Part of building strong relationships involves recognizing, respecting, and celebrating similarities and differences. It is important for young children to learn that friends can be different from them in some ways, yet they can still have many things in common. Having a rich, diverse group of ... Read More about Week 25 Lesson – Same and Different
Weekly Lessons
Week 24 Lesson – My Family Does It This Way
When children come to school, they start to become socially aware of their peers, discovering similarities and differences. Each child comes from a unique family, whose routines and traditions fit their own needs, experiences, and preferences. The classroom environment provides a wonderful ... Read More about Week 24 Lesson – My Family Does It This Way
Week 23 Lesson – Accepting Feedback
Receiving constructive feedback is a way for us to learn from our mistakes, determine ways to better ourselves, and grow. When we accept information about our behavior, actions, or performance through a confident and optimistic lens, it can be an opportunity for us to improve. If children can ... Read More about Week 23 Lesson – Accepting Feedback
Week 22 Lesson – Let’s Check In
We want our children to grow into adults who solve problems in effective and caring ways. That can be a daunting task, considering how challenging that can even be for us. We can start by helping our kids become aware of how they solve simple problems that they face on a daily basis. When a ... Read More about Week 22 Lesson – Let’s Check In
Week 21 Lesson – Integrity
Young children are learning to follow the rules at home and school under adult supervision. Once children have learned expectations, the next step is to teach the importance of integrity; which is doing the right thing, even when it's hard or no one is looking. I always get goosebumps when I observe ... Read More about Week 21 Lesson – Integrity