While most people celebrate the new year in January, for teachers, the start of the school year is their “new year". There is a lot to prepare before students arrive on the first day, from preparing class lists and organizing planners, to thinking...
While every day is a great day to focus on the relationships we have with our children, ‘everyday life’ often gets in our way. But acknowledging this gives us the opportunity to search for time to relax and enjoy with our children. Pretend play can be...
When children are playing, it certainly looks like they’re having a lot of fun, but they are also learning and developing important skills. As Leo Busclagia said, “It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time...
Whether your child is just beginning to explore letters or is on the way to writing sentences, here are some ideas to help encourage a love of writing. Forming Letters When children are learning how to form letters, they can begin by simply using...
When we’re supporting our children along their learning journey, sometimes things go smoothly, like when we’re cuddled up beside them, reading a favorite book. Other times, things can get a little bumpy, like when we’re trying to explain a math...