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Why Math Skills Are Important for Long-Term Success

A high-quality education can make all the difference in your child’s life, opening doors to competitive colleges and rewarding career paths. Among all academic...

What To Do About a Loose Baby Tooth

That classic cartoon image of tying a tooth to a doorknob and slamming the door might make you smile, but it is certainly not...

Choose Your Journey at PVSchools

Nestled in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, PVSchools spans approximately 100 square miles of northeast Phoenix and north Scottsdale and is one of the largest...

What Parents Need to Know About Charter School Enrollment

Are you considering enrolling your child at a charter school? Charter school enrollment can be a bit confusing for parents who are unfamiliar with the...

What to Expect as a BASIS Charter Schools Family

Since 1998, BASIS Charter Schools have provided world-class education to Arizona students. What started out as a single school in Tucson, Arizona has now...

Choosing your School

Moving to a new school district in most cases is fairly straightforward; however, in Arizona, if often poses MANY questions as there are several...

3 Kindergarten Program Options

Gifted, Mainstream, & Montessori At San Tan Charter School, we know that each child’s early learning journey is unique. That’s why we offer three distinct...

Learning about ‘The Real World’

Thanks to San Tan Charter School’s Partnership with Junior Achievement, Students are Taught Hands-On Lessons that Teach Them Important Skills One of the best things...

PVSchools: Paradise Valley Unified School District

Nestled in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, PVSchools spans approximately 100 square miles of northeast Phoenix and north Scottsdale and is one of the largest...

Should Kids Have Homework?

5 Benefits of Homework Homework is a hot topic in the world of education. Although homework may get a bad rap at times, many schools...

Preparing every student for the future

The Fountain Hills Unified School District covers more than 19 square miles and draws students from the town of Fountain Hills, nearby Fort McDowell...

How Kindergarten Sets the Stage for Long Term Academic Success

As the first step in your child’s formal education journey, kindergarten plays a crucial role in shaping your child’s academic future. It lays the...

Learning Through Cooking: Thanksgiving Lessons for Kids

Kids may be out of school over Thanksgiving break, but that doesn’t mean learning has to be put on pause! At BASIS Charter Schools, we...

5 Reasons to Go on a School Tour

Before enrolling your child in a new school, it’s important to do your research. Looking up information about schools near you is a good...

Musical Instrument Museum Offers Music Exploration and Learning for Kids and Families

If you haven’t visited the Musical Instrument Museum, it’s time to add it to your list of things to do! Not only can you...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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