Illinois

Everyone wants their children to be independent and motivated to succeed. However, well-intentioned parents often undermine that goal by fostering dependency in their children by constantly doing everything for them and telling them what to do. Your role for your child is to inspire and influence them, not control them. If you are constantly nagging your child, they will never learn the skills nec…Read More

Curiosity is interconnected to success in many different facets of life. Being curious motivates us to make new friends, pursue new passions, and learn new things. At Elite Scholars STEAM Academy, we encourage our students to be intellectually curious because we know that it is the best way to learn. Studies show that when people are curious about a topic, they retain more information. It has also…Read More

At Elite Scholars STEAM Academy, we are determined to make our learning academy a safe and loving community for our students. In order to create this environment, we are devoted to fostering good citizenship skills. However, as teachers and administrators, we only contribute so much to a student’s development. The main influence in a child’s life is their parents; therefore, it is up to you to…Read More

When you were a child, you probably found homework annoying, and now that you have children, it may be just as annoying to help with it! However, at Elite Scholars STEAM Academy, we believe homework is an important aspect of education. It teaches children how to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it independently, and helps to develop their time management and organizational skills. W…Read More

At Elite Scholars STEAM Academy, we value diversity, and actively take steps to ensure that our learning environment promotes this value. We aim to help our students to grow up to become open-minded and conscientious citizens. By emphasizing diversity, we expose our students to different points of view and experiences, enriching their understanding of the world around them. Exposing children to di…Read More

Education is a continuously changing field. Educators must continuously adapt in order to give children the best educational foundation for the rest of their lives. There is always a need for modernized teaching techniques to keep children interested, while fostering their love for learning. The right teaching techniques will help children become innovative thinkers that will later solve the most …Read More