Assigning classroom jobs to students encourages them to learn about responsibility and being part of a community. The entire class thrives when meaningful classroom jobs are given to students, and they are encouraged to be contributing members of the classroom. The benefits of effective classroom management extend to academic-related outcomes, including decreasing disruptive behaviour and […]
“So cute!“, “What are they eating?”, “Where are the legs?”, “Where is mummy frog?” Questions upon questions as our K1 class children watches the tadpoles we caught three weeks ago. It should take at least six weeks until the first legs are visible but until then there is a lot to observe. For example, what […]
Our Toddler class is beginning a new stage of growth as they are having their first time at school without their parents or primary guardians. The children are learning that separation is only temporary and we find the children feel anxious and upset when their parents or primary caregivers leave and are out of sight. […]
Picky eating is a common behaviour in early childhood, with the peak prevalence occurring at about age 3 years. Although there may be many reasons why a child may not want to eat a certain food or eat at all at certain times there are some common reasons for resisting food, and some strategies to […]
For many kindergarten students, being able to read and write their own name is a BIG step towards independence. All of a sudden, they are no longer dependent on the teacher, who usually labels their picture, but can write their name by themselves. And thanks to labelling, they can find their own things without help! […]
By Teacher Shannon Learning to read can feel like such a daunting task for so many children as well as their parents. While I think we can all agree that reading is important in order to be a part of the world, the love of books can be encouraged long before a child reads their […]
The start of an academic year may feel intimidating but don’t worry, we’re here to help you make this a smooth transition! Parent-Teacher communication is key to getting parents involved in their child’s education and life outside of their home. Parent involvement may result in better school behaviours and improved social skills. Given all the […]
The start of a new school year is an exciting time, and to have the best start possible it is important to establish a good routine right away and stick to it! Children thrive on knowing what to expect, and being able to anticipate what is going to happen throughout the day. This helps young […]
