리치 아웃 시, 우리는 학생의 성공을 축하하는 것이 매우 중요하다고 믿습니다.. 또 다른 Star Student를 발표하게 되어 기쁘게 생각합니다. - 엠마!
Emma는 학생들이 노력과 우수성에 대한 헌신을 통해 성취할 수 있는 모든 것을 대표합니다.. Emma의 교사는 그녀를 학습에 대한 훌륭한 태도를 가진 학생으로 인식합니다., 지시를 매우 잘 받아들인다, and has an extremely supportive family who often communicates with her teachers. In class, Emma is a careful and attentive listener who is confident enough to share her ideas, but patient enough to give everyone their turn. She doesn’t mind taking risks, and is able to inject her personality into her work.
Emma is currently enrolled in our Creative Reading and Writing Level 4 Course, and she has shown a real gift in being able to create strong imagery in her writing. At the beginning of the semester, she completed a review of Blue Frog’s Shanghai Disneyland branch.
Emma showed her ability to critique specific aspects of a place, and develop her ideas using appropriate detail.
“The view and location are both very satisfying. At night we can sit outside and enjoy the sight of the Disney Castle and the fireworks.”
As the semester went on, Emma showed development in her writing skills, and began to incorporate more advanced literary techniques. In an assignment on describing landscapes, Emma was able to create a strong image using precise vocabulary and figurative language.
“Furry moss splashed onto the salty rocks as they spread far, like jam on bread. Bleary ripples formed as the fountain fell into the pond below.”
Emma continued to apply the lessons she learned throughout the course, and her ability as a writer became stronger. In a recent assignment on writing a Fantasy Narrative, Emma constructed the setting and character of her story deliberately and effectively.
“Glittering sunshine shone from the window and on to the soft, silky bed sheet. Warm colored sweet flowers bloomed beside the open window. Dim but diligent drawings hung on the refreshing seaweed-green wall.”
As you can see, Emma displays characteristics of a promising young writer. Her determination to improve, and careful application of the lessons taught have helped to elevate her writing to a more advanced level.
Thank you Emma, for being such a STAR! We look forward to seeing your growth for a long time to come. We know this is only the beginning of a brilliant journey.
교육자로서, 우리는 종종 질문을 받았습니다, “아이가 만화책을 읽지 않게 하려면 어떻게 해야 할까요??” 학부모들은 만화가 교육적 가치를 제공하지 못한다고 걱정한다., 학문적으로 충분히 엄격하지 않습니다, 아니면 무엇보다 최악이다, 자녀의 시간 낭비. 이에, 우리의 대답은 대개 그들을 놀라게 한다, 그리고 그 대답은, “그들에게 만화를 읽게 해주세요.!”
만화는 순전히 독서의 즐거움을 위한 것이라는 인식이 있기 때문에 부모가 약간 걱정하는 것은 이해할 수 있습니다., 하지만, 만화는 시간을 보내는 것 외에도 많은 이점이 있습니다..
만화와 그래픽 소설은 새로운 형태의 글쓰기가 아닙니다.. 물론, 여러 세대에 걸쳐 많은 사람들이 즐겼습니다.. 수년에 걸쳐, 장르가 상당한 깊이와 의미를 지닌 장르로 바뀌었습니다., 이것이 바로 우리가 부모들에게 자녀가 만화를 읽도록 허락할 뿐만 아니라, 뿐만 아니라 그렇게 하도록 지원하기 위해.
만화를 읽어야 하는 가장 큰 이유는 다음과 같습니다. (특히 여름에!):
영어가 모국어가 아닌 학생들의 경우, 만화는 영어 문학을 즐기기 시작할 수 있는 좋은 방법을 제공합니다.. 많은 어린이들에게, 영어 교과서에서 소설로 넘어가는 작업은 매우 어려울 수 있습니다., 하지만 만화는 아이들이 자신감을 키우고 유창하게 읽는 데 필요한 다리를 제공할 수 있습니다.. 그림의 시각적 단서를 통해 학생들은 줄거리와 등장인물은 물론 새로운 어휘에 대한 더 깊은 이해를 얻을 수 있습니다.. 게다가, 효과적인 문학적 장치를 소개합니다., 의성어와 같은 (전쟁포로라고 생각하세요! 헤로인! 줌!) 관용어 (다음과 같은 관용어의 의미를 보여주는 그림, “고양이가 혀를 잡았어요?"라는 표현이 관용구 자체를 가열하는 것보다 훨씬 더 의미가 있습니다.!).
2.추론 강화
추론은 표준화된 읽기 평가에서 많은 학생들이 어려움을 겪는 핵심 읽기 기술입니다.. 추론은 우리가 읽은 내용을 바탕으로 결론을 내릴 때 발생합니다.. 학생들이 독해 과제나 평가 중에 직면하게 될 질문의 예는 다음과 같습니다., “그 캐릭터는 어떤 기분이 들었나요??”, “무엇에 대해 결론을 내릴 수 있습니까?”, “이야기의 교훈은 무엇입니까?”?만화에서는 일반적으로 소설 속 화자가 말하는 정보를 추론하기 위해 학생들이 "행간을 읽어야" 합니다., 그래서 그들은 만화를 읽음으로써 이 기술을 강화하는 귀중한 경험을 많이 얻을 수 있습니다..
3.워드 파워!
