Posts Tagged ‘confidence’
Building Confidence with Manners Conversation Cards
Do you want to build confidence and self-esteem in your grandkids? Are you looking for a fun way to teach manners? Are you interested in starting a discussion about polite behavior with your grandchildren? When kids know how to behave in social situations, they are confident! Grandparents, you have more influence over your grandchildren than…
Read MoreSocial Emotional Learning
Social emotional learning (SEL) is an essential aspect of development for all ages. Being able to express, control, and re-direct emotions, predicts later academic and social success. Children need time, maturity, instruction, and practice to manage emotional responses and self-regulate. Playtime is the training ground for social emotional learning for littles. When playing, children have…
Read MoreSiblings: 10 Pointers for Positive Relationships
Sisters and brothers… SIBLINGS. Home is the place where we learn many life lesson, especially from our siblings. Relationship lessons, how to get along with others, solve problems, practice friendship skills, and resolve conflicts, are all acquired one way or another at home. How well the lessons are taught is up to the parents. Just…
Read MoreExecutive Function is Enhanced Through Play
Executive function is a buzz phrase in education. In the most basic terms, executive function allows a child to organize, plan, and get things accomplished. These school readiness skills are as important as academics. Self-regulation, problem solving, and attentiveness are all executive function skills. Play-based activities in preschool and at home, allow children to practice.…
Read MoreEffective Studying with Megan Stone
Time and practice is necessary to become a proficient student. My guest, Megan Stone of Stone Foundations of Learning, shares ideas for students to study more effectively. Thank you Megan for your time and insight! Build confidence and a desire to be a knowledge seeker in your child. More about Megan Stone and Stone Foundations…
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