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Watching your little ones enjoy discovering and exploring the natural world around them can be rewarding. Now, you can help your children bring a bit of nature with them wherever they go using this discovery bottle craft, which encourages the development of science and fine motor skills as you and your children have a whole lot of fun!
đ§ or âď¸đťâ? Watch these Goddard students play a fun winter-themed game of âThis or That!â What does your little one prefer? Tell us in the comments!
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As a parent, youâre likely used to your child asking questions. In fact, according to a recent study conducted by OnePoll and The Goddard SchoolÂŽ, Parents field an average of 11 questions from their young children each day. Children most commonly ask questions to better understand the world around them, such as asking about animals, nature, current events and home experiences.
Check out all of the surveyâs findings: https://bit.ly/417TZFO
Goddard Minnetonka is closed tomorrow, January 1, 2024. We sure miss our students and canât wait to see them on Tuesday, January 2nd!
Instilling Gratitude in Children
Thanksgiving may be over but gratitude is never out of season. It is, however, a complex topic for little ones! In this video clip, Dr. Lauren Loquasto, The Goddard Schoolâs chief academic officer, breaks down what it really means when children understand the concept. Use the link below to read a blog post with age-appropriate tips on teaching your child about gratitude! https://www.goddardschool.com/blog/teaching-children-gratitude
A friendly reminder there is no school tomorrow, 11/23 and Friday, 11/24. See you Monday, Goddard fam!
Bring the season inside by creating a fall-themed sensory bag! Your little ones will love squishing and poking the bag and youâll love that they develop fine-motor, language, cognitive and social-emotional skills in the process.
These festive lights are perfect for cozy fall nights, and they are a great way to bring nature indoors. Your child will build fine motor skills while following a sequence of steps to create a special candle.
Itâs a Pumpkin Party â but donât be scared, thereâs no carving required! Get inspired by these gourd-geous designs and craft a creepy â or silly or frilly â pumpkin masterpiece with your little one. Share your pumpkin design at TheGoddardSchool.com by October 27 for a chance to be featured on @goddard_school social media channels. đ
Hereâs a fun craft to do with your kiddos this weekend! Turn all those old, broken crayons into something new and inspiring! ď¸đ Hereâs how to make your own rainbow crayons: đ Remove wrappers from crayons and place in a heat-safe mold. đ Bake at 275°F for 5-10 minutes or until melted. đ Let cool completely and have fun coloring away!
Navigating Challenging Behaviors
Does your child struggle with any of these behaviors? Youâre not alone! Our experts, including Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Lauren (Starnes) Loquasto, have hosted webinars on navigating challenging behaviors like biting, tantrums and separation anxiety. Use our link below to register for free access to all of the recordings. And keep an eye out for upcoming events!
https://bit.ly/3PuBFCA
The Goddard School of Minnetonka is now accepting enrollment for our preschool classroom! Contact us today to get started! Preschool benefits children, their families and their communities. Children in quality preschool programs show improvements in the development of social skills and are more proficient in areas such as following directions, waiting turns, problem-solving, joining in activities and relating to teachers and parents.
Have you ever worried about your childâs behavior? Beyond the occasional window licking or eating your petâs food. đ Well, youâre not alone. According to a recent study conducted by OnePoll and The Goddard SchoolÂŽ, 83% of parents with children ages 0-6 are worried about their childrenâs behavior. The top three concerns are sleeping habits (48%), aggression (46%) and separation anxiety (44%). Read the article on our website to find tips and tricks that will help you navigate challenging behaviors. https://bit.ly/3OxSSKJ
Summer Activities
Looking for a fun and easy activity for the summer? Try making your own sidewalk chalk! You just need a few ingredients and within a day you and your little ones will be making chalk-art masterpieces!
Use our link below for more summer activities!
https://www.goddardschool.com/parent-community/summer-activities
Fun Activity Alert!
Fun activity alert compliments of Stay At Home Activity Mom! Grab some painters/craft tape and Pom Poms and youâre ready to play! You can challenge your kids to first put pom poms on the tape, then challenge them to take them all off without ripping the tape down!