만화나 그래픽노블에서 자주 등장, 작가들은 상당히 고급 어휘를 포함하고 있습니다, 스토리 라인의 일부뿐만 아니라 캐릭터의 이름에도 포함됩니다.. ~ 안에 2016 세계적으로 유명한 샌디에고 코믹콘에서, 캘리포니아, 교육자로 구성된 패널리스트는 학생들의 어휘력을 키우는 데 있어 만화의 힘에 대해 논의했습니다.. 제임스 버키 카터, Building Literacy Connections with Graphic Novels의 저자는 이렇게 말했습니다., “당신은 거상을 가지고 있습니다, 와 그 사람 이렇게 크네, 거대한 금속 녀석. 당신은 거상이라는 단어가 무엇을 의미하는지 정말 잘 이해하게 되었고 그것은 10센트짜리 좋은 단어입니다.. 밴시의 힘이 비명을 지르고 있다. 당신은 그들이 가지고 있는 어휘를 구현하는 이러한 문자를 가지고 있습니다.. 그것은 새로운 단어를 배우는 재미있는 방법입니다, 상황에 따른 단서 외에도.”
이 책을 읽은 후에는 자녀가 바로 만화나 그래픽 소설을 읽도록 놔두어도 됩니다.! 그게 우리 귀에 들리는 음악이에요. 어디서부터 시작해야 할지 모르겠다면, 여러분의 자녀가 시도해보고 싶어할 만한 학생이 좋아하는 몇 가지 요리가 있습니다.!
개 남자 - Dave Pilkey
제이슨 레이놀즈의 마일즈 모랄레스 스파이더맨
스마일, 자매, 유령, Raina Telgemeier의 드라마 및 기타 이야기
Jeff Smith의 뼈
자녀를 위한 더 많은 여름 독서 기회를 찾고 있습니다.? 여름 독서 코스에 대한 자세한 내용은 교육 컨설턴트에게 문의하세요.. 우리는 귀하의 자녀와 함께 읽기를 기대하고 있습니다!
시험시즌이 다가왔습니다, 학생과 학부모 모두에게 매우 스트레스가 많은 시기가 될 수 있습니다.. Reach Out에서는 여러분이 시도하지 않았을 수도 있는 몇 가지 독특한 학습 팁을 제공하여 시험 불안을 완화하는 데 최선을 다하고 싶습니다..
Conventional wisdom of studying has often been followed by many parents and teachers who mean well, 하지만, if we look at some interesting research-based approaches we can see that there are a variety of effective ways to study! It’s always good to try new things, especially for children. They can experience new ways of doing things when they are young, and when they are a bit older, they can choose the way best suited to their own personal needs and style.
지금, let’s take a look at three unique ways to study.
Variety is the Spice of Life-Even When Studying
For many, many years we've been told that in order to study well, we should study in the same place every day; a place that is quiet, well lit, and has all our materials. While this might be true for some of the time we are studying, research shows us that our brains actually do better when we vary the location in which we are studying. Quite surprising, right?
In a study done all the way back in 1978, college students were given 40 vocabulary words to study. One group was told to study the list twice in the same location. The other group was told to study the list in two different locations. What they found was, the group that varied their studying locations actually performed better on remembering the words later. Now why is that? 잘, our brain often makes connections to information based on our environment, so the more we vary our environment, the more we are giving our brains a chance to retain information as it will attach to more things. This may also be why one visualization technique, where one visualizes things they wish to remember to certain places in an environment they are familiar with, can be so effective as well. For students, simply switching up the environment might do the trick!
Have Fun!
Some parents might mistakenly think that if their child is laughing or getting excited while learning or studying, they might be wasting their time. However, this is not necessarily the case.
As a parent, in your work or office you might have special workshops from time to time. The workshops are usually used as a tool to help you learn about a new strategy, idea, or information that will help you learn more at work. These sessions are often run by people who specialize in creating motivating and inspiring workshops that invigorate and energize employees. The days can be long and intense, but if they are done right, employees can walk away confident in their new knowledge and skills.
The same rings true for young people. Introducing game play and fun as a way to study for exams not only makes your child smile, but research indicates that having fun while learning activates certain cognitive resources, associates rewards and pleasure with learning, strengthens and broadens memory networks, and toggles abstract thinking and focused attention.
The Pomodoro Technique
Staying focused, on-task and motivated to complete certain activities can be difficult for both adults and children alike. Have you ever felt like you have been staring at a computer screen for hours, but accomplished very little? Or maybe you have a deadline in a few days, but are only inching towards the finish line? It’s no wonder, as research shows that our mind tends to wander up to 20% of the time, perhaps even more for younger people.
One interesting technique was created by college student Francesco Cirillo as a way to help him stay focused, and that is the Pomodoro Technique, which got its name from the tomato shaped timer Cirillo used while testing this strategy on himself. How it works is you set a timer for 25 minutes, which is work time. Then set it again for 5 minutes, which is break time. This is a great time to get up, stretch, take a lap around the house, pet your cat, or get a drink of water or a snack. After break time is up, set the timer for another 25 minutes and repeat!
It turns out that this strategy is backed up by scientific evidence, as researchers concluded that short breaks help keep your attention span on track. This might be related to the fact that cognitive boredom can lead to an unengaged mind, which is the last thing you want when studying for an important exam.
We hope you have enjoyed exploring these unique study tips as much as we have! Wishing your child the best of luck on exams this month. Jiayou!
We know that there is so much we can do to nurture and educate our children, which is why as parents we often go to great lengths to fill their time with enriching activities and classes. Why do we do this? For many reasons of course, but the main goal is to ensure their future success. Parents hope that their children will be even more successful in life than they were themselves. Success, of course, is subjective, and we may all have our own definition of success. Generally however, we might agree that success includes feeling content in one’s personal life, as well having a sense of career satisfaction and financial security.
