If you live in or around Collierville, you’re well aware that a new state-of-the-art high school is opening in August of this year. While students are still enjoying summer vacation and time outside of the classroom, the final touches are being put
Category: Education
Collierville’s First Children’s Business Fair
This past weekend, Collierville’s first annual Acton Children’s Business Fair hit the gymnasium at Collierville United Methodist Church. This event was the culmination of the four-week Young Innovator’s Camp that the founders of Mid-South Gifted Academy (MSGA), Jessica White, Jennifer Morris, and
Reading Readiness in Young Children
Many parents look forward to announcing that their child is reading, but the truth is — children are reading long before they can interpret the pages of the book. Language develops with every interaction you have with your child – infants begin
Education That Works
If you follow national trends in business and education (or regularly read Tour Collierville), you’re aware a chasm exists between the training students receive before leaving high school and the training needed to fill entry-level positions. This gap was created through a
Nurturing Children’s Creativity
Interested in fostering the skills and mindset that can unlock a child’s greatest potential? It might be worth focusing on creativity. Whether a child grows up to be an inventor, athlete, artist, or entrepreneur the ability to think creatively can be a
5 Tips for Developing Healthy Learning Habits
As we’re setting goals for the new year, I encourage parents to consider the tips below as we all strive to develop learning habits with our children that will stay with them throughout their lives. Encourage play. Playing alone and with others
Are We Teaching Our Children to Give Back?
Commitment to family and community is characteristic of Goddard Schools. We make a difference in our communities by participating in the annual St. Jude Trike-a-thon, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital Child Art Auction, Mid-South Food Bank, One Warm Coat, Toys for Tots and other
Good Sportsmanship is a Learned Skill
Being a part of a team, whether it is a sports team or a debate team, can cause the competitive side of children to surface. There is value in talking to your child about being a good sport both in winning and in losing.
College Prep
As we transition into the fall season, many teens have embarked on a new journey – college. In fact, 69.7% of 2016 high school graduates enrolled in college last fall. Choosing a college can be an arduous and daunting task for both parents and