Month: October 2024

Children need to learn how to share, because they need to know how to make and keep friends and play cooperatively. Sharing teaches children about compromise and fairness. They need to learn that if we give a little to others, we can get some of what we want too. A key part in getting along with others is sharing, so it becomes important when children start having friends, going to other children’s houses and when going to school.  Sharing is important for several reasons: Children learn through watching others. When they see good role models that share, they will pick that up and know how to share with others. Children need opportunities to learn about and practise sharing.  Some examples to practise sharing: Although it is important to share, they need to know that it is OK for children to know that there are some things they do not have to share. When a friend is visiting you, you can put your toys away that you do not want to share with them. Overall, sharing lays the foundation for healthy relationships and positive interactions throughout their lives. 

By: Teacher Ravisara When planning holiday activities in the classroom, it’s important to take a thoughtful and inclusive approach that honours diverse backgrounds, traditions, and family beliefs. By teaching students about holidays from various cultures and belief systems, teachers and parents help foster empathy and a deeper understanding of different people and perspectives. Most holiday celebrations across cultures emphasise traditions, history, and the reasons a community cares for one another. Introducing children to holidays from different cultures helps them recognize that, despite our differences, we share many commonalities, such as: Parents can enhance the discussion of holidays with their children by reading multicultural holiday books. A key benefit of sharing these books with your children is the opportunity to explain your own beliefs and traditions while addressing their questions. Even better, if you’re unfamiliar with the holiday, you can learn alongside your child. Here are some great books to begin with: Teaching children to appreciate the cultural traditions of others is essential for fostering healthy emotions and social connections. Parents, students, and  teachers can nurture cultural sensitivity by explaining holidays to students and helping them understand why people celebrate in different ways.