As the mother of a two year old, I am always looking for activities that encourage learning and development. I find that most of the activities we do together that result in learning are purely by coincidence and luck – not by any skill or training I have. As of late, my son has shown […]
Category: Education
5 Tips for a Winning Parent-Teacher Relationship
Behind every successful public school student is a great public school teacher. And great teachers make great public schools. But teachers can’t do it alone. The research is clear: Students perform better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education. “Teachers help students soar and make their hopes and dreams come true,” […]
A Mother’s Reasons For Choosing Montessori
This is the time of year when the parents of many preschoolers must decide where their child will attend school in the fall. I wanted to take this opportunity to share my experience with Montessori preschool education. My son is completing his second year in a Montessori preschool program and attended from the age of […]
Does Your Child Need To Go To Preschool?
There is a simple answer to this complex question. No. Children don’t need preschool to gain admission to kindergarten or to succeed in life. In fact, the wrong preschool experience could potentially set a child back by creating a negative perception of school, learning, and socializing. However the right preschool experience can give a child […]
Danger! Our Kids’ Health Is At Risk.
The American nation on the whole faces a very serious problem at present. It is obesity.Now matter how much time adults spend in the gym, it will not change the situation much till we do not pay attention to the need of physical activity for our children who are going to track the risk factor […]