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Northwest CASA Visit

Posted Wed, 2010-03-10 13:02

This week representatives from Northest CASA paid a visit to our third grade classrooms. Children were given information about what constitutes a safe touch or unsafe touch as a part of our third grade health curriculum. The discussion included tips on how children can stand up for themselves and be assertive in a variety of situations.

I encourage third grade parents to discuss these presentations with their children. Children in all grade levels would benefit from talking with their parents about personal body safety.

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Local Resource for Children's Clothing

Posted Fri, 2010-02-05 09:26

Skokie Organization to Clothe our Kids, or SOCKs, is a clothing center that provides new or gently used clothing for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. It is a wonderful local organization that provides the clothing free of charge to families in need.

Love and Logic, Continued!

Posted Wed, 2010-01-20 13:29

Just last week I raved about the Love and Logic parenting tips email. Today Love and Logic provided an especially salient recommendation. I am taking liberties at pasting it in my blog, but all of the credit goes to Love and Logic! Here is what they had to say:

Love and Logic

Posted Thu, 2010-01-14 14:45

Love and Logic is a Colorado-based institute that focuses on parenting and teaching techniques. They have wonderful insight into children from infancy until early adulthood. If you go to Amazon.com, they have 15+ books about parenting and teaching. Love and Logic is especially helpful in establishing effective disciplinary strategies.

Class Meetings, and Family Meetings

Posted Fri, 2009-09-11 13:33

Hello there! I recently came across an article about classroom meetings. It struck me that many of the suggestions could also be used for family meetings or discussions. Please take a look-

Classroom meeting article

Have a wonderful weekend!