“All Work & No Play: Where Did Recess Go?”
We Need to Bring Back Recess: "We can’t expect kids to be able to focus like adults. Our bodies, our energies, and our needs are different."
Please Read: Where Did Recess Go?
From The Blog...
Potty Training- Where to Start?
Forcing potty training can actually set your child back. Make sure your child is physcially and mentally ready for this next leap!
Does Your Child Prefer 1 Parent Over the Other?
Is your child choosing one parent over the other? Preferring one parent or adult to another, is actually considered healthy development and common among children of all ages.
Technology Hindering Children’s Fine Motor Development?
Does technology consume your child’s play time? Unfortunately, many of us are guilty of using I-Pad and I-Phone Applications (apps), video, and computer games as well as hand held “learning” games to keep our children occupied at certain times, and simply quiet during other times!
From Around the Web...
Does Class Size Matter?
"... it is impossible to say what class size between 15 and 40 is ideal. However, the evidence suggests that every decline in class size within this range leads to kids learning more."
Pediatricians Say Simple Is Better
"Pediatricians have found that the best toys for kids’ healthy development are the exact opposite of trendy and expensive."
Things That Do & Don’t Motivate Kids to Succeed
"Two drivers of learning behaviour are natural curiosity and the desire for a reward. But which is better for helping children learn?"