early learning
Feb 13, 2012
When our schools, including early childhood programs, have an academic focus on memorization and rote learning of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, we unintentionally create a gap in our children’s development. Kids need an opportunity to explore the information they are presented, and to develop problem solving techniques that will serve them throughout their lives.
Jan 30, 2012
Encouraging Kindness in Children
By: Cindy Jett
Practicing kindness generates good feeling, a broader understanding of the world, and fosters happiness in both the giver and receiver. Most people would agree that it is an important virtue to teach our children. Here are some strategies to encourage kindness in children.
Jan 26, 2012
As we all know, creative thinking skills are essential for success in learning and success in life. Creative thinking can be encouraged in the home and classroom by adapting many activities.
Jan 10, 2012
Novelist Amy Tan digs deep into the creative process, journeying through her childhood and family history and into the worlds of physics and chance, looking for hints of where her own creativity comes from. It's a wild ride with a surprise ending.
Jan 06, 2012
We all want to help foster creativity in our children and students. Experts agree that providing ample free play is the best way to encourage creativity. Some activities for pre-schoolers to consider include Play Dough, Tinker Toys, Lego, blocks, drawing, painting, dancing and dress up. Have fun!
Nov 18, 2011
Children, when it comes to computers, are not little adults. There are some striking differences in how they explore websites.
Nov 17, 2011
Finally a conclusion on the power of memory games! Researchers have long wondered whether or not
Sep 09, 2011
Today, we discuss some effective tips and techniques you can use when trying to deal with your children’s inevitable temper tantrums.
Sep 06, 2011
Remember when your parents used to say to you “Pointing isn’t nice” or “stop pointing, that’s rude” ? I sure do. Chances are, you’ve probably told your own children the very same thing. Well apparently, pointing is not all bad, and in-fact, is said to be beneficial.