As we prepare to greet the new year, take a moment to slow down and reflect. If you are setting resolutions, consider teaching your child how to practice meditation and mindfulness. The benefits gained from learning concepts of mindfulness at a young age can open the door to understanding strong emotions later on. The goal is a sense of mindfulness and self-awareness to the classroom through exercises like controlled breathing and practicing thankfulness. Teach meditation Teach children to meditate or take time to breathe and they will have the tools to use when they feel anxious. … [Read more...]
Teaching children the value of giving to others
Not only do we believe in the importance of giving back to our communities, we teach children the value of giving back. We teach children to do good deeds to help their classmates and teachers. We partner with our community to build close links to those around us. We teach gratitude and the importance of being kind to others. There are so many ways to teach children to give back to others! Many people tend to give more charitably around the holidays. This is a great time to start a conversation with your child about why you give and ways to give! Families that make giving to others as a … [Read more...]
Purposeful play
Dear Dr. Day Care, I enrolled my four year old daughter in a new day care. During the tour, the administrator of the program suggested I should follow the philosophy of the school - teaching my child through play. What does that mean? I didn’t want to ask at the time for clarification, but now I am doubting myself. Don’t children play all the time? Am I doing it wrong? Signed, Love to Play with my Daughter Dear Love to Play with my Daughter, Many child care centers are embracing the idea of learning through play, sometimes referred to as purposeful play. This simply … [Read more...]
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