The first days of school are rapidly approaching with new experiences and routines, and new relationships with teachers and friends. Though it’s a time of excitement, young children tend to experience some anxiety with changes in their daily routine. In fact, we as parents can struggle being anxious ourselves. However, it’s our job to help...
“The child’s explosion into writing is closely connected with his special sensitivity for language, and this was operative at the time when he began to speak. By the age of five and a half or six, this sensitivity has ceased to exist; so it is clear that writing can be learned with joy and enthusiasm...
As the school year come to a close, I am proud of the growth in our schools this year. This year Weinacker’s has experienced some changes, including moving teachers into new roles to expand their professional development, welcoming new teachers and friends into our community, and saying goodbye to some of our staff. At the...
March is a great month to talk about reading! This month we will be celebrating Dr. Suess’s Birthday, and Read across America. NEA’s Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together...
