7 Benefits of Music for Children
Improves their brainpower Develops their social skills Builds their confidence Inspires their creativity Teaches their patience It’s a great form of their expressions Teaches them discipline
Common Fears of Toddlers and Preschool Children
Fear of separation: Toddlers' anxiety about separation is an indication of growth. Before the toddler turned 2, they forgot when the parent left and settled down quickly. Now the child worries about and puzzles over the parent's departure. Parents should…
POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY TO CHILDREN TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS
1 – I Love You This is one of the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS you can ever say to a child, and the thing is – you cannot say it too much. It’s just not possible. We say ‘I love you’ so often, but when was the…
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COOPERATIVE GAMES AND COMPETITION GAMES?
How often has this scenario played out in your classroom? You’ve planned a fantastic lesson that involves students working together and learning together. In your well-crafted plans, the students are engaged in the activities,supporting one another, and growing as a…
FAMOUS PEOPLE’S THOUGHTS ABOUT CHILDREN
To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while. ~Josh Billings Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. ~Robert Fulghum If you…
Why is Play So Important For Child Development?
THE BENEFITS OF PLAY Play allows children to use their creativity while it develops: Their imagination, Their dexterity, Their physical, Their cognitive and Their emotional strength Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them. Play is a…
10 THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER AS WE END 2018!
The easier it is to do, the harder is it to change. Forgiveness is not an event. It is a process. Take a second look ... it costs you nothing. Influence is like a savings account. The less you use…
Bully Thoughts
I think we should move away from using the word “bullies” with our children. The term is a label, which sets kids up for failure. To say just because someone made bad choices and bullied another person they are a…
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COOPERATIVE GAMES AND COMPETITION GAMES?
Cooperative games help children develop the essential skills of cooperation, communication, empathy, and conflict resolution by giving them an opportunity to work together toward a common goal. These games require the skills of everyone in the group, not of just one…