Maple Room
Children at Work 5.31 - 6.3
Feeling Ready to Resolve Conflicts: Some Ways We Support Children
The social-emotional development and maturity of our students is key to the progression of our curriculum. As you most likely have experienced, six and seven year olds, particularly when faced with conflict, deal with a variety of emotions. We work diligently to support children in dealing with strong emotions and resolving conflict in healthy and sustainable ways. Bulleted below are a few ways in which we support children in resolving conflicts sustainable and productively.
- Mindfulness
- Belly Breaths
- Self Talk
- The Purposeful Use of a Quiet Corner or Nook
As always, please feel free to reach out to us regarding any questions you have about our social emotional curriculum, it's purpose, and use.
Sincerely,
Brian and Sivanne
Writing Workshop: Making Characters Come to Life Through Dialogue
Reading Workshop: Getting to Know the Main Character
While reading at home with your child, ask them to describe the main characters of their books. Encourage them to be specific about the character's likes and dislikes. Facilitate a discussion regarding the inner and outer traits the character's possess.
Exploration
Some children worked to construct the Williamsburg Clock Tower in the block area this week. Others to another stab at building the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.
Our hollow blocks area was transformed into Bittersweet. Children created menus, signage, and rolls. They used the art center to make money and paper representations of food.
Children added to the flags for the second year in a row. We'll decorate our flags at the conclusion of each school year.
Problem Solving Using Math Tool Kits
We Need Cereal Boxes
Important Wave Hill Field Trip Information
Additionally, if you are able to supply us with extra snacks, picnic blankets, and field games such as frisbee, please let us know or send your child to school with one of the above.
Thank you,
Sivanne and Brian