Setting goals with you kids before the new school year is a great way to get them excited for the months ahead! Goals are always better when they are personalized to your kids’ needs and interests, but here is a general guideline to help you get your goals list started. Remember to keep your goals …
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Family meals are not just about eating. Breakfast, lunch or dinner are often the only times all family members are together in one place. It’s a time that can be used to catch up on your children’s lives, connect, socialize, laugh and learn. A time for human connection; a time for no distractions. There is …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it is only suitable that we talk about self-awareness and healthy methods to relieve stress. While most people tend to associate meditation with the adult generations, children are proven to benefit from it as well. Introducing kids to mindfulness now, can help shape their coping mechanisms to …
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“Siri, how many sides does a pentagon have?” “Alexa, what’s 3 plus 2?” With virtual aids such as Alexa and Siri becoming more common in households and more accessible in smart phones, how are children’s learning experiences being affected? In a viral video, a kid uses Alexa to solve a homework problem. This raises the …
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Let’s be honest, most new year resolutions last a couple of weeks. By the end of January, most of us have already broken them or forgotten them altogether. This is why this year you should focus on resolutions you can make as a family. It is easier to stick to group resolutions rather than individual …
In September wss held its annual carneque event; graduating preschoolers got their certificates and sang a goodbye song, along with songs from South Africa. Friends and family enjoyed music, dancing, magic and many activities! In Toddler classes children worked on their Practical life skills to gain some independence. They practiced spreading and …
It is true that school gives children a well rounded education, but does it prepare them for life after graduation? Learning about cells and basic economic patterns are not all that schools should offer their students. Here are a few skills you can teach in your classroom that may not follow the curriculum word-by-word, but …
What if I told you that there are five small, minimal things you can do every day to make your student’s day brighter and their learning experience more positive? Well, there are ! Start making a habit out of these ten actions within your classroom and you’ll notice the difference in your students’ behavior and …
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When your kids have been telling you they’re bored for the past half an hour it can be tempting to put a screen in front of their face and walk away. Whether you put in a movie or set up a game to play, giving them screen time may seem like the easy fix to …
