What is a flannel board or storyboard? It is an invaluable and versatile educational tool for preschool teachers and children. The storyboard has become an integral part of the preschool curriculum. It’s basically a story board covered in flannel or felt material that teachers can use with preschoolers to tell […]
As my children reached school age, Valentine’s Day became more about them and less about my husband and me. Suddenly I was baking cute cupcakes, helping to make homemade cards, and shopping for gifts for my kids. It was nice and all, but after several years, I now find myself […]
Here comes the holidays! Christmas is fast approaching. Note that Christmas carols are now played not only louder, but also more frequently. Everyone must now be gearing up and getting ready to greet each other ‘Happy Holidays’! But that’s just one of those things we look forward to this season. […]
If there’s one major milestone in a child’s life that many parents may want to skip over, then it has to be teething. Although she is happy when her son shows his two tiny bottom teeth every time he smiles, the process it took to obtain them is not easy […]
Are rewards in the classroom an effective teaching tool, or do their negative consequences outweigh any benefits? This is a hotly debated topic in educational circles and the debate is not likely to end any time soon. Why do teachers use tangible rewards? Because they work, at least in the […]
There are so many types of baby toys to choose from. But the most important thing to consider when choosing a baby toy is how much enjoyment it will give the child. The physical appearance of the toy, its shape, color and texture, determines how engaged and delighted the baby […]
One often described feature of autism is a possible impairment in social interaction. However, parents are sometimes confused about the importance of a child having social interaction with peers of the same age. As a school psychologist, I have seen many scenarios of how parents interpret social interaction in relation […]
If your bathroom is cluttered with cosmetics, half-full bottles, and grooming tools from various family members, it’s time to clean, clean, and turn it into a fresh, green, and rejuvenating space! First, clear the room and edit all your belongings. That means you’ll need to sort things together and get […]
Today it would seem from the number of books available that mothers dread the idea of potty training. You may have heard stories from your friends, of house-wide disasters, ruined new carpets, and embarrassing moments at friends’ houses or in public places. Yes, some accidents are unavoidable in the first […]
I’ve heard of so many teachers who spend 60, 70, 80 hours a week working. I like my job. I love my students. I love teaching, but we don’t get paid enough to spend that time on our career. And the best part is that you don’t have to. I […]
