For a preschooler, saying goodbye to their teacher that they have just spent so much time with this year can be difficult. They often form strong attachments to them at that age since they have spent so much time with them throughout the year. Here are some practical steps to make the parting easier: 1) [...]
So it turns out that playing board games can turn your child into a math whiz. According to research published in the March-April issue of the journal Child Development, number-based board games similar to Chutes and Ladders can help children, especially those from low-income families, develop number skills necessary to do well in math classes. [...]
Part of the reason two-year-olds have tantrums is because they don’t have the words or other tools they need to express their anger or frustration fully or appropriately. For this, your toddler needs your help. Thus the most important rule in handling tantrums is this: Ignore the behavior, but don’t ignore your child. Q-tip Challenging [...]
Changing Standards Kindergarten has evolved from a largely social, developmental environment to an academic one governed by state curriculum standards, educators say. To ensure children are ready for kindergarten, preschools have been adjusting their own teaching strategies. Kindergarten teachers now ask children entering their classrooms to have skills such as: Writing their own name Counting [...]
Age: Preschool through elementary Time: 30 minutes or more Type of activity: Language Although many of us make individual goals for ourselves to start the New Year, making family goals is a very meaningful way to share your family’s values. This activity allows your child to have a hands-on role in your family’s decision-making process. [...]