Recently there has been an intriguing TED Talk being shared on social media, in which former Dean of Freshman at Stanford University, Julie Lythcott-Haims, cites evidence from the Harvard Grant Study that correlates professional success in life to individuals having done chores as children. Not soccer training, not language learning, not painting, but chores.
Surprising right?
Many of our children growing up in big cities may never know what it’s like to scrub a dish, wash a window, or mop a floor. We might feel like there are more important things to do to build their knowledge and their character. Lythcott-Haims explains that those children who do get their hands dirty, 하지만, may reach a level of success in life that surpasses their no-chore-doing peers. That is because it teaches students how to contribute and step up when work needs to be done, and that doing the “grunt work” that others might scoff at, because it is what is best for all, is what gets noticed in the workplace.
The workplaces of the high-achievers who took part in the Harvard Grant Study were notable, such as the White House, where participant President Kennedy worked, and the editor’s office where Ben Bradlee sat as editor of The Washington Post. We can assume that their parents, like us, had to prod and plead for the chores to be done, and accept that even if they were done, they might not have been done well; and that’s okay.
The important thing, as Lythcott-Haims points out, is that by doing chores, children realize that they, “…have to do the work of life in order to be part of life.” They realize that life does not just happen to them, and for them, but with them.
If your children are already doing chores as part of their daily summer routine, bravo! You are on the right track. If not, no need to panic. It is never too late to introduce chores into the lives of our children. Here are some tips to help get you started!
Let Them Be a Part of It
When introducing the concept of your children completing chores to help, have a “family meeting” where everyone is present to discuss what will be expected of your children and why. You can ask your child to help you write a list of chores they could potentially help with around the house. They might surprise you with their enthusiasm as doing chores is very exciting for some children because it makes them feel empowered and helpful (two things we often like to feel as adults).
Game-ify It
To make things fun, because fun makes everything better, you or your child can write the chores on popsicle sticks and each day your child can choose one stick from the jar. That will be their chore for the day! If you have more than one child at home, you can always turn cleaning into a competition by setting a timer and seeing which child can clean the most toys in the given amount of time, for example.
Reward It
부모로서, we are rewarded for our contributions at work with a salary. Shouldn’t our children also be rewarded for their hard work? One idea is that if your child completes all of his or her chores for the week, he or she can choose a small toy from a “treasure box” filled with small toys. Another option could be that if your child consistently completes chores for a month, they can choose an extra special family outing.
Teaching our children to do chores is not always easy, but the potential benefits are worth the time and effort. We hope you found our tips useful, and that they can help lead to a positive experience for you and your child. Happy cleaning!
We are pleased to announce a new summer book club, just for parents! Summer is the perfect time to read that book you have always wanted to read, but have not had the time to. This summer, we invite you to join us in reading 아이들이 듣고 또 듣게 하여 아이들이 말하게 하는 방법.
We know it is not always easy to connect with our children because of the demands of school, work and daily life. Sometimes our anxieties about the future interfere with us living our lives right now. However, one thing we can guarantee is that we will never get another chance to experience childhood with our own children, and we don’t want to miss out on this precious time. 그래서, how can we make the most of it and have meaningful conversations with our children that will strengthen our bond and help our children feel supported? These are big questions many of us have.
To help us answer these important questions, we invite you to join us in reading one of the most popular parenting books of all time, written by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, which teaches us how to accept our children’s feelings, as by not doing so we could be unwittingly causing bad behavior. It also teaches us positive ways to encourage cooperation, as well as independence, autonomy, and self-confidence. These are all the ingredients needed to help nurture a positive parent-child relationship that will indeed help to grow our children into confident and capable adults.
How Will It Work?
The first step is to contact one of our Education Consultants to register. Registration is FREE and open to everyone! We will create a group chat where the book study content and sharing will take place starting on July 1st. Lindsey Fine, our Education Manager, will be joining the group as a parent as well, as she is a mother of two boys, aged 4 그리고 6, who will be learning along with you. She will also be helping to lead the weekly discussions.
The book can be found in English and Chinese and easily accessible in print, e-book, or audiobook formats.
Then there are two options for how you would like to participate:
The reading schedule is as follows:
Week 1: Chapters 1 & 2
Week 2: Chapters 3 & 4
Week 3: Chapters 5 & 6
Week 4 Chapters 7 & Afterword
At the end of the month, we will host an online workshop led by School Counselor, 레지나 웨너. At the workshop, Regina will share additional information and strategies you can use to strengthen your relationship with your child.
About Regina Wehner
Regina Wehner is a Licensed School Counselor that has worked with students in Middle School for over 16 years. Originally from the United States, she lives with her husband and 2 children, ages 10 그리고 12, in Beijing, China.
Regina works at the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), a diverse international school. A big part of being a school counselor is helping students learn about themselves and others as they are growing. Regina also hosts monthly Parent Coffee Mornings to bring parents together to learn more about their children's developmental changes and how to communicate during these times of transition.
Contact us today to join!
Helping Your Child Learn New Vocabulary
Research indicates that if we want students to succeed in the academic context, on important assessments and high-stakes exams, as well as their future careers, we must help them develop their vocabulary. The reason for that is this: our understanding of new information is directly linked to our understanding of the vocabulary used to communicate that new information.
For students, increasing their vocabulary is one key to success in mastering a language; the more words we know, the more words we understand, and the more words we can use in our writing to make it more impactful and effective. However, learning now vocabulary is sometimes viewed as a tedious or elusive process. Sometimes parents are not sure how to guide their children, especially as the way we approach vocabulary study study may vastly differ from the way parents studied it when they were in school.
