I found this article to be some food for thought. Resisting Raising Children Who Feel Entitled By Jan Faull, M.Ed. [Guest Article] It’s easy to see how children can begin to feel entitled. Daughter wants a doll and Mom buys it. Next she demands a dollhouse, Dad says no, daughter pitches a fit in the …
Teach Gratitude – an article about children and entitlement Read More »
We are trying a new program with our 4th-9th grade students called BrainWare Safari. It is computer software that uses video game style activities to help students with attention, memory, and other struggles that many of our Pathway students deal with. I have witnessed this program at work and tried it myself, and I must …
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been back in school for over a week now! Here is a recap of a little of Pathway’s happenings on September 5, 2012: We are celebrating Pathway’s 10th year anniversary this year. Susie Wenger, the founder of Pathway, walked us through the past 10 years. The kids loved to …
Our Pathway students haven’t taken the big dive into homework yet this year, but it’s coming! Our staff spoke at Stowell Learning Center, not too long ago, about how to make this struggle with your child(ren) easier, and maybe even productive and enjoyable! Read more about 3 things to reinforce to make things run more …
Over my years of teaching at Pathway, I have seen so many different “eaters” each day, when my students pull out their snacks or lunches. Some are picky, some eat the same thing every day. Many have aversions to certain foods, and some will not touch a fruit or a vegetable. I have talked to …
I did some reading in honor of our helpful Pathway PTF – Parent Teacher Fellowship. New parents, and returning parents, please do not hesitate to join their team. They are a group of great parents, seeking to support Pathway School and to enrich the lives of students and staff alike! Hopefully this article will continue …
I found a great article on www.kidshealth.org about establishing great guidelines for how much “plugged in” time your children should have. Here are a few nuggets I took away from it: Regarding TV: Limit the amount of hours watched. You can do this by making board games, puzzles, books, etc. readily available in the SAME …
School will be starting soon, and parents around the country are feeling the crunch as they purchase supplies, establish earlier bedtimes, shop for clothing, and prepare their children for the more taxing schedules they must begin. This article offered a great suggestion that might help kids get back into a routine: chores! Maybe your family …
This is a really interesting article that talks about things you can do to potentially help your children gain more strength in weaker subject areas. Let’s practice using BOTH sides of our brains! Parents, adults – these suggestions can be fun to do right alongside the kids! -Mrs. Green A Brain-based Learning Strategy that Works: …
Our plan for reopening in the fall is now available. These plans are subject to change based on local, state, and government guidelines and mandates.
