Read this article about How Early Years Transitions can be Eased by Supporting Kids’ Social and Emotional Needs. Read the article Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. These skills are not just picked up by children; these skills are […]
October & November: It’s A Fall for All!
You may be interested to read the brief summary of Research by Dr. Robert Emmons about the power of Gratitude and Well-being. Read about How Care-Givers Can Help Build Children’s Emerging Language Skills.
August & September: Summer’s Finale
Learning Together Joyfully: Summer’s Finale For many children, August and September are exciting times. August brings the end of summer and beginning to prepare for school where there will be new friends, new teachers, new schools, and new experiences. For […]
August: Last Days of Summer
Learning Together Joyfully: Last Days of Summer As Summer rapidly draws to an end, it is a time to enjoy the last warm days and spend family time either on vacation or taking time for stay-at-home ‘cations. Children enjoy the […]
September: Back To School
Learning Together Joyfully: Back to School For many students, September is an exciting time—new friends, new teachers, new schools, new experiences. For others, it can be a month where anxieties and fears surface as they consider: the resumption of homework, […]
August: Creating a Back-to-School Mindset
Learning Together Joyfully: Back-to-School Mindset August means that summer vacation will soon be over and time to think about back-packs, school supplies, lunchtime preparation and homework. It is a time for parents to consider reestablishing routines such as earlier bedtimes […]
August & September: Summer’s Finale
Cuddle Up and Read – Tip#1 for Parents from Dr. Jean Clinton Cuddle Up and Read – More Tips for Parents from Dr. Jean Clinton
August & September: Summer’s Finale
Cuddle Up and Read – This Summer Parents Help Build Brains and Close the Gap with a summary by Dr. Jean Clinton. Expert Advice about physical closeness from Dr. Jean Clinton. The following is a detailed summary of research about […]
August & September: Summer’s Finale
Expert Advice about how to Read with your children from Dr. Jean Clinton. Expert Advice about no Right Way to Read with children from Dr. Jean Clinton. Read more about 9 ways educators can Motivate Students.
June & July: Anticipation
Learn more about Freedom! An OPAL online free open day by OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning CIC. On Thursday 30 June, we’ll bring together researchers, school leaders and education thinkers to ponder how we can make sure more children have […]