Benefits to Failing: How to embrace the struggle
As we start the school year, everyone wants to be set up for success. Teachers clearly explain expectations, share syllabi, and map out students’ path to a productive, successful year. […]
The Delta Variant and the 2021-22 School Year
As we welcome students back to school, we want to share our vision for the school year and our plans to navigate the threat of the Delta variant. While the data […]
Simple Science Experiments at Home
Curiosity is one of our children’s greatest teachers. This summer, help your kids look at ordinary things around the house and in the yard with an expectation that there is […]
How to Set-up a Lemonade Stand
The summer is well underway. Now is the perfect time to get in the lemonade stand game. Consider these tips to make your lemonade stand stand out among the rest! […]
Self Development Academy’s holistic approach to teaching
SDA envisions a better world by embracing a holistic approach to teaching and developing the individual. It is the intentional balancing of academics, arts, social, and emotional learning that results […]
Healthy brain function and lifelong learners
At Self Development Academy, we believe that learning should connect the mind and heart of a child, while also forming relevant applications to the world around them. Healthy brain function […]
Year-end Family Evaluation for Introspection and Growth
Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy a change of pace and schedule, and evaluate the school year we just finished in preparation for the one around the corner. […]
Learning a foreign language over the summer
Summer’s here! Now what? Before your kids jump into the lackadaisical days of summer, consider one new element that could not only change their brain structure, but also their future, […]
A Summer with Less Screen Time
As we approach summer and many of our kids face less structured time, screens can be an easy go-to – highly desired by the kids and quickly allowed by their […]
A Morning Routine for Maintaining Mental Health
May is mental health awareness month. When children learn to take care of their minds and bodies, they will reap the benefits for life. Maintaining our mental health is a […]
