Whether your young child has a lackluster approach to reading or has a tendency to hand you a stack of books ready to snuggle up, there are many ways to make read-aloud time more fun for both you and your… read more
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Giggle’s 2020 Education Guide!
Download Giggle's Education Guide here: Giggle_DecJan2020_ISSUUÂ Your education guide to early childhood education, private schools, charter schools and homeschooling in Alachua County. O2BKIDS PRESCHOOL & AFTERSCHOOL Ages: Infants to 13 yearsTeacher/Student Ratio: Preschool: 1:4 to 1:15 Annual Tuition: Varies depending… read more
Is a Homeschool Co-op Right for Your Family?
Socialization is widely considered to be a concern for families as they start home schooling. Alachua County and the surrounding areas are blessed to have an incredible level of support for home schooling, one that many other districts in Florida… read more
Use These Activities To Bring The Whole Family Together!
The holidays are the perfect time to squeeze in as much together time as possible with those distant relatives and even your own children, as schools are closed and sports and activities generally take a break during this time. But,… read more
Learn More About The Sandy Hook Promise
On December 14, 2012, I had just dropped my two elementary- aged children off at school. The upcoming Christmas break, class parties, teachers’ gifts and childhood excitement was consuming my mind. Then, several states away, a 20-year-old man shot and… read more
Featured Teacher: Amy Tanner
Amy Tanner is our December/January Featured Teacher! Read below about what makes her an amazing featured teacher in Alachua County. AT WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU CURRENTLY WORK? Glen Springs Elementary WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? I teach in the Project… read more
Featured Teacher: Stephanie Anderson
Meet Stephanie Anderson, Giggle most recent featured teacher: At what school to you work currently? Stephen Foster Elementary School What grade/age do you teach? Third grade magnet How long have you been a teacher? This is my 4th year teaching… read more
What is ALICE Training, and How Could It Save Your Child’s Life?
A year ago I found myself lying on the floor in my son’s high school auditorium trying to hide under the seats. There were a few hundred others there with me; parents, teachers, administrators all huddled together waiting to see… read more
Featured Local Teacher: Meg Amos
At What School Do You Currently Work? Myra Terwilliger Elementary School What Grade/Age Do You Teach? First grade through fifth grade How Long Have You Been a Teacher? I’ve been at Terwilliger since 2010. I served as the behavior resource… read more
3 Local School Heroes From Alachua County!
Every school is like an intricate puzzle, where everyone who works there serves a significant purpose. In addition to the teachers, there are many other people at your children’s schools that work hard to shape your child into a smart,… read more