Don’t worry, Reach Out is here to help! Let’s explore vocabulary acquisition (the process of memorizing and applying new vocabulary), and we’ll tell you how you can help your child build their vocabulary!
Talk About It!
It might seem overly simple, but when it comes to learning new words, one effective way young people do it is by talking with others. Children learn new words best when they are in context, such as in a conversation about a certain topic. They can infer a bit of new words’ meanings based on how they are used along with the other words they are already familiar with.
You have likely been interrupted by your child on many occasions when you use unfamiliar vocabulary and they curiously ask, “What does disaster mean?” You might have been referring to the state of their bedroom (as in it is a complete mess), and by taking a moment to explain the multiple meanings of disaster to them, you will not only have taught them a new word to describe a messy room, but also a failure or a naturally occurring phenomenon, such as a natural disaster.
그래서, talking with your child is a great way to teach them new words!
Explore It!
Students generally understand that they can use a dictionary or a translator if they encounter a word they do not know, but sometimes even the definition of a word might leave them with more questions than answers.
In our experience, many students do not utilize one very important tool for learning and applying new vocabulary, and that tool is a thesaurus! If you notice your child overusing a word when speaking or in their writing, for example, “pretty”, “cute”, “good”, or “bad”, then take some time to show them how to use a website such as thesaurus.com to look those words up. When they search for the word such as “pretty” they will see that there are so many interesting and unique words to use instead! I
In our experience, students really enjoy using new vocabulary, and feel empowered to know there is a tool to help them make their words mightier.
Play!
Having fun while learning isn’t just something teachers do to make students happy, it’s actually been proven by neuroscience to be an effective way to help students learn more and more deeply. Research shows that when students are both stimulated and challenged, their brains release dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that stimulates the memory centers and promotes the release of acetylcholinem, which increases focused attention.
In our courses here at Reach Out, vocabulary instruction is an important part of each lesson. We also have courses launching this summer, Vocabulary Builder Levels 1-3, in which we will focus exclusively on helping your child expand their vocabulary knowledge with challenging new words. While the words chosen offer the challenge, tools like Quizlet and games such as Guess Who and Sentence Racer provide students with the chance to interact in a meaningful and engaging way.
How do we know these methods are effective? Because our decades of experience, and study of educational psychology and methodology have taught us how students learn best!
We would love to help your child learn new vocabulary as one of the ways he or she can become an effect more effective and successful reader, writer, and speaker. To learn more about how we can help, contact one of our Education Consultants today!
좀 더 개별화된 교육 서비스를 찾고 계시다면, Reach Out은 전문 교육자들과 1:1 서비스를 제공합니다.!
우리는 무엇을 제공합니까??
우리 선생님들은 영어를 포함한 다양한 일대일 과목을 제공합니다., 사회과학, 그리고 수학.
우리의 우수한 자격을 갖추고 경험이 풍부한 교사들을 만나보세요!
1:1 서비스를 선택해야 하는 이유?
아마도 귀하의 자녀는 해외 유학을 준비하거나 새 학교에 지원하고 있으며 자신의 기술을 연마하기 위해 보다 집중적이고 목표화된 접근 방식을 원할 것입니다.. 대안으로, 귀하의 자녀는 현재 커리큘럼에 대해 충분한 도전을 느끼지 않을 수도 있습니다., 그리고 자신의 능력 수준에 더 적합한 대체 접근 방식이 필요합니다..
부모가 이와 같은 서비스를 검색하는 데는 여러 가지 이유가 있습니다., 그리고 우리는 항상 귀하 자녀의 고유한 상황을 이해하고 그들에게 가장 적합한 서비스를 제공하기 위해 노력할 것이라고 확신할 수 있습니다..
어떻게 작동하나요??
우리의 실무적인 접근 방식을 통해, 및 오리엔테이션 과정, 현재 평가 데이터를 기반으로 자녀의 지식과 기술을 평가합니다., 작문 능력, 그리고 더. 우리의 연구 결과를 바탕으로, 우리는 자녀의 필요에 가장 적합한 교사를 선택합니다. Reach Out의 모든 선생님은 엄선되었습니다., 도전적인 커리큘럼을 가르친 다년간의 경험을 가지고 있습니다., IGCSE와 같은, IB, 그리고 AP, 전 세계 최고의 학교에서.
우리의 프로세스는 목표 지향적입니다.. 우리는 귀하의 자녀가 교육 목표를 달성하기 위해 필요한 것이 무엇인지 정확히 알아냅니다., 그런 다음 자녀의 특별한 요구에 가장 잘 맞는 독특하고 맞춤화된 학습 경로를 만듭니다..
Reach Out은 또 무엇을 제공합니까??
1:1 서비스 외에도, Reach Out은 2~8학년 자녀가 IGCSE와 같은 엄격한 프로그램을 준비하는 데 도움이 되도록 학년 수준 이상의 콘텐츠에 도전하고 참여하도록 특별히 고안된 다양한 코스를 제공합니다., IB, 그리고 AP.
더 자세히 알아보려면 어떻게 해야 하나요??
1:1 서비스에 대해 더 자세히 알아보시려면, 자세한 내용을 알아보려면 오늘 교육 컨설턴트에게 문의하세요.! 우리는 귀하의 자녀가 밝은 미래를 위한 교육 목표를 달성할 수 있도록 돕기를 기대합니다.!
Who We Are
As you may have noticed, we have been growing and have some exciting additions to what we offer here at Reach Out. As it has been a while since we introduced ourselves, we thought we would share our story with you to help you better understand who we are and what we do!
