Why Your Child Needs Recess
Recess is more than just playtime. It’s a necessary part of the school day that benefits nearly every aspect of child development, from physical activity to social, emotional, and intellectual development.
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Recess is more than just playtime. It’s a necessary part of the school day that benefits nearly every aspect of child development, from physical activity to social, emotional, and intellectual development.
A family vacation is an experience your family will never forget. Summer is here and the kids are out of school. What better time could there be to pack up your bags and hit the road? We’ve compiled a list of a few fun family outings that can make great memories for you and your loved ones.
Not every child learns the same way, so why would we expect teachers to teach using only one technique? This is where differentiation comes in. Differentiation in schools refers to the variety of teaching practices and lesson adaptations an instructor uses to educate students who have diverse learning needs — without breaking up the classroom.
One of the most popular teaching methods in elementary schools around the nation is to have students read material and write about it. While this can be an effective method of teaching for many different age groups, student engagement goes up when a more hands-on approach is used in the classroom.
It’s important to instill a deep understanding of and connection with God early on in a child’s development. The more often your child hears messages about the power of God and his love, the more comfortable your child will become in their faith life—which is why it’s important to reinforce those messages at home, church, and school.
Critical thinking is the clear, rational analysis used to formulate judgment of an issue. When teaching critical thinking skills, educators are directly encouraging a more open thought processes while leaving the material open for discussion with the student.
To get the most out of a quality education, it is important that your child attends school every day. Poor attendance records can start as early as first grade. As parents, it is crucial to set high expectations for your child’s academics, while emphasizing the role of regular attendance in helping them fulfill your expectations. Talking positively about the learning experience helps your child understand the benefits of a good education.
Ensuring your kids are healthy throughout the school year can be easy. It just requires you to be proactive about making health-conscious choices at home and implementing them into your child’s school life. Learn the best ways to keep your children healthy during the school year.
Learning to understand, create, and appreciate art is important for early childhood development. Many schools are cutting art education out of curriculum in exchange for a higher emphasis on science and math. Art education is an effective way to teach critical thinking, innovation, and visual learning skills to young children. These skills are carried on throughout the child’s life, and can contribute to greater success in the work force.
One of the most important things your child can do to achieve success is going to school every day. The benefits of social exposure and being taught different subjects in school will help them develop skills that benefit them for the rest of their lives. As a parent, it is crucial to convey the importance of regular attendance to your child and how missing out can damage their future.
Early Education, K–8 School
and VERB Summer Program
12411 Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64145
816-595-4020
Early Education, Church
and Sunday School
7500 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-444-5517