I have long known from my work on sensory motor development for my Master’s Degree that dance and movement is tied to academic (cognitive) learning. This new study just reconfirms that! It is well worth the time taken from the classroom academics to provide...
Summer is almost over, but before it ends, here are some great ways to encourage children’s writing to give them practice that is fun and engaging. Also, these tips are good anytime of the year. See the article by Julie Bogart at...
This meme from Gentleparenting.com is a good reminder that summer isn’t over yet! Get your child outside for activities that empower them to explore, create, and enjoy the rest of the summer before it is gone!
School is just around the corner. Now is a good time to have your children write about their summer experiences. It is important to keep up their skills during the summer. If they tell you writing is too hard or they don’t know what or how to write, remind them...
I recently found this article about a Mindfulness Journal for ages seven through adult, by Dvora Kravitz, M.A., AET Educational Therapist. It is a really helpful as a way to get children to write during the summer and keep in touch with their emotions, as well. It...
School may be out, but it doesn’t mean kids should not be doing some summer reading. Have them read about things they love, funny humorous texts, and even books they may have read before. It is easy to find lists from your local library of titles that are...
Calling All Incoming High School Seniors! Prep4CollegeNow.com has great tips for college bound seniors. "Summer break is the perfect time to get a head start on your college applications…. Below is a list of (their) suggestions: 1. Finalize the list of...
Is praise the best way to react to children’s successes? This article by Naomi Aldort is right in line with what Marshall Rosenberg teaches about non-violent communication skills.There are often more helpful and authentic responses than praise. It is worth...
I love these articles by Sarah Major, CEO of Child1st Publications. In this one she gives such timely, sage advice and activities for parents to keep kids happy, learning, and interested all summer....
Here is some wisdom for parents in a meme from GentleParenting.com. Be sure to give kids time to structure their own play and activities over the summer, without SCREENS or organized events. This develops problem-solving, creative thinking, and independence.
