Parenting

A message to our parents

Galaxy Ranch Private School will remain open next week, March 16-20, while Rockwall ISD extends its spring break. We are committed to providing a healthy, happy environment for your children in the face of this national uncertainty. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), medical professionals […]

By |March 17th, 2020|Health & Safety, Parenting|0 Comments

Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss

March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, and Galaxy Ranch Private School will celebrate with a parade. Dress your child as his or her favorite Dr. Seuss character, then join us for a parade next Monday in his honor at 9:00 a.m. The celebrated author was a master of rhyme and is responsible for countless children […]

By |February 24th, 2020|Learning, Parenting, Reading|0 Comments

Sibling love

With Galaxy Ranch Private School’s whole child approach to development, we want to make sure your child is ready socially, emotionally and academically to make the transition to elementary school. As parents, we’ve all seen how the easiest-going child can seemingly lose it the minute they get in the back seat with a sibling. There […]

By |February 11th, 2020|Parenting|0 Comments

Gift an experience

Take a look at the calendar, and the opportunities for gift-giving are endless. While Christmas and birthdays tend to bring the most-expensive gifts, there always seems to be a Valentine’s Day treat here or an Easter basket there that need filled. Skip the sugary treats and expensive gifts and go for a gift of time […]

By |February 4th, 2020|Parenting|0 Comments

The positives of playing sports

As millions prepare to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, let’s think back to where it all begins — making physical activity a part of everyday life for your preschooler. It’s never too early to teach your child fun ways to keep moving. A healthy body isn’t the only benefit of daily exercise and team […]

By |January 28th, 2020|Curriculum, exercise, Learning, Parenting|0 Comments

The love of language

At Galaxy Ranch Private School we believe exposing children to a second language plays an important part in their development. We start with American Sign Language for our youngest students and add a weekly Spanish class once they enter Preschool 2. Research shows learning a second language boosts critical thinking ability, problem-solving and listening skills, […]

By |January 21st, 2020|Curriculum, Learning, Parenting|0 Comments

Weathering the weather

The holidays are over and the new year has begun, but sometimes all those festivities leave us feeling drained and even a little sad. It doesn’t help that the winter days are shorter and cloudier than our typical warm Texas weather. Here are a few ideas to put a little spring in your step, even […]

By |January 16th, 2020|Parenting, weather|0 Comments

New year, new habit

Happy New Year! It’s that time of year when many of us make resolutions – from losing weight to eating healthier and exercising more. Websites, social media and magazines tout the advantages of getting organized. Teaching your child how to help and giving them responsibilities will help make your life easier and teach them valuable […]

By |January 5th, 2020|Parenting|0 Comments

Music … it’s good for the brain

Those beautiful little voices. Those silly little antics. Whether you’re the parent of the child who steals the show or the parent of the child who doesn’t sing a word of the songs they’ve been belting out at home for weeks, watching your child in a musical performance simply steals your heart. Musical performances provide […]

By |December 17th, 2019|Parenting|0 Comments

‘I got a rock!’

We’ve all suffered with poor Charlie Brown, watching him get a bag full of rocks on It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, but let’s face it, some of us would rather eat rocks than some of those things that ended up in our treat bags. Our staff weighed in on their least favorite sugary treats. […]

By |October 29th, 2019|Holiday/Special Day, List, Parenting|0 Comments