It鈥檚 no wonder these three books have stood the test of time: they feature lovable characters and interesting stories, and children are likely to ask to hear them again and again.
When we find ourselves thinking that sitting and learning go hand in hand for children, we should reflect on our own experiences and remember just how hard sitting can be.
During a family conference, it鈥檚 important to provide a detailed鈥攂ut not overwhelming鈥攑icture of a child鈥檚 progress. The following example (shared & discussed at a family conference) shows the strengths, progress, and goals of Aiden, who is 3.5 years old.
Whether you鈥檙e a seasoned teacher or this is your first year, these reminders will help you plan the many steps of family conferences鈥攆rom preconference scheduling to follow-up.
Now is the perfect time to get to know more deeply the children and families we serve and to form shared goals for children鈥檚 learning and development.
Play supports children鈥檚 learning in so many ways. Make sure your child has time to play to promote cognitive, language and literacy, physical, social, and emotional development.
