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Dear Parents and Staff, We know parents and staff are very concerned with the recent news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We have been in close contact with the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), receiving assistance from Yudelky Rivera. Our primary concern is the health and safety of our children and staff. Should you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to communicate with your Administrators and/or our Home Office staff. Please be advised that we are following the guidelines provided to us by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Rhode Island Department of … [Read more...]
10 Things Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree Taught Us (Besides Giving, That Is)
by Whitney Collins, adapted by Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith This slight, leaf-green volume has since become the perfect baby gift, a library mainstay, and a classroom cornerstone, because it teaches—most outwardly—the wonderful lesson of generosity. But is there more to it than that? Scholars have long debated (sometimes quite heatedly) what The Giving Tree seeks to impart to its readers beyond unselfishness. Some say it’s actually the story of God and humankind, or Mother Nature and society, or the classic parent-child relationship, or unrequited romantic love. Some believe it’s a … [Read more...]
Teaching math concepts to infants
Dear Dr. Day Care, I am worried that my daughter will not be good at math. I always hated math, in fact her dad and I first met in a class for struggling math students! Even though she is still just a baby, I don’t want her to struggle like we did with math. What can we do to help her? Do you have any suggestions? Signed, Math Struggles Dear Math Struggles, It is never to early to start teaching math skills! Many parents believe they should wait until school starts, not realizing that building a strong math foundation begins at birth. The best way to engage a child in math … [Read more...]
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