Created B'Tzelem Elohim, "In the Image of God"

Within each child lies a spark of divinity, as we are created B'Tzelem Elohim, "In the Image of God." Every child is special, and deserves the chance to to find their spark. Follow their lead, as their interests may become their gifts.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Summer is a great time to play with your children. It's also an excellent opportunity to prepare them for school.  Why not do both at the same time?

This post, by Rick Ackerly, author of The Genius in Every Child, clearly shows that the best way to develop a child's kindergarten readiness skills is to offer them ample opportunities to play with others.  It is through play that skills such as observation, assessment, impulse control and problem solving are honed and tweaked.  Consider  the story of 5 year old Ryan and his well meaning parents:

Kindergarten Readiness

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