What is critical thinking?
It’s one thing to teach students facts. It’s another – more important, yet difficult – thing to teach students how to think. At Self Development Academy, critical thinking is ingrained […]
How to have your own story time
Story time is an ancient concept that predates libraries, bookstores, and even the printing press. Humans have passed down stories, tales, and histories from generation to generation. Not only is […]
How to learn: an alternative to learning styles
At Self Development Academy, we value lifelong learning. As a well established school with decades of success, top-notch teachers, and award-winning academic programs, we certainly know how to teach but […]
10 questions to ask when looking for a school
Spring is a great time to think about making changes for the next school year. If you are re-evaluating your family’s educational choices, here are some great questions to ask […]
Celebrate Pi Day
The day that bakers and mathematicians alike celebrate is almost upon us! March 14 – pi day! Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, equal to […]
What they don’t teach in school: how to prepare for the workforce
As anyone in the workforce knows, a good education only gets you so far. Our students have an excellent grasp on history, key principles, foundational facts, and their applications. As […]
Growing as Parents
We focus a lot on developmental milestones for our babies and toddlers. During childhood and adolescence, children continue growing physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Our roles as parents expand and […]
Show some love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great time to evaluate how we show love and care to ourselves and those around us. This Stanford University study connects positivity with success in kids. […]
Thoughts on students giving back
As educators, we want our students to master subjects, stoke their curiosities, and accomplish their goals. To that end, we have lots of tips and thoughts on the journey of […]
It takes a team to raise a child
As we emerge from a time of mandated socially distancing and virtual school, work, meetings, and happy hours, we feel the deep effects of isolation and loneliness. Like our children, […]
