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Creativity is important for children and adults alike. No matter what stage of life, creative people will often be problem-solvers, curious, industrious, and intrinsically motivated. To nurture creativity in our...

At Self Development Academy, we have top-notch teachers. They are brilliant, passionate, and caring. When partnered with parents, teachers have the potential to impact their students' lives in ways that...

We love back-to-school season! The excitement, fresh opportunities, budding young minds ready to learn … but let’s be honest. There’s a bit of a honeymoon period, and then reality sets...

The kindergarten program at Self Development Academy (SDA) prepares each student for first grade, but beyond that, for a lifetime of learning.   “By the end of his/her kindergarten year, most are...

Here we are at the beginning of another school year! There is fresh potential everywhere we look: at the crisp new box of crayons, the blank sheets of paper in...

While technology is always changing, our common sense and philosophy behind how and why we use it should be strong and foundational. Consider these tips for tech savvy students:   Hardware, software,...

Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” but according to something called the Batman Effect, the two might just work hand-in-hand to promote long-term success and perseverance.   Children ages...

Summertime is the perfect season to find practices that enhance learning and brain development without sitting in a classroom or studying at home. Walking is one of the easiest and...

 We are never done learning, and to see that as a beautiful and exciting thing is the first step to being a lifelong learner.   Here’s what a first-year teacher at Self...