Back to School Supplies Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Some parents laugh at the school supplies list where others take the list serious making sure that everything on the list is the correct requirement. The question is not related as much to the school supply list as it is related to the money that is allocated for schools. I will only be addressing publicContinue reading “Back to School Supplies Good Idea or Bad Idea?”

Bullies

According to dictionary.com, a bully is “a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people”. Bullies come in all shapes and sizes, as well as any age range. Bullies frequently harass, abuse, and intimidate those they see as inferior, less able, or just for no reason at all. Bullies areContinue reading “Bullies”

Early Childhood Socialization

The socialization process prepares children to function in an appropriate and acceptable manner within their society. Socialization is a process through which parents, teachers, and others in a child’s life provide them with the necessary guidance to promote their social behavior. This guidance is provided in verbal and non-verbal actions to situations including both positiveContinue reading “Early Childhood Socialization”

Transition Time

Transition times are important to the overall flow of the classroom. Whenever a caregiver says to me “I have such a hard time getting the children to sit down for lunch or to clean up before we go outside” My first question is what is your transition activity? Teachers and children should have a segueContinue reading “Transition Time”

How to Develop Reading in a Child

The ability to read is such a crucial part of development. Sometimes it’s not the easiest task to accomplish though. How can we accomplish a love for reading in a child without force-feeding them information? Here are some ways we can do just that. Read to Them This one seems self-explanatory, but reading to childrenContinue reading “How to Develop Reading in a Child”