October 7, 2021
What Is Social Emotional Learning?
Social emotional learning (SEL) is “the process in which children acquire emotional intelligence, develop empathy for others, and learn problem-solving skills.”
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October 2, 2021
Fall Harvest: Reading List
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine™, consists of fun, engaging monthly themes like “Discovering the Arctic” and “Winter Wonderland.” The theme for October is Fall Harvest.
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September 17, 2021
It’s Mine! – How To Teach Kids About Sharing
If it’s going to be something every parent has to teach their child, there’s no sense in kicking the can down the road. Let’s roll up our sleeves and talk about what we can do to teach our kids how to share.
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September 8, 2021
Community Helpers to the Rescue!
For preschoolers and kindergarteners, some of the most important heroes they’ll ever meet live in their own communities. They’re called Community Helpers, and they just might inspire your child to be a better person and citizen. As a parent, make sure to point out Community Helpers when you and your children come in contact with them.
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September 4, 2021
Our Everyday Heroes: At-Home Activity
Our Creatively Shine Curriculum™ theme this month is “Community Helpers”. Community Helper activities help encourage children to think about and appreciate all of the people in their community who work to keep them safe, healthy, well-fed and educated.
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September 2, 2021
Community Helpers, Our Everyday Heroes: Reading List
The theme for September is Community Helpers. 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.
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August 26, 2021
Overcoming Parent Guilt
If Ben Franklin were alive today, he probably would have changed one of his more famous quotes to say, “Nothing is certain except death, taxes, and mom guilt.”
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August 23, 2021
Beating Back-to-School Stress
Going back to grade school or preschool after a long summer break can be stressful under normal circumstances. Throw in a global pandemic and constantly changing masking rules and it feels downright chaotic.
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August 3, 2021
The Best All About Me Books for Preschoolers
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.
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