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Meditation is gaining popularity. What once was thought to be some kind “off-the-wall” practice is becoming mainstream. With everyone self-quarantining, this may be a great time to start, especially considering … Continue reading “Tip of the Week: Adding Meditation to Your Day”

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ―Plato Music is an essential part of life, and the more … Continue reading “Tip of the Week: The Benefits of Music”

by Amber Dunstan This is my first quarter taking the Life Drawing Class with Ms. Turnball, and I love it! Art is my absolute favorite elective, so I was super … Continue reading “Life Drawing Class, Learner Review”

Dear iLEAD Online Families, We value your feedback! Next week, we will be asking you to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with iLEAD Online. To … Continue reading “iLEAD Online Family Survey Coming Soon!”

As online learners and facilitators, we spend a considerable amount of time plugged into technology. We may be demanding a bit too much of our eyes. There are simple remedies … Continue reading “Eye Care in the Age of Technology”

In honor of the yearly 10,000-mile migration of Pacific gray whales to their birthing grounds in Baja, Heal the Bay Aquarium is sponsoring their annual Whale of a Weekend on … Continue reading “Things to Do: Whale of a Weekend at Heal the Bay Aquarium”

Podcasts are great for all ages!  The following suggestions are generally for grades 3-7.  The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified: This podcast is modeled after old-fashioned radio shows. Eleanor is … Continue reading “Podcasts for Younger Learners”

Crystal Cove State Park offers a variety of activities that we think our learners and families would enjoy. Every Wednesday, there’s a free jewelry-making class. Stop by the Education Commons … Continue reading “Things to Do: Crystal Cove State Park”

Downtown Santa Monica is a winter wonderland with an 8,000-square-foot ice-skating rink waiting for you! The rink will be open until January 20. Skate rental and all-day admission (2:00 p.m. … Continue reading “Things to Do: Ice Skating in Santa Monica”

There are so many worthwhile podcasts available! We were able to find several highly recommended ones for high schoolers, and they cover a wide range of topics. In no particular … Continue reading “Tip: Podcasts for High School Learners”