Our Mission
Reach Out’s mission is to connect students with expert educators who create and deliver original, inspiring, world-class curricula. We have embarked on this journey so that we may help students understand how to find their own unique voice and uncover the creative and valuable ideas that lie within each of them. With their voices, they have the power to change the world, and we wish to empower them to do so.
Our Vision
Reach Out strives to be an internationally recognized educational institution that allows students to access top level international curriculum and educators, no matter where in the world they are. Our students will be perceptive, curious, and critical thinkers who make informed choices as excellent problem solvers and communicators. Reach Out students will achieve their academic and personal goals and dreams from Primary School to University, placing their brilliant futures within reach.
Our Core Values
These are the principles which shape Reach Out:
Our Story
Reach Out was created by a small group of dedicated mothers, perhaps much like yourself. They were brought together by a common vision for the educational needs of their children. Some were looking for an educational program that could offer their children access to the ideas, teaching philosophy, and methodology that matched what they had experienced while living abroad. Others were looking for an internationalized curriculum that their children could access to enrich their educational experience in China. What they shared in common was a desire for a rigorous program that also opened the doors to creative and critical thinking, self-reflection, and personal expression - the hallmarks of a strong international curriculum. After spending considerable time exploring various options, these moms were not able to find anything that quite met their children’s needs.
그래서, they did what any good mother would do, given the chance, and found their own way to offer their children the best possible learning opportunities designed to help them thrive. They consulted expert teachers and worked with other parents to discover how they could best meet the needs of other children with similar goals. Children, we hope, like yours.
The parents were committed to:
We are happy to say that these mothers have achieved their goal. Today Reach Out boasts a complete line of rigorous yet engaging courses in which students learn deeply while having fun and creating meaningful relationships with their teachers and peers.
All of this because of our founding mothers’ commitment to their children’s education and happiness.
What Makes Us Unique?
While we understand parents have an array of choices when it comes to programs that enrich their children’s education, we believe we offer many unique qualities that are not easily found elsewhere.
Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced educators who have created a unique and rigorous program based on international school standards, which prepares younger students to take on rigorous curriculums such as IGCSE, IB, 그리고 AP.
-Our one to one programs and curriculums designed to exceed the educational needs of our students
-Our teaching philosophy of inspiring and empowering students, and teaching methodology of allowing students to explore knowledge widely and deeply while at the same time developing a love of learning
-Our commitment to the long-term success of our students as we strive to equip them with the essential skills they will need to succeed in their future careers and the world beyond school
- The detailed feedback we provide with all of our student assessments, so that students know where they are succeeding and where they might improve, as well as the supplemental materials and instruction needed to help our students close any gaps in understanding
-Our dedication to developing our students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills, which will be essential for their future, as well as the future of our global society
-Our promise to hire all of our teaching and non-teaching staff based on their mutual passion for education
-Our ability to empower students to use the language, knowledge, and skills they acquire to develop themselves beyond the classroom and into curious, lifelong learners who set and pursue challenging, fulfilling, and worthwhile goals.
-Our hands-on, individualized approach to creating a learning path for our students so that no matter what grade level they are when they join us, they will be equipped with the tools necessary to improve and grow rapidly
-Our commitment to empowering our clients with information and experiences that will help them make the absolute best choices for their child's education by offering informative articles, videos and workshops.
Our Curriculum
Our Blue Line curriculum, which includes courses for students in Grades 2 to 8, was designed by expert educators with advanced level degrees in their subject areas who have spent decades in some of the top international schools in the world. We use backwards curriculum design working our way from the first year of programs such as the widely recognized and respected IGCSE program.
As our educators have spent years teaching courses pre-IGCSE, IGCSE, IB and AP or A Levels curriculum, they understand what students need to succeed in those programs. 그래서, each aspect of our curriculum has been created to make sure that all of our students enter their first day of Grade 9 feeling confident, equipped, and prepared to meet the demands of these rigorous courses.
We offer a wide range of courses in the subjects of English, Math, History and Geography. See below for more detailed information on our full course offerings.
Additional Services
We are also pleased to announce the creation of our Silver Line, which offers bespoke educational services that take an individualized approach to meeting our students' needs. We begin with a deep assessment of each student's educational goals and needs, and then create and implement a scheme of work with which our expert educators will use to guide your child through the academic challenges of High School in order to prepare them to eventually attend their dream university.
We also offer 1-on-1 services at all grade levels for parents who wish to offer their children more individual care and instruction. Our expert Education Consultants will make sure to match your child with the best educator for his or her specific needs and goals.
Join Us!
We look forward to meeting your family and discussing how you can be part of our Reach Out family; one that learns together, cares for each other, overcomes challenges together, and celebrates successes with one another. Please contact us today to find out more.
We hope to hear from you soon!
부모가 되는 것은 어렵다. 사실은, 오늘날 우리 세상의 변화와 함께, 그것은 우리가 수십 년 동안 직면해야 했던 어려운 순간 중 하나일 수도 있습니다.. 변화는 불확실성을 낳는다, 불확실성은 스트레스로 이어질 수 있습니다. 스트레스는 확실히 우리 삶의 모든 영역에 영향을 미칩니다, 때로는 사랑하는 사람과의 관계에 가장 큰 영향을 미칠 수도 있습니다.; 특히 우리 아이들.
우리 아이들은 복잡할 수 있어요 (그것을 직시하자, 우리도 그럴 수 있지!), 그리고 모든 움직임이 "올바른" 움직임인지 확인하는 것은 어려운 작업입니다.. 우리의 모든 대화는, 요구하다, 요청, 계획, 칭찬과 비판에는 의미가 있다. 우리가 아이들과 대화하는 매 순간, 미래가 너무 불확실한 이 시대에 이 말이 우리 아이들에게 위대한 미래에 대한 희망을 심어주기에 충분할 것이라고 믿습니다.. 시대 변화, 그리고 이것도 지나가리라, 하지만 우리가 보장할 수 있는 한 가지는 우리가 아이들과 함께 어린 시절을 보낼 수 있는 두 번째 기회는 결코 없을 것이라는 점입니다..
