Educating the Whole Child in Kindergarten
Fine motor skills are essential for kindergarten, and ultimately, lifelong success. Fine motor activities target small muscles in the hand, creating strength and dexterity. Developing fine motor skills at an early age has been shown to improve children’s academic success in future grades. Read more about the importance of fine motor activities in kindergarten. Writing Development Writing skills like pencil…
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Children can experience a range of intense emotions, such as fear, anxiety, frustration, and anger. These emotions can often be overwhelming and challenging to control. Therefore, a calm down corner is a private space that can help children calm their emotions, relax, and self-regulate their behavior. Here are some of the benefits of a calm down corner. Help Children Manage…
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When students first come to the kindergarten classroom, it is so important as their kindergarten teacher to start teaching them what will be expected of them at school. After all, if young children aren’t explicitly taught what is expected of them, how can we hold them to those expectations? A great starting place is to have conversations about classroom rules…
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Heading back to school for the first time is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience for both parents and their little ones. However, with some helpful tips you can make the transition smoother and more enjoyable. Here are some back-to-school tips for kindergarten parents. Start Routines Early Before the first day of kindergarten, start getting your child into a routine…
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Teaching about the ocean and everything that is part of its habitat is always fun to do during the summer. Creating an ocean sensory tub is super easy to do. These activities will lead to hours of fun! Gather These Ocean Sensory Tub Supplies Blue Rocks (gravel) Play Sand Mini Plastic Ocean Animals Seashells Mini Plastic Sea Plants Plastic Art…
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July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I love the amazing spirit of freedom and pride that people encompass. Fireworks are my absolute favorite too! My husband has never been a big fan of fireworks, but there is something romantic about sitting under the fireworks together, watching the big bursts of beautiful colors in the sky. Today we are…
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Tips for Getting Kids Outdoors This Summer The outdoors is a great place for kids. Unfortunately, there are many kids who don’t like going outside. The second you send them out, they come back in complaining that they’re bored. If this sounds like your kid, then you need these tips for getting kids outdoors this summer. Go With Them You…
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I am so excited to share details on how you can travel to Italy and/or Greece with me! I don’t know about you, but having something to look forward to is life-giving. Add in a few dreamy destinations and let the countdown begin! After having friends, family and followers fill out a survey, it was clear that Italy and Greece…
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Spring is just around the corner, and that leaves our students looking forward to all things outdoors! Spring flowers, animals re-emerging from hibernation, and seeing exciting insects outside again are all on their radar. It’s like the world around us is coming alive again after being dormant in winter. Naturally, spring is the perfect time of the year to teach…
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