Cost-Effective and Educational March Break Ideas in Kitchener

Here are some suggestions for March Break activities for your family from the Carmel New Church School: At Home Within the Community The Museum The Museum provides educational activities for the whole family. Check their calendar to see what special events and exhibitions they have running during the March Break.…

Helping Your Child Stay Focused Until the End of the School Year

As the school year starts to wind down, it’s important to encourage children to stay focussed in order to complete academic tasks. With your support, your child will develop perseverance as well as a sense of accomplishment.  Here are some helpful tips: Make sure your child knows that it’s normal…

Learning About Discipline in the Context of Love

In case you missed it, earlier this month, we were fortunate enough to host Saul Fisher and Scott Daum as they discussed the developmental needs of children and the theological framework combined with several dos and don’ts to help parents engage and discipline their children mindfully. First off, what is…

Do’s and Don’ts of Discipline

As parents and teachers, sometimes both, it is our responsibility to guide children and cultivate development and instill in our children a growth mindset and self-understanding and self-discipline. A previous blogged recalled the presentation given by Dr. Saul Fisher and Mr. Scott Daum regarding Discipline in the Context of Love.…

Continuing Play-Based Learning Into the Upper Grades

Bilingual schooling, STEM projects, coding, longer recess, shorter recess, more gym time, less gym time, increased academics, (starting students earlier, holding students back), more free play, less free play, outdoor free play, structured free play, etc… It can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate the best course of education to…