We’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that may not be a particularly scientific analysis, science does suggest that frequently snacking on apples can help with brain development and learning! Their richness in antioxidants protects brain cells from damaging free radicals, and they offer a healthy alternative to
Middle School Success: Getting Your Middle Schooler Prepared
You have done the tours and you have met the teachers. Now, with only a few days to go until your kiddo’s first day of middle school, how do we parents make sure the transition from elementary school is a smooth one? Listen with intent Do not dismiss your child’s feelings. Going from the top
Is Your Child Being Exposed to Too Much Blue Light?
It’s a phone illuminating a dark bedroom. A tablet settled on a lap, casting a blue glow. Electronic devices surround our everyday lives. And for a child, it’s their greatest form of entertainment. But, are their eyes paying the price? In a world in which we schedule virtual work meetings and stream movies at a
DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!
Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture! If you don't have access to a photographer to get graduation photo's made, we have some tips for DIY graduation pictures that will let your graduate shine! Lighting: To capture the perfect graduation pictures, you don't need any fancy equipment or lighting setups, all
So Fresh and So Clean: Fun Facts and Tips For Laundry
Laundry is a chore that you can teach to children as young as preschool age! We have fun facts and tips for laundry that you can use with your kiddos! Explain to all kids this five-step method (Chuck, Clean, Dry, Fold and Put Away). You can even make it a fun song for your kids
What Do You Do If Your Teen Has Senioritis?
Time sure does fly! Now that the holidays are over, it is hard to believe that in a few short months high school graduations will be here. Soon parents will be watching their child walk down the aisle at graduation and begin the next stage of his life. I know for parents, it probably seems
What You Need To Know About the 504 and IEP
IEP, 504, ESE, SLP, OT, PT, oh my! Special education is so full of acronyms that we can have an entire conversation that sounds like another language. It can be overwhelming for those new to special education, whether they’re parents, caregivers, students or educators. The best educators avoid using too many acronyms and explain the
The Write Stuff: How to Encourage Good Handwriting
Learning how to write is a struggle, for both the kids and the parents! Kids have to learn to hold a pencil with “pinchy fingers,” keep their hands and shoulders steady and leave spaces between words. Parents have to learn how to have patience with beginning writers, avoid placing pressure on or rushing their children
Featured Teacher: Ali Schackow
WHERE DO YOU TEACH? P.K. Yonge WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? 1st Grade HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? This is my first year WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? All subjects which include reading, math, writing, social studies and science. Why were you inspired to teach? I have always wanted to be a teacher since
Helping Your Child Cope With the Death of a Classmate
This is an article that I am both honored and saddened to write. As a school counselor I am privileged to enjoy the wonderful blessings of happy, carefree children on a daily basis. The tremendous joy that I feel when entering a classroom of children is hard to describe. The intense delight that children bring