Category Archives: Foundations of Learning

FOL Fridays: The Value of Play

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Play is a natural activity for children. The child a play is self-motivated and actively engaged. Whereas games are governed by rules, the value of play is that it provides freedom from evaluation and judgment. The freedom of a playful … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: Benefits of Reading Aloud

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Reading to a child on a regular basis benefits him in several key ways. Reading increases his knowledge of the world, his vocabulary, his familiarity with the written language, and his interest in becoming literate. In fact, the larger the … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: Where’s the Balance?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

The semicircular canals are three tiny, fluid-filled tubes in our inner ear that help us keep our balance. When we move our heads around, the fluid triggers the hairs that line each canal. These hairs translate the movement of the … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: Reading Time and Children

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Reading to young children is such a valuable tool, not to mention a delightful activity with all kinds of benefits. Research shows that children who are read to do better in school, and that reading is also a calming, wonderful … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: Sequence Development

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Theresa Case

Sequencing is the ability to remember an order of events or instructions. If you’re wondering how long of a list your child should be able to remember or follow, a good rule of thumb is that young children are able … Continue reading →

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