Giving at the Holiday Season
The holidays are a great time to teach children compassion and empathy for others. It is easy for children to be excited to receive gifts, but how do we develop the same enthusiasm for giving? Here are some examples of how you can involve your child in the joy of giving.
How to Teach Gratitude
This time of year can cause students to focus on material items and what they might not have instead of what they do have. Here are a few ways to teach gratitude at home. Keep in mind that learning gratitude takes time. Be patient and continue to model this at home.
Make Screen Time Educational
PBS Kids -This is a great site for kids of all ages featuring all of your kids’ favorite characters from PBS! RHC Books – Featuring books, activities, games and more all surrounding your favorite characters from Random House Books! This is a great way to make books come alive for little ones! Star Fall – […]
Parent/Teacher Collaboration
Parents and teachers share the same goals for children and students; they want each individual to do their best. This will happen when parents and teachers work together. This can happen in several ways.
Education Based on Core Values
At Beacon College Prep, we take an unconventional approach to fostering admirable character: we give students choices and guiding principles as opposed to rules and consequences. Beacon’s Core Values include:
How to Build Fine Motor Skills at Home
While screens can provide many early learning opportunities, many teachers are noticing that students are coming in with decreased fine motor skills. This can make writing, coloring and cutting very difficult in the early grades because their hand muscles are not strong. Here are some ways to help your child improve these skills at home:
Morning Routines Set Students up for Success
While time management is not a developmental skill until around 10-13 years of age, you can still set up your morning routine to help your child feel successful. It might help you feel less stressed at the same time.
Tips for Supporting your Child’s Education
Once the school year is up and running, it can be difficult to keep up. It may be hard to know what to prioritize to help your child best. Children are very intuitive and find the most success when parents and teachers are on the same page and have regular communication. This could look like […]
