This pandemic has brought to light what many people have known for some time: how crucial it is for us to develop social and emotional skills in our kids. What some people have dubbed “soft skills” are in fact foundational building blocks for developing students who can face a constantly changing world.
Invite your child to be very quiet and use their ears for listening. You will be amazed at what you hear!
Here’s a quick and simple activity to hep your child understand the value of measuring.
Looking at pictures of faces together can teach your child a lot about feelings.
Beginnings and endings are not finite moments at the start or end of segments of our lives, but instead they are moments of transition that help move us from one stage of our lives to another.
An expert rethinks her blanket objection to giving kids too much time on screens.
Even if your child has to stay socially distanced from others, this is a fun activity to be be done with siblings or even parents.
Children are social creatures. Spending time with their peers, learning how to navigate personal dynamics and dramas, is an essential part of growing up.
Teach your child to make their own mood meter to check in with how they are feeling and recognize when they are upset and when others are upset.
Let your child explore music and percussion with the help of household items.