부모로서, 우리는 실제로 옳은 일을 하고 있는지 종종 스스로에게 묻습니다., 우리 아이들에게 어떻게 다가갈 수 있을지 궁금해요, 우리 아이들을 더 잘 이해하려고 노력해요, 때로는 우리가 잘못하고 있다고 스스로에게 말하기 때문에 죄책감을 느끼는 경우도 있습니다.. 자주, 그건 사실이 아니야, 하지만 모든 상황에서 누구에게나 도움이 되는 아이를 키우는 방법에 대한 지침서는 없습니다.. 확신하는, 조언이 많아요, 압도적인 양이다, 하지만 또, 대부분의 조언은 그저 그렇습니다; 귀하 또는 귀하의 자녀를 모르는 사람들의 지도 및 추천. 그 중 일부는 도움이 됩니다., 그리고 일부는… 그다지 많지는 않습니다.
하지만 우리가 부인할 수 없는 한 가지는 부모와 자녀 사이의 건강한 관계의 중요성입니다..
연구에 따르면:
아이와 관계를 형성하는 시간을 갖는 것이 중요합니다, 그리고 어쩌면 더욱 긴급할 수도 있다, 그 시간 동안 우리 아이들과 나누는 상호작용이 긍정적인지 확인하기. 많은 부모들이 어려워하는 부분입니다, 그래서 우리는 그 책을 위한 부모 북클럽을 만들었습니다. 아이들이 듣고 또 듣게 하여 아이들이 말하게 하는 방법 작성자: Adele Faber 및 Elaine Mazlish. 우리는 유대감을 강화하기 위해 아이들과 긍정적으로 소통하는 방법을 함께 배웠습니다.. 우리는 책에 나온 아이디어를 토론하는 시간을 보냈습니다, 책에 나온 전략 중 일부를 역할극으로 펼치는 가상 모임도 가졌습니다.. 게다가, 중학교 지도 상담사를 초대했습니다, 레지나 웨너, 우리 아이의 인지적, 정서적 발달을 이해하기 위한 워크숍을 부모에게 제공합니다..
다음은 여러분과 공유하고 싶은 몇 가지 주요 내용입니다.!
첫 번째, ~에서 아이들이 듣고 또 듣게 하여 아이들이 말하게 하는 방법, 여기 우리가 가장 좋아하는 두 가지 전략이 있습니다:
아이들은 감정 조절에 어려움을 겪습니다, 뇌의 감정 조절 센터는 가장 늦게 발달하는 센터 중 하나이기 때문에. 이는 그들이 연민과 모델링의 형태로 우리의 도움이 필요하다는 것을 의미합니다.. 너무 어려울 수 있어요, 특히 우리가 때때로 자신의 감정을 관리하는 데 어려움을 겪을 때! 우리는 두 가지만 있으면 되는 쉬운 전략을 가지고 있습니다.:
아이가 학교에서 일어난 일 때문에 화가 나서 집에 돌아올 때, 우리의 현명한 조언을 강의하고 제공하는 대신, 우리는 단순히 그들의 우려 사항을 듣고 아이디어를 그들에게 다시 반복할 수 있습니다.. 예를 들어, 아이가 집에 와서 화가 나서 이런 말을 하면, “으윽, 오늘 엘리자베스와 사라는 나에게 너무 못되게 굴었어! 그들은 나를 완전히 무시했고 나는 이제 둘 다 싫어!"라고 말하는 대신, “엘리자베스와 사라는 당신의 가장 친한 친구입니다.. 별 일은 아니고 내일은 괜찮을 거라고 확신해요,"라고 말하면 자녀의 감정을 무효화할 수 있습니다., 당신은 말할 수 있습니다, "오, 알겠어요. Elizabeth와 Sarah는 당신이 약간 소외감을 느끼게 만들었어요. 그 일로 인해 당신은 좀 슬프고 화가 났을 것입니다.” 이 시점에서 아이는 계속 말하고 마음을 열 수도 있습니다., 그거 대단해! 그것은 그들이 당신을 신뢰하고 당신이 그들의 기분을 좋게 만들고 있다는 것을 의미합니다.. 계속 듣기, 목례, 말하다, “으음으음,"라고 말하고 그들이 말하는 것을 반복합니다.. 단순히 들어주는 것만으로도 자녀가 느끼게 될 것입니다. 100% 더 나아졌고 다음 도전에 직면할 준비가 되었습니다.!
2. 나는 바란다!
우리 아이들은 종종 자신에게 없는 것이 있었으면 좋겠다거나 지금과 다른 것이 있었으면 좋겠다는 형태로 자신의 욕구를 표현합니다.. 예를 들어, 아이들은 말할지도 모른다, “그 숙제를 다 안 했으면 좋겠어요.” 우리는 회신할 수 있습니다, "잘, 너도 그렇고 그게 다야!” 또는 “네가 해야 할 일은 바로 이것이다.. 네 책임이니까 지금 해야 해!”
