The theme for August is I am Special/All About Me.
As a Reggio Emilia school, we must ensure selections are age-appropriate, ask questions before, after and during the book. Encourage your children to play/act out the plot. Bring the books to life and make reading fun.
Imagine your child reaches over and knocks a lamp off a side table, breaking it. As the parent, it’s time to dole out some discipline.
But let’s imagine your child is 11 months old. How does that change your approach? What if they’re 4? Do they get the same type of punishment as a baby? Probably not.
If you are a parent, one day your child will throw a tantrum in public. Here’s the thing … it’s going to happen. And probably more than once. So that spike of fear you had reading that statement? Toss it to the side. Every parent deals with this, and we’re going to talk about how to get through the worst of it.
This month we are pleased to announce that our 2021 June National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Mikayla of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Leawood.
While your kid may not mind getting tossed in the mud, that’s not the only thing that will help them get the benefits of “playing in the dirt.” The important thing is to get them outside!
This month we are learning about the journey across America. We compiled a great reading list for the whole family. Teach your kids all about America with these great books!
Summertime is just such a great time for everyone! It is the time as families we pack our things and we travel far and wide to experience new family adventures.
Dropping the news of a new family member is never easy. Here are some tips on how to work with your kids before, during, and after the birth of their new sibling.
Like so many other things in life, gratitude is learned. Humans aren’t naturally grateful — without some guidance, we’ll stay selfish as long as we can. And be honest … you probably just thought of someone in your life who could say “thank you” a bit more often.
Together is the only way we can create a truly inclusive, kind, and loving world. Instilling that in your child — however imperfectly you might feel while doing it — is how it starts.
