New Year’s resolutions: mastering a subject
December 31, 2021
The New Year is here! As you make your New Year’s resolutions and goals for the year ahead, take a breath. Look back at the past year with gratitude. Remember...
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The benefits of reading to infants
December 24, 2021
For many fortunate adults, childhood books have been threaded into the fiber of their earliest memories. As young children, a love for books develops before they can read or even...
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The Prefrontal Cortex and Mindfulness
December 17, 2021
At Self Development Academy, our philosophy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-knowledge, and self-acceptance. This development, in part, depends on the prefrontal cortex, which controls emotional regulation and executive function....
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5 Benefits of Running for Kids
December 9, 2021
While much of the country can’t say the same, Arizona has some perfect weather forecast for the next week or so. Mild days in the 60s and 70s in December...
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Announcement: Dr. Majeed and Team Teaching
December 2, 2021
Here at Self Development Academy, we have a long history – more than 20 years – and a strong foundation for adapting to the needs of our students while utilizing...
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Thankful for Teachers
November 19, 2021
As we head into Thanksgiving week, it's the perfect time to give a shout out to our wonderful teachers at Self Development Academy. We are so thankful for teachers! We see...
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How to Communicate without Speaking
November 15, 2021
For teachers leading a classroom or parents guiding their children, so much more goes into the message than the words spoken. While curriculum is of utmost importance, what we convey...
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The Foundation for Education and Personal Growth
November 4, 2021
At Self Development Academy, we talk a lot about our top-notch curriculum. Our schools are award winning, and our students enjoy success and accomplishment within our walls and well beyond...
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5 Horrifying Habits to Kill Now
October 28, 2021
With Halloween this weekend, what better time to talk about some tricks for strong study habits and the resulting treats of productivity, good grades, and well-rounded students? Consider these horrifying...
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Early Literacy in the Pandemic
August 18, 2021
While early literacy is always important, in light of Covid-19 and the effects of a pandemic on a generation of readers, encouraging reading is more important than ever. Early literacy –...
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