Try Kindness First {Steady Mom}

“Think back to a time when you were feeling your most fragile and vulnerable–has harshness ever helped you smooth over inner rough places?”

The Vital Importance of a Strong Foundation {Not Just Cute}

One from my own archives: It’s not “just” play, and it’s not “just” art, and it’s not “just” story time. This is the [Read more…]

‘In response to DNAinfo’s inquiries, Hsu released a statement defending the new homework policy — insisting that the playtime, conversations with relatives and unstructured reading was key to education.

“We are excited that we are redefining the landscape of homework — but we are certainly not eliminating homework,” Hsu said.

“We are creating opportunities for students and their families to engage in activities that research has proven to benefit academic and social-emotional success in the elementary grades. We look forward to seeing the positive impact our newly-designed homework options will have on our students and their families.”’

Responses that Work with Children {Carrots are Orange} [Read more…]