We’ve all heard a lot about STEM education in the past few years. As the US has fallen behind many other countries in mathematics and sciences, and as we continue to move towards a more and more technological society, a push to encourage Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to students in an integrated manner has […]
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Educational to Make, Awesome to Receive: Mother’s Day Gifts Moms Will Love
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and kids everywhere are getting crafty in preparation for the big day. While every mom loves a handmade Mother’s Day gift, whether it be a hastily drawn picture or something more time-consuming, wouldn’t it be great if the creation of that gift also helped your children practice academic skills? Miss […]
Choosing The Right Curriculum For Kindergarten Readiness
There are many benefits of homeschooling for children, as they receive the type of personal attention that is not possible with public school systems. However, it is important to have the right preparation for that first year. Here are some good reasons to use an interactive online curriculum for kindergarten prep.When you choose online teaching […]
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style As Part Of Kindergarten Prep
Determining how your child learns will help you to become a more effective aid during the formative stages of his or her academic training. Unfortunately, most kindergarten prep often occurs outside of the home. This means that parents commonly gauge their children’s progress and abilities based on teacher feedback and on the quality of the […]
8 Important Social Skills For Kindergarten Prep
Preparing for that first year of school can be one of the most important things you do with your child. Although basic scholastic skills are necessary for kindergarten readiness, social skills are just as important as your child will have daily interactions, both positive and negative, with peers. The following eight kindergarten prep skills can help […]
Preschool Activities For Kindergarten Prep
Preparing our children for the start of school can be an overwhelming prospect. There is so much information available that we can be left asking what skills and knowledge preschoolers really need to prepare for kindergarten. Below we discuss some of the most important preschool activities for kindergarten prep. Preschoolers absorb just about everything around […]
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 […]
How to Foster Good Learning Habits in Children
At one time or other, most parents have offered a reward to their child to motivate them towards a certain behavior. Whether it was a one time deal (“Once you pick up your toys, you can have a cookie.”) or a longer term plan (“Once you fill in this sticker chart, you can choose a […]
Social And Emotional Learning In Early Education
Last week on the blog we discussed IQ (Intelligence Quotient) vs EQ (Emotional Quotient or Emotional Intelligence) and which is a better indicator of future success. The truth is that both have some bearing (read the full article here) on how successful someone will be. Since many people are unfamiliar with Emotional Intelligence, let’s dive deeper into […]
IQ vs EQ: Which is More Important?
At some point in your life, you’ve probably encountered the doctor with no bedside manner. Maybe you were getting a simple checkup or perhaps nervously awaiting an important test result. Either way, this doctor, while taking care of the necessary procedures and maybe even delivering happy news, probably did very little to put your mind at ease. […]
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