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The First Six Weeks of School; Parent’s Support in Setting the Tone with Joy, Curiosity and Connection (Part Two)
Families can play a vital role in embarking on our learning expedition together in joyful ways! Check out these ideas!
Waking Up to Family Life
How Can the Major Shifts in our Lives Help Us Prioritize our Family’s Well-being?
Playing a Harmonious Duet: How Parents and Teachers Can Practically Connect Around our Children’s Learning
Did You Know? Parents are more involved in their child’s education than ever before. In 2016, 89% of parents, grades K-12 attended a general parent meeting as compared to only 72% ten years ago. Additionally, 43% of parents took the next step and volunteered in school as compared to only 39% in 1996.1 Research confirms …
Home Systems Set Up: How to Prepare for the School Year Launch in Your Home Environment
N.A.S.A. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is doing a check of your child’s learning environment to make sure all systems are ready to support a successful launch. At school, they might look for the following: School: ________safe, caring school environment? ________building trusting connections between students, teachers, staff and families? ________stimulating, well-managed, and participatory classroom environment …
Check Out these Ideas for Celebrating the Earth!
What if we treated the Earth and its resources as sacred? Learning from Indigenous traditions…
Do you apologize to your child? How do you teach them to take responsibility for their poor choices? Check out these ideas.
Learn How You Can Cultivate Empathy Skills with Time in Nature…
“Confident Parents, Confident Kids” — Named Top Parenting Book by the Greater Good Science Center!
Developing Family Guidelines for Fighting Fairly…
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