The Demeter School

A discussion that rose in my primary curriculum class today: What books are good for first through third graders?
While researching this, I found some very resourceful websites that would be helpful in choosing appropriate books for children six - eight.
www.kidsreads.com offers lists, reviews, new books, and links to some favorite book series such as Junie […]

Filed under: General, Reading, Primary Years on January 31st, 2007 | No Comments »

They are all around your house or scattered around the classroom. Toys are a very important part of a child’s day. The important thing for you to remember it is not the quantity, but the quality of toys you provide for your children (don’t try explaining that idea to them).
A wonderful resource for families and […]

Filed under: General, Educational Materials on January 30th, 2007 | No Comments »

While visiting family friends over the weekend, I knew I had to tackle this issue in my next post.
Do you talk to your children? No, I mean to you talk with you children? Many parents, teachers, and caregivers I have witnessed seem to only talk to children. Such as when the children want something, ask […]

Filed under: General, Language on January 29th, 2007 | No Comments »

This is where I can really get on my soapbox, but I will be just and leave the judgement to you…
If you are giving your child prescription drugs for behavior issues, or having been considering it, please do your research.
Am I not a doctor, but I do have strong opinions about the matter. Here are […]

Filed under: General, Nutrition, Medicine & Children on January 26th, 2007 | No Comments »

When most think of the term “special needs” they think learning delays, behavior issues, or physical disabilities. The important idea to remember is that gifted children have their own set of special needs.
Many gifted children do not get the attention they need (and deserve) and are not being challenged to discover their true potential.
An article […]

Filed under: General, Preschool Development on January 25th, 2007 | No Comments »

Ask children where food comes from. If they tell you that it comes from the grocery store, we haven’t been doing our job.
A school in Ashville, North Carolina have been improving their students’ eating habits by letting them participate in numerous projects. The students have their own garden where they grow vegetables and are also […]

Filed under: General, Nutrition on January 24th, 2007 | No Comments »

“I want toys please!”
I am sure all of you have heard this line before, no matter where children are in your life. The truth is, toys are part of a child’s balanced diet. Toys can improve cognitive abilities, social-emotional awareness, fine and gross motor skills, verbal skills, and a child’s imagination.
In Choosing Appropriate Toys and […]

Filed under: General, Infant development, Toddler development, Preschool Development on January 23rd, 2007 | No Comments »

A study from the Academy of General Dentistry says that infants who suck on pacifiers while they sleep might be less likely to die from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). “Researchers found that sucking kept babies from falling into a deep sleep that could result in the stopping of breathing.”
Although in this instance, the pacifier […]

Filed under: General, Infant development on January 22nd, 2007 | No Comments »