September 18, 2017
The skills gained in childhood can set up children for life, specifically with reading and writing skills. An encouraging home environment can foster these skills, and help further develop them, so your children can become proficient in these specific areas. Talk and interact with your child whenever possible. This will get your children used to […]
August 24, 2017
These 5 secret ways, as outlined by the Montessori school, are not so secret to the discerning parent. Building the connection between a parent and child is important for the child’s success at home, and in school. Take an interest in your child’s interests. This shows your child that you care what they do! Don’t […]
August 16, 2017
This article points to the need for student’s to take frequent breaks throughout the school day, in order to boost their energy and learning abilities. I feel like this is not only applicable for children, but adults as well! Breaks taken at regular intervals throughout the day can boost energy in the office, morale, and […]
August 9, 2017
According to Ben Fogle, the government needs to introduce more outdoor education- focusing our children’s education on connecting to nature. Creating wilderness camps and schools, having free play in the open outdoors can make children more cooperative, according to the research. With a strong focus on exams and government testing, today’s education system can make […]
July 26, 2017
This article is important for every parent to read. being hyper focused on our children’s level of intellect and how much they achieve in school is the exact opposite of a healthy way to foster growth and development. Making grades and talents the be all and end all of success brings tremendous pressure to the […]
July 12, 2017
Learning outdoors can greatly influence a young child’s language development, according to recent research as outlined in this article. The language development a child achieves at a young age can influence what they accomplish and learn in the future. Because children are more often indoors than not, educators have to find creative ways to increase […]
July 4, 2017
The first thing parents associate with their child’s lying is: this is bad. The child needs to be taught to never tell a lie, no matter what. And then, a parent could get to thinking: what if they lying worsens? Is the child going to always lie? The first thing this article points to, is […]
June 27, 2017
This is an important article that outlines the need to deal with children fairy, especially when we don’t see what occurred during an incident or fight between children. Instead of automatically believing one child over the other without witnessing the event, it is important to keep these few points in mind: Staying calm during an […]
June 12, 2017
Learning through play follows children’s interests in the classroom and develops stimulating activities based on what the child is interested in. This article reiterates the importance of play in early childhood education, as outlines by Tom Shea, who has created childcare focusing on the “children first.” The early childhood years are when the brain develops […]
June 6, 2017
This article highlights the need of affording teachers the same support and tools as we do coaches. With schools having such a focus on sports, little resources are left for the teachers, leaving them unduly stressed. As a result, the students suffer negative results, not to mention the adverse effects on the teachers such as […]