September 2017 – Truro Preschool & Kindergarten

STEM activities to enjoy with your kids

September 29, 2017

STEM activities to enjoy with your kids

Have you heard the term “STEM education” used in the media? You might wonder what it is and whether it’s something that preschoolers can do. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It refers to a way of learning where children engage with design, building, research, and discovery – and it can be absolutely age […]

September 22, 2017

How much does your 2-year-old really understand?

Everyone has heard of the ‘terrible two’s’ so when my firstborn, Jonah, sailed through the first half of the two’s stage without much fanfare I was very much relieved. But then his sister was born. And we started potty training. His preschool his teacher said that he was ‘squawking’ instead of using his words. Let’s […]

September 15, 2017

“How was school today?” … Making connections with your kids after school.

In our house, we sometimes fall into the trap of the obligatory afternoon check-in. It goes something like this: “Hi honey! I’m so happy to see you! How was your day?” “Good.” And then the evening routine begins. You know the one: preparing dinner, doing homework, activities, chores, practicing the violin, walking the dog, bathtime, […]

September 8, 2017

It’s back to school time! How to make your transition smooth.

A new normal has begun for your child. A new class, new friends, new teachers and a new routine. It can initially feel overwhelming for you and for your child. We want to acknowledge that these first few weeks can be hard and want to offer some support by sharing a few things that we […]

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