Students will most likely have questions about the recent events in Texas. Here is a resource that can help parents navigate this tough situation.
Students will most likely have questions about the recent events in Texas. Here is a resource that can help parents navigate this tough situation.
As parents and even teachers, it can be easy to default to certain phrases that we heard as children. Research has shown over the years that words truly matter and some slight changes can completely change the outcome that we’re looking for. Here are some examples.
Instead of: Try:
“Be quiet.” “Can you use a softer voice?”
“What a mess!” “It looks like you had fun! How can we clean up?
“Do you need help?” “I’m here to help if you need me.”
“I explained how to do this yesterday.” “Maybe I can show you another way.”
“Do I need to separate you?” “Could you use a break?”
“Stop crying.” “It’s okay to cry.”
“Do you have any questions?” “What questions do you have?”
“You’re okay.” “How are you feeling?”
“It’s not that hard.” “You can do hard things.”
Which ones will you try with someone you love today?
Reading out loud to your child can not only be a great way to bond, but it can be a great way for your child to learn to read or hold on to those skills they learned this past year and avoid the summer slide. Here are some great books that your child might enjoy.
Math can be a difficult subject for many. However, there are many things that parents can do at home to help foster a love for math and improve skills.
East Guernsey is preparing to welcome new kindergarten students in the fall. The kindergarten registration process begins online. Parents who have children already attending East Guernsey will be able to log into the parent portal and link their kindergarten student.
There is only one requirement for enrolling into kindergarten: All kindergartners must be at least five years of age on or before August 1, 2022.
Kindergarten registration is a time when students are “signed up” for school. This is what you will need to provide.
Kindergarten screening dates will be in the fall, but they have not been set yet. More information regarding kindergarten screening will be given to parents as it becomes available. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
It is our goal that every student develops a passion for reading. We provide many opportunities on a daily basis for students to be exposed to a variety of texts. Every once and awhile, we are faced with the question, “Why do we have to read?” Here are a variety of ways to answer this question.
Praising children is very important whether you are a teacher or a parent. Here are some tips that will help make praise mean more to the child.
Education can effectively take place when parents and teachers work together as a team. Attending conferences can help create this relationship. We look forward to seeing you this month.
Feb 21 Parent Teacher/Conferences 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Feb 22 Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m.
Keep checking our website for kindergarten registration coming soon!
The holidays are a great time to teach children compassion and empathy for others. It is easy for children to be excited to receive gifts, but how do we develop the same enthusiasm for giving? Here are some examples of how you can involve your child in the joy of giving.