At the end of every enquiry unit, parents are invited to school to observe what our children have done. We are also encouraged to ask the kids questions about their work. This is something I've always struggled with because I never know what to ask … [Read more]
Learner Skills for Kids in the 21st Century
For our children be successful when they get out into the real world, they will need more than a report card with good grades. They will need a number of intangible skills that we often refer to as "soft skills" or "21st century skills". At our … [Read more]
Summer Holiday Learning Activities to Support Learning and Development
The Summer holidays are approaching and the kids will be off school for nearly two months! We've heard a lot about the Summer Learning Loss that occurs when the kids take these long breaks away from school. To guard against these losses, it's … [Read more]
DIY Chocolate Bouquet with Felt Flowers
G1 played Cogsworth at our Primary School Musical - Beauty and the Beast. It was the first time he's ever participated in the school musical and we were so proud of his efforts. When a friend asked if I was going to get him a bouquet of flowers for … [Read more]
DIY Bonnet Instructions for Costumes and Dress-Up
This year, our Primary school is putting on the musical "Beauty and the Beast". Drama and musical theater are terrific extra-curricular activities for child development so I was delighted when G1 joined the production this year. To support his … [Read more]
Guest Post: Dream Destinations for Family Vacations
Travelling to new places is a wonderful bonding opportunity for parents and children and a terrific educational experience. We have previously written about the power of experiential learning and family vacations are a natural extension of that. In … [Read more]
