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How To Nurture a Love of Learning in Preschool-Aged Children
Preschool programs help grow a child’s love for learning through curiosity and exploration, immersion in a positive learning environment, and an emphasis on play-based learning. By encouraging a growth mindset ...

How LVDS Builds a Strong Foundation in 1st Grade: Key Skills for Academic Success
As children embark on their educational journey, the first grade holds a pivotal role in setting the stage for future academic success. During this critical stage, students learn a variety ...

The Benefits of Pre-K Programs: Building a Strong Foundation for Academic and Social Success
Early childhood education plays a crucial role in shaping a child's future. At Las Vegas Day School (LVDS), our Kinderschool program offers a well-balanced and comprehensive approach to early education, ...

How To Prepare Your Child For Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten is a huge step forward for your child, both academically and socially. Kindergarten is where they really start to figure out their place in the world as they ...

12 Ways To Teach Kids Effective Communication Skills
Learning to communicate with your child—and teaching your child effective communication skills—is a vital part of helping them grow up and move into communicating with the rest of the world ...

Real Students Review Las Vegas Day School
Student reviews are an essential tool when searching for a private school for your child. They offer an unvarnished view of the school's atmosphere, staff, and curriculum—all from a student's ...

10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for High School
Eighth grade is an incredible time of late adolescent development reinforced by deep curiosity, learning to think critically, and progress toward becoming a full-fledged adult. Except, there is one more ...

Which is Better: Half-Day vs. Full-Day Kindergarten?
At Las Vegas Day School, we have found a clear contrast in the performance of students who attend full-day kindergarten versus half-day students. Full-day students demonstrate better prosocial skills, test ...

25+ Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in Preschool
The benefits of enrolling your child in preschool are widespread. Preschool can help your child with everything from social skills to motor skill development to cognitive thinking, and beyond. If ...

How Do You Choose a Preschool?
When you begin the search for a preschool, you'll likely have a few questions as you consider your options. What is a preschool? Why is preschool important? What are the ...