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.
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!
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.
This month is all about Specatular Space! This at-home activity is great for the whole family. Stargazing as a family can be a lot of fun. This blog has some great tips for some family fun!
Is your child wanting to learn more about creepy crawlies? This month our reading list is all about the creepy crawlers. Grab a few of these recommended books and start reading as a family.
One of the most exhausting battles parents fight is the one over sleep. To make things worse, the middle of the night or the end of a long day isn’t the time we want to think strategically about how to overcome a conflict with a toddler. And after days and days of sleepless nights, no amount of caffeine during the day will help, either.
At the end of the day, acknowledge that you are doing your very best as a parent. Vague societal standards shouldn’t be the measuring sticks we use to define parental success. Whether that’s a 30-minute check-in at the end of each day or an hours-long activity once a week, look at what your children need and do your best to make sure everyone feels valued and loved.
Needing a fun at-home activity for your kids? We have one that is perfect! This blog post gives instructions on how to do a Dinosaur Discovery activity!
We love when parents get involved in activities at school and at home with their children, so we have included step-by-step instructions for an activity you can do at home to learn more about dinosaurs with your child(ren).
