November 2015 - Creative Scholars Preschool, Chicago, IL

November 19, 2015

Asking Questions; Avoiding “I don’t know.”

Avoiding “I don’t know.” Most parents have experienced this at some point. You ask your child what seems like a simple enough question, perhaps about a book that you are reading, and your child answers, “I don’t know.” It might be something as simple as asking why the mouse is tr

November 19, 2015

Getting Social; Preparing for social situations

Teaching Social Skills Teaching social skills is not unlike teaching letters and numbers. We start with instruction, then we offer opportunities to practice and we gradually withdraw support, as less support is needed. Regrettably, we teachers and parents often overlook the instructional aspect when

November 5, 2015

Raising Digital Natives

“Screen Time” vs. “Unplugged Time” The new generation currently coming of age is often referred to as the first generation of “digital natives,” or those born after the rise of digital technology. This creates a set of complex issues; we non-digital natives strive to make the best decisi

Month: November 2015

Asking Questions; Avoiding “I don’t know.”

Getting Social; Preparing for social situations

Raising Digital Natives