This checklist outlines essential preparations for the start of school, emphasizing early organization. Tasks include marking the school calendar, completing paperwork, scheduling health check-ups, sourcing supplies, arranging transportation, and developing a supportive home environment. It encourages communication, behavioral readiness, and establishes routines to enhance children’s school experience.
Working memory is vital for children’s academic success, influencing problem-solving and comprehension. This article outlines strategies for parents and educators to enhance working memory, such as using visual and auditory aids, encouraging questions, and incorporating multisensory activities. Recognizing signs of poor memory can guide effective interventions.
Critical thinking is an essential skill for children to learn. As parents and educators, we want children to understand the world, how things are connected, learn to filter constructs through […]
There is such joy in being with a child when they experience something new. I remember the first time our granddaughter saw snow and the utter amazement on her face […]
Amid searching and reading books that might be used for teaching Civics at Covenant Academy, I came across The Land of Fair Play which I discuss in Whatever Happened to […]
The country seems to be changing and changing fast. The media spreads propaganda that is picked up by ill-informed individuals who perpetuate the message through social media, often without logic […]
Kindergarten comes quickly! The first day of Kindergarten is filled with excitement and emotion as we launch our little ones off to start formal schooling. One of the greatest measures […]
COVID19 has created a time of uncertainty and a paradigm shift for parents. Schools close and suddenly you have the added responsibility of teaching your children at home. If your […]
Reading readiness refers to the level of preparedness a child has for formal reading instruction. In preparation for reading, children must develop print awareness, letter recognition, and phonemic awareness. This […]
Every good teacher knows the importance of establishing procedures and expectations the first day of school. How do the children enter the classroom? Where do they put their backpack? Where […]