Plan a Sports Day for Your Students 

Plan a Sports Day for Your Students 

Children of all ages need physical activity and a sports day is the perfect way to teach your students new games and emphasize the importance of physical health.  When planning a sports day, consider the space you have available. For example, if you have access...
How to calm an upset child

How to calm an upset child

There are many reasons a young child becomes upset while at preschool. For example, they may miss their parents, become frightened or injured, have a disagreement with a friend, or feel sick, tired, or overstimulated. A gentle touch, verbal reassurance, and your...
What to Discuss at a Parent-Teacher Meeting

What to Discuss at a Parent-Teacher Meeting

The parent-teacher relationship is essential to a child’s success, and parent-teacher meetings and conferences are integral to that relationship. Parent and teacher conferences are typically held once or twice a year; however, special circumstances such as behavioral...
Ideas for Encouraging Children’s Friendship at School

Ideas for Encouraging Children’s Friendship at School

Children spend the majority of their day at school, so it makes sense that this place is also where they find many of their friends. However, for some children, making friends does not come naturally. Temperament, social skills, language development, and home life all...
5 Educational and Entertaining Activities for Children

5 Educational and Entertaining Activities for Children

Straw Construction Supplies: Plastic straws, Washi Tape, Child Safety Scissors Skills: Spatial Awareness, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Shape Recognition, and Size Comparison Present your child with the supplies and encourage them to build and construct with straws and...