How Cool is MY School

It seems like we’re all in a race. A race to the polls, a race for equality, a race to find a balance, a race for a cure. Our kids are certainly feeling it, too.  I came across a Chinese Proverb that says, “Be not afraid of growing slowly. Be afraid of standing...

Do you want to know how you can help your kindergartner master the basics of math outside of the classroom? Incorporating basic math concepts into everyday activities is a great way to help build your child math skills. Having your child line up their favorite toys to...

Motor Skills: Many of the motions involved in making art, such as holding a paintbrush or scribbling with a crayon, are essential to the growth of fine motor skills in young children.Language Development: For very young children, making art—or just talking about...

After being at school for 8 hours a day 5 days a week a child can be mentally exhausted from a full day of work. But of course, as a Parent you want to know “how can I help my child do more.” Whatever you reasonings maybe it all factors into just wanting your child be...

The early elementary years are full of telling and tattling. Teachers try many different techniques to reduce it and lessen the amount of things told to them. But, what if we change the approach? Instead of frustration and “Please stop tattling!” being told to the...

There are several ways for parents to support their children at home with math concepts being taught in school. Below are some of these ways that do not involve worksheets or the use of a device.  Third Grade Use grid paper to create congruent shapes.Identify,...

With very young learners it’s a bit harder to dissect a painting or sculpture than with older students, especially in a foreign language. For many it could be the first time that they are being exposed to something and for extremely young learners they might have...

One of the best languages to learn for travel. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world and is the official language of 21 countries. If you learn Spanish, you’ll be hard-pressed to go somewhere where at least a few people don’t speak it. This will make...

I know it has been so stressful for the past few months, at home with young children underfive. Now is such a great time to make a checklist to ensure your little one is on track with development, specifically gross motor skills. Every child is unique with development...

Who says eating healthy has to be challenging and expensive? Growing your own healthy food can be a fun and rewarding experience for your family.  You don't have to have a green thumb to grow healthy vegetables and fruits. You don't need a large...

This month students have been studying Force and Motion, Natural Hazards, Genetics, and Chemistry. 5th Grade has created marble roller coasters to demonstrate how forces and motion can impact our everyday life. 6th Grade students are creating earth resilient buildings...

If there is one nutritional no-no that takes the cake, skipping meals might be it. For starters, “people who skip meals aren’t getting all of the nutrients they need,” says Mickey Harpaz, Ph.D., exercise physiologist and nutritionist in New York City and Fairfield...