All parents know that one of the major focuses during the first year of school is reading and literacy, and while most parents want to give their child the strongest possible start when it comes to school, sometimes they’re at a loss for how to get their child ready to read. Teaching something like reading can […]
7 Effective Teaching Strategies For Your Kindergartner
I frequently joke with my husband that I will teach our children until they reach 6th grade and after that, they are all his. But recently I stopped after making the joke and asked myself, “Why do I say that?” I know I want my children to be their best, but will I be their best […]
The Four Different Learning Styles: Tips to Help Young Children Learn
Before knowing what to teach your children, you need to know how to teach them. This is where understanding their learning styles comes into play. There are four basic learning styles for children between the ages of 2-4: Introvert, Extrovert, Perceiving and Judging. Knowing which learning style fits your child will enable you to teach […]
Four Tips to Teach Your Children Gratitude
“Look! A princess dress! I want it!! I’m getting that dress!” “I need a new basketball. Can’t you buy this one for me? My three at home are all flat. Sometimes my kids behave in a way that makes me wonder where I’ve gone wrong. I seem to be raising the greediest, most ungrateful people around. Other times I’m […]
You’re Teaching Your Child Scientific Concepts Without Even Realizing It! Here’s How:
“Why? Why? Why? Why?” If you have a child over the age of two, you’ve probably heard this question a million times already. It can certainly get tiring, but that innate curiosity of your child is actually a wonderful thing. You’re Teaching Your Child Scientific Concepts Without Even Realizing It! For the past two weeks, […]