Education is as old as humanity itself, as parents have passed down the knowledge they have – from foraging and fighting to farms and factories – to help their children get a leg up in the world for as long as humans have been able to learn simple skills. Nowadays, there are as many theories about the best kind of education and the best way to teach children as there are stars in the sky, with one of the more popular being Montessori schools.
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The transition to going to daycare can be a scary time for children (and for some parents), especially for kids that haven't been away from mom and dad before. To help prep them for daycare (and for school), it's important to keep it a positive experience so they'll want to go to daycare rather than dread it each day. See below for helpful tips to prepare your child for daycare. They can be beneficial for you as the parent as well.
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If you've been looking for a summer activity for your child with autism, you should think about signing him or her up for swimming lessons. Swimming is actually a beneficial activity for kids with autism for many reasons. Here are a few benefits of swimming lessons to help you decide if it is right for your child.
Swimming can soothe sensory processing issues. Since kids on the spectrum often have trouble processing different types of sensory input, finding areas that are easy on their senses is important.
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Getting children to and from school can sometimes be difficult for working parents because they have to go into work before their children leave for school and do not get off of work until after their children have gotten out of school. If you have a child that needs to go to school, but you are not able to take them or pick them up, consider sending them to a daycare that offers before- and after-school care.
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You might discover that your child's preschool teacher does not use worksheets. This might be surprising, since you may have remembered performing worksheets as a part of your early education. However, teachers have found that worksheets are not as effective as previously thought and that it may be more-effective to have preschool be entirely focused on play.
Worksheets Are Convergent Materials
Worksheets are what are considered "convergent materials." There is only one right or wrong way to perform a worksheet.
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