The average number of hours for each day of public school is roughly plus/minus six hours, depending on which school your child attends and in which school district. Just as a hypothetical, pretend it’s six hours for this equation. Controlling for holidays and in-services, in a regular 30 day month, your child will spend at […]
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Play Nice vs. Be Kind: A small change in the words we use can make the biggest difference
“Play nice!” — Goodness, I’d be a wealthy woman if I had a dollar for everytime I said that to my kids as they dashed out the door to play with the neighbors. After the millionth reminder to my kids to “play nice” it dawned on me. . .just what does “playing nice” really mean? […]
Playing to Learn
Somehow September is just a few days away and for many kids school is right around the corner. The long and warm sunny days are giving way to cool and short autumn days, and in the northwest of course, the rain will return. When the weather starts to turn and the daylight hours dwindle it […]
Kindergarten Brings New Expectations and New Routines
Depending on where you live in the Willamette Valley, it’s possible that your child has already started kindergarten or is just on the brink of the first day of school. An entire school day may last anywhere between 6 to 6+ hours for your young child. Yes, 6 hours sounds like a lot of kid-free […]
Becoming a Secret Pal to Your Child’s Teacher
The first day of kindergarten is on the horizon and many parents have anxious feelings surrounding the big day. Parents worry of whether or not their children will have their needs met or if the teacher will remember pertinent information shared on the kindergarten application. Take a deep breath. Remember, communication is a two way […]