What is early learning? Believe it or not, it has very little to do with parents 'teaching'. It's about the world around your child, her interactions with it and the responses she receives. Your child's social, emotional and intellectual learning is completely interconnected.
Mind In The Making: The Science of Early Learning
What is one way to set up this world that surrounds your child? The three R's (I like to add a fourth).
Rules, Rituals, and Routines (Rhythm- is the other R). There is growing research showing that having rituals, routines, and a rhythm for each day, and even for the year, helps kids grow up more confident and happy.
Rules, Rituals, and Routines: The Three Rs of Behavior Management
Extra Readings on Rituals:
The Importance of Rituals in Families
Family Rituals May Improve Health and Relationships
Creating Family Traditions
Family Rituals May Promote Better Emotional Adjustment
BOOK CLUB
Mind In The Making: The Science of Early Learning
What is one way to set up this world that surrounds your child? The three R's (I like to add a fourth).
Rules, Rituals, and Routines (Rhythm- is the other R). There is growing research showing that having rituals, routines, and a rhythm for each day, and even for the year, helps kids grow up more confident and happy.
Rules, Rituals, and Routines: The Three Rs of Behavior Management
Extra Readings on Rituals:
The Importance of Rituals in Families
Family Rituals May Improve Health and Relationships
Creating Family Traditions
Family Rituals May Promote Better Emotional Adjustment
BOOK CLUB
This semester's book is Dan Siegel's and Mary Hartzell's Parenting From The Inside Out. Please pick up a copy (the library has many available). We will begin our book discussion in two weeks.
Consider This:
How is early learning different from adult learning?
What rules, rituals and routines are have you incorporated in your family?
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