Below: What working memory is, why it’s important, and how you can improve it to help your child get ready for kindergarten. How do you define kindergarten readiness? Knowing ABC’s, numbers, shapes, and colors? Getting along with others? Having self-help skills? All of the above? While teachers would love children to come into school with […]
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Get Up and Go! How Physical Play Improves Learning
Below: Do you want your child to get the most out of their instructional time at school? Maybe they need more recess! Here’s how physical play improves learning: Think back to your childhood. How did you spend your time? Where did you spend your time? Although each answer might be unique, there would also be plenty […]
Nine Tactile Activities For Kids Entering Kindergarten
When children begin kindergarten, they start spending a lot of their day doing fine motor activities. Each of these skills, from coloring to cutting and everything in between, takes practice and skill to develop. To help your child transition smoothly, you can help her develop tactile skills at home. A tactile skill is anything that […]
The Surprising Effects of Helicopter Parenting
Guest post by Lauren Cormier When was the last time you sent your kids outside, then lost track of their whereabouts for several hours? What’s that? Never? I know I certainly haven’t. Even the woods behind our home, the ones our three kids are always eager to explore, seem like something I should keep off-limits. My […]
Get Your Child Ready to Read With These Teaching Strategies
All parents know that one of the major focuses during the first year of school is reading and literacy, and while most parents want to give their child the strongest possible start when it comes to school, sometimes they’re at a loss for how to get their child ready to read. Teaching something like reading can […]
Let’s Talk About Reading Comprehension
When it comes to kindergarten, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a huge focus on reading. Literacy activities take up the majority of academic time, and for good reason. The fact is that reading is the foundation upon which all of your child’s learning will grow. By taking the time and effort early in a child’s […]
Eight Tips to Help You Homeschool
If you plan to homeschool (or already are), all of the planning and execution can sometimes feel daunting. Have you ever wished someone would sit down and offer simple tips to help you homeschool? You’ve come to the right place. Below are eight tips that will get you off on the right foot. 1. Give […]
So You’ve Decided to Homeschool. Now What?
Below: If you’re thinking of homeschooling, the planning process can seem daunting. Use this free printable homeschool checklist to help you navigate the decision making process. Choosing how to educate your child can be one of the toughest decisions of parenthood. Public school, private school, homeschool; the options are plentiful and it can be difficult to […]
Raising Respectful Children as Part of Kindergarten Prep
Raising considerate and responsible citizens is a job that starts early. When kids enter school, it is the time when their personalities will really begin to develop and the lessons that they’ve learned can start to shine through. Thus, one large part of kindergarten prep is simply getting your child ready for the social aspect […]
The Five W’s of STEAM
We’ve all heard a lot about STEM education in the past few years. As the US has fallen behind many other countries in mathematics and sciences, and as we continue to move towards a more and more technological society, a push to encourage Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to students in an integrated manner has […]
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