With many requests for age-appropriate resources for exposing children to topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion, I will be periodically sending....
Mrs. Flink’s Blog for Parents
Early Childhood Director Kelly Flink shares regular wisdom with parents as part of the all-important partnership between school and home. Green Vale parents know that social emotional learning and character development are best instilled when children experience continuity and reinforcement in home and school environments.
A few ideas to support your childs development and learning during the summer. Downtime Builds Executive Function Skills Getting used to the rhythm and relative...
For many of us, the movie Karate Kid holds a special place in our growing up experience. Its central theme of resilience is one that pulls at the heart of both parents and children....
Many parents have asked me how to foster independence and decision-making at home. Decision-making, like other social emotional skills, is a skill we need to practice throughout our lives....
Problem-solving is a critical skill that children can begin to learn and practice at a young age in developmentally appropriate ways. Here are ways we foster problem-solving in the classroom... |
Self-regulation—the ability to manage one’s thoughts, behaviors, and feelings—is a critical indicator of future success in learning and life. Yet from a developmental....