I am a huge fan of challenging what I am taught. And I truly believe that there is more than one way to skin a cat. I carried this thought all through school, college, and into my professional life.
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Teen’s Perspective on Vacations
by Sam P. June 30th, 2025 | Teen Perspective, Teens4 Ways to Create a Memorable Vacation
by Lori Sciame June 23rd, 2025 | TweensNo Sweat, Active Indoor Games for Kids
by Tania Cowling June 16th, 2025 | Elementary, EntertainmentVacations With Preschoolers and Fun for Parents
by Joe Lawrence June 9th, 2025 | Preschool, Seasonal
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Basic Guidelines
by YPI Editors November 18th, 2024| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, TweensAs November begins, many students are finishing the first quarter of the school year. With this demarcation usually comes parent-teacher conferences. As a parent and a former teacher, I have to admit that these conferences can be stressful for both sides
Preschoolers Should Enjoy Learning
by Joe Lawrence January 8th, 2024| Preschool, SchoolGetting your preschooler ready for school is not as hard as you may think. Just by doing some simple things at home you can get your little one all ready for school and give them a leg up on the others.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Work as a Team
by YPI Editors November 20th, 2023| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, TweensIt's the day of parent-teacher conferences. You arrive a few minutes early and are waiting in the hallway for your turn. You enter the room calm and ready to chat. (If you didn't do both of these things, be sure to
Summer Day Trips That Educate
by Tania Cowling June 27th, 2022| Preschool, School
During the summer preschoolers love to accompany their parents, grandparents, or sitters on errands. Think about all the teachable moments that accompany a trip to the bank, veterinarian, grocery store, and such. Everyday places provide entertainment and learning. Then, on weekends you and your family may go on an extended
Prepare for Preschool with Lessons from My Grandma
by Joe Lawrence August 2nd, 2016| Preschool, School
Sadly, the summer days are slowly coming to an end. School bells can faintly be heard in the distance. Back to school shopping is right around the corner, and our little ones will be off to the races once again. For those entering preschool there are some potential challenges they
Preschoolers’ Last Summer
by Joe Lawrence May 10th, 2016| Preschool, School
Summer is almost upon us, and this school season will be ending. As parents of preschoolers, it is scary and exciting to see what the next year will hold for our little ones. There are some things we can do to help prepare them for their first year of grammar
Saint Patty’s Day Fun at Preschool
by Tania Cowling March 8th, 2016| Preschool, School
Greet your students with “Top of the Morning†this St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. Preschoolers absorb information about holidays when engaging in projects throughout the curriculum. Here are a few activities to stimulate interest on this special green day.
Begin by discussing what this holiday represents (or as much as you
Begin by discussing what this holiday represents (or as much as you
4 Ways To Help Preschoolers Develop Social Skills
by Marnie Bii November 10th, 2015| Preschool, School
2 Laws of Learning for Our Preschoolers
by Joe Lawrence September 29th, 2015| Preschool, School
When it comes to preschool learners, there is not much difference between them and their older counterparts. Professional educators follow learning laws when creating courses and preparing instructions. We can use some of these to teach our children.
Learning laws are similar to the laws of physics. They are tested
Learning laws are similar to the laws of physics. They are tested
