Begin the Day with Joy, End the Day with Gratitude
Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
Wellan Community Room
 
A predictable morning routine can help set your child up for a successful day at school. Having a special evening ritual can minimize bedtime battles and help ensure restful sleep. Join us for an informal conversation about ways to "bracket the day" that can reinforce the adult-child connection and make for a more harmonious household.

 

Montessori in the Home

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

Wellan Community Room

The New Year is traditionally considered a time to set intentions and goals for the months ahead. Supporting your child's independence by incorporating Montessori principles into your home environment is both worthwhile and - believe it or not! - easily accomplishable undertaking! This info session will provide you with tips and tricks on how to incorporate Montessori principles throughout your home environment.


It's Child's Play! Or Is It?
Thursday February 15, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
Wellan Community Room

Play is essential for both physical and cognitive development in Early Childhood. Between the ages of 3 to 6, children typically transition from manipulating toys on their own to parallel play alongside a peer to socially interactive play with a small group. Join us for an informal conversation about the role of the adult in children's play, including when and how to intervene if conflicts arise. We'll also touch on fun games to play with young kids and what to do if they keep trying to change the rules!


Making Reading Fun
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
Wellan Community Room

The human brain is hard-wired for oral language. Babies hear language and mimic it, eventually learning to speak. Multiple parts of the brain need to work together efficiently before we can comprehend written words, so learning to read is a multi-year effort that requires explicit instruction. During the time it takes for brain processes to come together, it's important to help sustain a child's joy in exploring the power of written language. Providing a language-rich environment at home is important, but there are other specific strategies for sharing books with young children in ways that can enhance literacy. Join us for an informal conversation about the reading journey and what you can do to foster a lifelong love of books.