Elementary Program

Monitoring Your Child’s Social Apps

Is it a surprise that one-third of children between the ages of seven and nine use social media applications on their cell phones or tablets? Or that one in two adolescents aged 10 to 12 views and uses them? According to a report from children’s health researchers at the University of Michigan, one in six parents was not using any parental controls. It’s time to monitor your child’s social Apps.

Coping with Anxiety

At times, the world can beat a path to our children’s doors leading them into an anxiety-filled adult world. This steady news stream—war, crime, injustice and tragedy—is seen and heard 24/7 from TV and radio to Internet headlines and news on devices. Bad news creates stress! As a result, coping with anxiety has become a challenge for children that parents must soothe.

History, Art & Music in Elementary

Carrying on from my last letter about geography, biology, and science in the elementary class, I would like to say a few words about the study of history, art, and music.  You can easily see that these three subjects would fit so well together in an integrated curriculum.  You can hardly study an ancient civilization without studying its art and music.

Language in Elementary

After the thorough preparation of the child's mind, hands, and attention through the work in the practical life and sensorial areas of the primary classroom,  the teacher will notice when it seems the child is ready for the more academic area of language study.  The child has learned sequencing with practical life work (among other things) and has used the sensorial materials to strengthen fingers and hands (again, among other things).  Almost fro

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