Encourage Critical Thinking through Literacy
Once adolescents have developed fluent reading skills, they can use these to expand their knowledge of the world and critical thinking skills.
Building a foundation for literacy
Reading is fundamental life skill, helping with knowledge, empathy, confidence and more. Lay the foundations for literacy now.
Best practices to foster reading
It's a great time of year to prioritize literacy. Here are some ways you can help as a parent.
Curiosity and Early Motivation for Learning
Infants and toddlers are naturally curious, ready to explore the world around them. How you respond to their exploration and curiosity will set the tone for future learning.
Help your child learn better with self-explanation
Self-explanation, otherwise known as re-explaining a concept in your own words, is a powerful way to deepen understanding and comprehension, in school work, and beyond.
Fantasy, dress-up & play-acting are good for kids!
Besides being lots of fun, imaginary play and dress up have important cognitive and emotional benefits for our kiddos. They deserve not only your full support, but engagement as well!
Adolescents & Identity Exploration
Adolescents are trying out a range of personas and roles as they explore their own identity. Supporting their explorations will allow you to know your child more deeply.
Foundational executive skills - time & schedule
Young children live very much in the present moment. But you can plant the seeds for time awareness, which will help as their executive functions mature.
Managing Time & Schedule with Adolescents
Now that you have an adolescent, it's time to hand over responsibility for time- and schedule- management to them. With your support, of course!
Managing Time & Schedule
You may be pleasantly shocked to learn how much your kiddo can actually do their own time-keeping and routine-following.
Partnering with your child's teacher & school
Your child will learn best if you partner with their teacher to reinforce their learning at home. Read on for strategies.
Get ready to rock this school year
Prep your adolescent with a few simple steps, to start out the new year stronger than ever.