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May242022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Challenging behavior in preschool classroom

General

Anyone who has ever worked with young children knows that they are not all angels all of the time. However, few are naughty all the time, and positive guidance seeks to focus on the good, minimalize the not-so-good and give the child options that are acceptable. Common behavior problems in the classroom A frequent concern is that the children do not follow directions. Circle time is frequently very frustrating as the children talk constantly. Is it because they do not speak English and cannot understand what the teacher is saying – maybe, but on closer observation, you may notice it is predominantly those who do speak English who chatter constantly. Sometimes you get a child still wearing diapers, who does not speak beyond “No!” and does not listen/understand/follow directions...

Feb272022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Benefits of sending child to independent school

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In recent years, more parents have become concerned that their children are not receiving a quality education in public schools. The high rate of teen drop outs, an increasing rate of school bullying, budget cutbacks, and overcrowded classrooms, has resulted in many parents seeking an alternative to the public education system. One educational alternative that is now becoming a popular choice for parents seeking a better education for their children is the Independent School. What Is An Independent School Sometimes referred to as a private school, an independent school is a school that is not run by the government. That is, it is not dependent on funding from tax payers. Funding can come from a variety of sources such as individual monetary donations, charitable contributions, tu...

Jul252021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Things to bring on family camping trip with children

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Planning for the Weather When Camping Parents need to plan for all types of weather when camping with children. Although the afternoons may be warm and sunny, evenings and mornings can be quite cool even in warmer climates. Packing for cool temperatures will ensure everyone’s comfort during the trip. Children should have access to sweatshirts, long sleeved shirts, pants, socks and sturdy shoes. Dressing in layers will get the family through the day without numerous clothing changes. Since the overnight hours can be especially cool in a tent, bringing a few extra blankets will increase the chances of a good night’s sleep for everyone. Placing several blankets under a sleeping bag, or using a portable crib for babies and toddlers, will get little sleepers off the ground and help ke...

Jul162021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tips to select quality private day school for children

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In recent years, more parents are choosing to send their children to a private day school instead of a public school. Today, due to increasing demands, there are more private schools available for parents to provide their children with a better education. When searching for a day school, it is essential that parents research a number of different schools to ensure they select a school that best meets their child’s needs. Assessing Private Day School Educational Programs It is important that a child receive the highest quality education. When searching for a quality day school, it is essential that parents find out the quality of education programs offered at the school. For instance, parents should check to see if the equipment, computer programs, science labs, text books, and ot...

May172020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Yoga for children creates balanced and happy kid

Lifestyle

It is alarming but 1 in every 3 children in the United States of America is overweight or obese. That is a tragic statistic that can and must be changed. It is true that for heavy kids, they tend to shy away from rigorous forms of physical activity and are not comfortable in team sport and playground games. An excellent alternative to introduce these children to a healthy lifestyle is yoga for children. Yoga offers immediate impact from the very first class and is one of the only forms of fitness that strengthens the mind and the body. Yoga is a Gentle, Non Judgmental Experience for Children Yoga studios are very popular today and is a commonplace form of everyday fitness and exercise for adults all across North America. Many are now offering "mom and me" or "mommy and baby" clas...

Jan182020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Hand held console video games for young children

Gaming

Hand held console toys for young children must be robust enough to withstand knocks, drops and sticky fingers. They should also have age appropriate games which are interesting and challenging but not too difficult. Most family games for Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft game platforms require a considerable amount of reading, making them inaccessible for most children under about 6 years of age without a considerable amount of help. The very fact that they are so small means that hand help toys like the Nintendo DS are designed to be played by only one person. Hand Held Educational Electronic Toys for Young Children There’s a range of small hand held electronic toys available for younger children. The price tag will indicate what is available. Very cheap hand held toys may contain...