부모가 계속 같은 불평을 듣고 같은 추론을 반복하는 것에 좌절감을 느끼기 때문에 이것은 의지의 싸움으로 확대될 수 있습니다.. 아이들은 자신의 의견이 무효화되고 오해받는 것 같아 답답함을 느낍니다.. 잘, 괜찮아요, 우리는 돕기 위해 여기 있습니다! 대화의 방향을 바꾸는 데 도움이 될 작은 트릭이 있습니다., 그리고 그것은 동의하다 자녀와 함께. 반직관적으로 들릴 수도 있지만, 하지만 우리는 이 트릭을 직접 경험했고 그것은 놀라운 효과를 발휘했습니다.!
예를 들어, 당신의 아이가 말한다면, “오늘은 내가 원하는 대로 공원에 갈 수 있었으면 좋겠어.!”
말하는 대신, “난 못해, 나는 너무 바빠요,” 또는 “예, 하지만 우리는 할 수 없습니다, 비가 온다,"라고 말할 수 있다, “우리도 그랬으면 좋겠어! 우리는 공원에 가서 피크닉을 할 수도 있어요! 우리는 연을 날리고 비눗방울을 불 수도 있어요! 거실에서 소풍을 하고 화장실에서 비눗방울을 불면 어떨까요?!”
첫 번째 부분은 아이들의 흥미를 유발하고 상상력을 자극합니다., 그들을 행복한 곳으로 데려가는 것. 다음 부분은 상대방이 당신의 말을 듣고 당신과 연결되어 있다는 느낌을 갖게 해줍니다..
지금, Ms의 하이라이트. 베너의 작업장:
*제가 이것을 선택하도록 도와주세요! :)*
앞으로 우리 워크숍이나 독서 클럽에 가입하고 싶다면, 우리를 팔로우하고 계속 지켜봐 주시기 바랍니다! 올 가을에는 좋은 일이 생길 거예요!
많은 부모님들이 자녀의 글쓰기 능력을 향상시킬 수 있는 가장 빠른 방법이 무엇인지 묻습니다.. 우리는 진정으로 효과적이고 숙련된 작가가 되는 데 지름길은 없다고 굳게 믿습니다., 학생들이 자신의 글쓰기에 더 효율적으로 다음 단계로 나아가는 데 도움이 될 수 있는 몇 가지 사항이 있습니다.. 무엇이든 마스터하려고 노력하는 것처럼, 성공의 열쇠는 노력과 반복에 있다. 이러한 기술을 정기적으로 연습하면 자녀가 교육 목표를 달성하는 데 도움이 됩니다..
이 기사는 다양한 유형의 글쓰기에 적합한 기술에 초점을 맞춘 일련의 기사 중 첫 번째 기사입니다.. 이번 주, 우리는 설명적인 글쓰기 팁에 중점을 둘 것입니다.
설명 작성 팁:
서술형 글쓰기는 진정한 예술 형식입니다, 그 목적은 독자의 마음 속에 이미지를 만드는 것이어야 하기 때문입니다.. 액션과 대화만으로는 스토리를 전달할 수 없습니다., 말로 그림을 그리지 않고서는 시의 깊은 의미와 감정을 전달할 수 없습니다..
설명을 탁월하게 하는 강력한 방법 중 하나는 가능한 한 형용사와 부사를 추가하는 것입니다.. 예를 들어, 아이가 이야기를 쓴다면 다음과 같은 글을 쓸 수도 있습니다.:
“해리는 밖으로 나가 친구들을 찾기 시작했어요.”
이 문장은 기본적인 의미를 전달하지만, 독자에게 미치는 영향도 기본입니다. 형용사와 부사의 형태로 설명 언어를 추가하여, 문장에 이미지를 빠르고 효과적으로 추가할 수 있습니다:
“해리는 현관문을 열고 나갔다, 그 사람 뒤에서 문을 닫아버렸어. 친구들을 찾아 동네를 열심히 뛰어다니면서 심장이 뛰었다”고 말했다.
수정된 문장에서는, 우리는 일어나고 있는 행동뿐만 아니라 우리에게 알려주는 설명을 봅니다., 뿐만 아니라 캐릭터의 감정을 느낄 수 있도록 도와줍니다., 스토리텔링의 중요한 측면.
이야기나 시를 더욱 효과적으로 만드는 또 다른 좋은 방법은 비유적인 언어를 추가하는 것입니다., 비유 같은 것. 직유는 독자가 무슨 일이 일어나고 있는지 더 명확하게 상상하는 데 도움이 될 수 있는 like 또는 as that을 사용하는 비교입니다..
예를 들어, 당신의 아이는 다음과 같은 것을 쓸 수도 있습니다:
너무 행복했어요!
너무 귀여웠어요!
그는 너무 무서웠어요!
더 나은 결과를 만드는 데 도움이 되는 비유를 추가할 수 있습니다.:
나는 털실 가게의 새끼 고양이처럼 행복했어요.
눈밭에서 노는 아기 팬더의 모습이 너무 귀여웠어요.
그는 방금 늑대가 울부짖는 소리를 들은 토끼처럼 겁이 났습니다..
서술적 글쓰기를 위한 마지막 팁은 작가가 독자가 느끼기를 원하는 것을 정확히 전달할 수 있을 만큼 매우 정확한 어휘를 선택하는 것입니다.. 자주, 학생들은 약간 모호한 설명을 작성합니다., 와 같은 문장으로:
그는 매우 피곤했어요.
영화가 너무 지루했어요.
그들은 매우 추웠어요.
방이 엄청 더워요.
다시, 이 문장들은 간단한 의미를 전달합니다, 하지만 설명적인 글에서는, 그것만으로는 충분하지 않다. 효과적인 설명은 영향력이 있는 어휘를 사용합니다., 가장 정확한 의미를 전달하기 위해 가장 좋은 단어만을 선택함으로써 이를 달성할 수 있습니다..
