Community, that feeling of love and belonging. Of having a home and being welcome. Community is a priority at LEADPrep. We know learning happens more easily when students feel safe, connected, and genuinely care about one another. Being small and having one teacher per five students allows us to get to know each other, build… Read More »
Category: Personal Health
How to Trade Perfectionism for Growth
Perfect is good, right? Well, sometimes, say scientists. Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by a person working to be perfect – in their own eyes and in the eyes of others. But, as a Psychology Today study on teen anxiety suggests, perfectionism can often be unhealthy and focused on seeking approval. Stanford psychology professor… Read More »
Birdwatching for Mental Health and Environmental Awareness
If you see a group of LEADPrep students on one of their weekly Friday experiential learning outings, don’t be surprised to see them looking up. They are birdwatching for mental health and environmental awareness. Birding is becoming a more and more popular past time, and with a younger and younger crowd. But it’s more than… Read More »
Green-Time
We all know that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) involves a struggle to maintain attention. It’s no surprise that a lot of research has gone into what happens in our brains when we concentrate. But what does that have to do with “Green-Time?” People without ADHD experience “attention fatigue” more quickly than others when they… Read More »
Play More!
Summer is almost over. As children we look forward to summer vacation as a time to rest, relax and play. But as we get older many people tend to leave “play” behind. But they shouldn’t. Play isn’t just for little children. Playing can improve your health, your happiness and your productivity. Laughter reduces stress A… Read More »
This Is How It Always Is
Every now and then we experience something that resonates so deeply that we have to share it. This Is How It Always Is, a wonderful book by Seattle author, Laurie Frankel, is just such a moving experience. At LEADPrep, we strive to see and value each unique student. We forge a community where labels do not… Read More »
The Calm Cave
Everyone needs a space to be calm, to relax, to just breathe. At LEADPrep our students identified a need for a space to practice being calm. They put their heads together and identified a space that would work. “Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” Dalai Lama Then a… Read More »
Do you have a Well-being Goal?
Everyone has goals. Maybe you want to save money for a special project or trip. Perhaps you want to make or build something. Getting better grades in school, finishing a project, or getting more produce from your garden are all things people might set as goals. LEADPrep students set goals with the teachers and quarterly… Read More »
