The reality is, math can be boring. As parents, many of us are thrilled to not have to do another math class, but then come to the realisation that we’re soon to be the ones teaching math to our kids, over breakfast, during homework, driving to school… With the explosion of smartphones and apps, there’s …
The Future of Arts In the Classroom
Early childhood arts-based learning has been suffering in schools for years. Despite the benefits of art instruction, teachers have less and less time for bolstering creative aspects of the children during class time. Cutbacks in these areas have been ongoing but many think technology may provide an affordable way to keep arts-based learning in the …
Homework In Early Childhood? Is It Too Much?
Homework in early childhood? When is it too much? Study says Kids are getting way to much homework. CNN reports… In some cases, this homework “overage” amounts to 3x the recommended limit. Too much homework increases stress, cuts into family life, and can even cause health and behavioral problems. It is not just the older …
Top 5 Tips for Reading Aloud to Your Child
Let’s start with this note: One of the best things you can do for your child, is to continue to read to them long after they’ve learned to read for themselves! That’s right, but most parents will cease reading to their children as soon as they have learnt to read, unbeknownst of the benefits of …
A Fun Way to Make Your Personalized Ornaments
If there’s one thing I love around the holidays, it’s putting up our Christmas tree so we can see all of the ornaments we’ve collected over the years. My favorites are the personalized ornaments I’ve purchased each year, showing our growing family. I like to get the ones that show each member of the family …
3 Activities to Get Your Kids Excited About STEM
The STEM program is an initiative to build up America’s young people in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math – subjects in which other countries have been performing better. Engaging our kids in these subjects will not only benefit them as individuals, it will help our country as they grow up and take …
IS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION NECESSARY?
Preschool and Kids: Necessary? In 2013, President Obama proposed that high-quality preschooling be available to all American four-year-olds. Since then the topic over the benefits and necessity of pre-schooling has been hotly debated. In addition to the problem is the hefty price for pre-schooling, which again adds to the parents questioning, “is it worth it?” …
10 Crazy Expensive Preschools in the US
Money is no object when it comes to the parents of these lucky tots, who are paying crazy annual school fees to send their little ones to the elite of the elite preschools, with some learning half the curriculum in another language! These particular preschools aren’t just for naptime and playing with blocks, we’re talking …
10 Reasons Why Early Childhood Education Pays Off
Get them while they’re young: A baby forms 700 new neural connections per second A report from the Bridgespan Group and the Pritzker Children’s Initiative, has concluded that early education and helping children in their ‘very young’ stages is more cost-effective than waiting until school years. The report was penned by J.B. Pritzker, who is an entrepreneur and philanthropist, …
Can Daycare Replace Higher Education?
It seems every year studies come out showing the significant effect quality early education can have on a person. Programs like head start and pre-k are now well documented to affect more positive outcomes in everything from socio-emotional well being to cognitive abilities. These are effects that last a lifetime and affect most aspects of …