by cambria | Mar 31, 2021 | Early Childhood, Reading Tips, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Social Emotional Learning, Social Emotional Well Being, Social Justice, Social Justice Edu
Empathy, defined as feeling and acting out of compassion for others, is not an inherent human trait, but a skill that built over time. Like any skill, the earlier we learn it, and the more we practice it, the better at it we become. Developmental psychologists believe...
by dhardin | Mar 24, 2021 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, Parent/Caregiver Support, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, School Reopening and Remote Learning Resources, Special Needs, What is family engagement?
Kindergarten is the first year of formal school for most children in the United States. In kindergarten, hands-on learning activities help prepare youngsters for the challenges that lie ahead. Parents can prepare themselves and their children in various ways for a...
by dhardin | Mar 24, 2021 | Early Childhood, Parent/Caregiver Support, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Special Needs, What is family engagement?
Relationships nurture the partnerships that are needed for children to succeed in school. Positive relationships with the school and teachers allow you to help shape your child’s education. How can you help develop a positive relationship with your child’s school?...
by cambria | Mar 22, 2021 | Early Childhood, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
Our family literacy calendars are designed to reinforce reading fundamentals and the love of reading. They say that April showers bring May flowers, and this month’s calendar includes a few selections celebrating rainy spring weather. The month that contains...
by cambria | Feb 25, 2021 | Early Childhood, Reading Tips, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
This year, MASFEC has benefited from the creative and joyful approach of virtual educator-and-author-in-residence Mathangi Subramanian, Ed.D., author of several books for children and young people and known to friends as Mathu. Web posts by Mathu overflow with...
by cambria | Feb 25, 2021 | Early Childhood, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
During cold winter weather, and while pandemic restrictions remain in place, families are spending a lot of time inside, and many people are looking for ideas to keep kids engaged and happy. Being in the house doesn’t have to mean being bored! The following low-prep...
