At Bricolage, academics are the driver
Allowing children to fail is an important aspect of the innovation class at Bricolage Academy.
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Compositive: Bricolage overview
Bricolage Academy in New Orleans views diversity as a means toward a bigger end: advancing real equity for all kids.
North Carolina Public Radio: Free Music Lessons Level Playing Field For Low-Income Kids
Researchers have found connections between learning a musical instrument and improved academic outcomes. One study led by Nina Kraus, a professor and neuroscientist at Northwestern University, found that music instruction improves children’s…
The Straits Times: Parents teach their kids compassion
Volunteering as a family can help children become more compassionate and engaged with others. Engagement with causes greater than the self help children develop a sense of purpose and meaning…
Observe and describe
Summary: Learning to observe and describe is a parenting skill as well as a skill we want to develop in our children. (Source: smarterparenting.com) Activity: As parents, we want…
Communication activity for kids of all ages
Try this fun communication activity for kids of all ages that requires just a beach ball and an erasable marker!
The reason behind the rules
Summary: Don’t just impose rules; discuss and explain them. Activity: (please be as detailed as possible) What rules for your children are important to you? Practice giving the reason…
Making ideas concrete
Summary: This activity literally has your child make something out of an idea. Activity: The next time your child tells you about an idea he has, ask him to…
Family clean-up project
Summary: Cooperate clean-up works especially well if you have more than one child. Activity: Think of a clean-up project around your home or yard and make it a family…
Cultural heritage meal
Summary: Learn about other cultures through unfamiliar foods prepared with familiar people. Activity: Prepare a meal that is common to the cultural heritage of a friend or family member…