문장의 일부를 강력한 어휘로 대체하여 위의 문장을 평범한 문장에서 특별한 문장으로 바꾸는 방법을 알아보세요.:
그는 지쳤어요.
영화는 상상력이 없었다.
그들은 뼈 속까지 차가워졌어.
방은 불타고 있었다.
좋은 소식은 자녀가 위와 같은 문장을 만들기 위해 현재의 어휘 지식에 의존할 필요가 없다는 것입니다.. 동의어 사전에는 기억에 남는 설명을 만드는 데 필요한 모든 단어가 포함되어 있습니다..
이 팁이 도움이 되었기를 바랍니다.! 귀하의 자녀가 열정적인 교육자에게 이러한 기술을 실제로 적용하는 방법을 배우길 원하신다면, 새로운 여름 및 가을 코스에 대한 향후 공지사항을 계속 지켜봐 주시기 바랍니다!
다음 주, 설득력 있는 글쓰기 팁을 살펴보겠습니다!
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I grew up in five different countries (Sweden, England, Germany, South Africa, and Canada). Integration into a diverse spectrum of cultures growing up has made me see the world with an open mind. I currently reside in Canada and work as both a university lecturer and a Math teacher at Reach Out. Outside of work I really enjoy sports such as badminton and chess, which I played at a competitive level for many years.
What is your educational background and qualifications?
I received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and an obtained my MSc at the same university. My graduate work involved experimental geoscience where I designed an apparatus to investigate how diamonds reach the surface of the Earth through high velocity magmas. I published articles in two high impact journals and presented the work across Canada and Europe.
During my graduate studies I had the privilege of lecturing a few classes which transitioned into a lectureship position. Teaching at the university level involves lecturing a class of over 200 재학생, which is very different to the work I do at Reach Out, but has helped me develop a dynamic teaching style.
Additionally, I have been teaching Math and Science both privately and through educational organizations for over 6 연령.
Why did you join Reach Out?
I joined Reach Out because the prospect of being able to deliver high quality education from around the globe without border restrictions resonates with me.
I feel that the reason I am committed to staying at Reach Out is more important. The personalized classes being delivered has allowed me to connect with the students, making their progression much more meaningful to me. Some students have been together with me through multiple grade levels and I feel immensely proud to have played a role in their education.
What is your educational philosophy?
Having a background in experimental science has allowed me to see value in making breakthroughs through experimentation. By allowing students to experiment with different methodologies while offering guidance is an extremely effective way of teaching students to not be afraid of failure. Richard Fuller correctly said, “There is no such thing as a failed experiment, only experiments with unexpected outcomes.” Students often start my classes afraid to answer questions, discuss with their classmates, or write on the board since they don’t know the answers. Since I am always more focused on solutions rather than answers, students’ are rewarded for trying new techniques, discussing failed methods, and asking questions about their classmates’ work. I found this to produce a phenomenal learning environment and takes a lot of pressure off the students.
What is your favorite thing about teaching Math?
My favorite thing about teaching Math is the exciting challenges it provides. After teaching Math for many years, I have come to realize that students see the world from a unique perspective, which more often than not, is very different from my own. This diversity produces a wide spectrum of learning styles and requires me to stay very flexible with the methodologies I use in my teaching.
Math is a complex subject which has provided us with a universal language to better understand the universe that surrounds us. Having a good problem solving ability is a byproduct of learning Math and crucial for success in the modern world. For these reasons I have the responsibility to transform a traditionally dry and boring subject into something exciting by creating compelling lessons and using creativity to inspire my students. This will always be something I love about my job.
Who is your favorite mathematician and why?
This is a tough question, and it’s hard to pinpoint one Mathematician since I utilize the works of so many Mathematicians in just one lesson. If I had to pick it would be either Johannes Kepler or Nicolaus Copernicus since I also love astronomy. Their Math not only challenged everything that was believed about our solar system at the time, but also formed the foundations for understanding planetary motion. Space travel has relied heavily on these concepts.
If you could only give parents one piece of advice when it comes to helping their child improve in Math, what would it be?
One thing I have worked on a lot with my students, is getting them to explain their solutions to me regardless of how easy it may seem. Being able to arrive at the correct answer in certain school curriculums may not require a complete understanding, but being able to explain a solution well does require a good understanding. Make sure that your child is always showing very clear steps in their work and that they can explain their steps to you. This certifies understanding and shows they are prepared for questions which test the same concept but may be worded differently.
What is one fun fact about yourself?
I really like learning languages! After growing up in many different countries I can speak English, Swedish, and German fluently. For the past two years I have been working to add Chinese to my collection and have enjoyed the unique challenges that learning this complex language has provided me with.
The Secret Garden is a piece of classic literature that has been part of an untold number of childhoods (if you missed our article on why children should read classic novels, see it linked below!). It is a powerful tale of friendship and discovering oneself that resonates with our souls.
The Secret Garden is about a young girl named Mary Lennox who loses her family and everything familiar with her due to a cholera outbreak in India, where her father was working as a British Army Captain. As a child, Mary was quite neglected, but indulged by family’s servants, so she was a spoiled child with a terrible disposition. She had very few traits that would help her cope with a new life in England, where she was sent to live with a grouchy distant relative, 씨. Craven.
씨. Craven had very strict rules for Mary to follow at her new home at Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire, which included her being forbidden to enter various rooms inside the giant mansion, as well as forbidden to enter one of the gardens on the sprawling property, which belonged to his beloved late wife. As Mary begins to explore her new home, she begins to find a sense of happiness and regains her health after being sickly for much of her childhood. After a robin helps her find the key to the secret garden, she finds a sense of purpose in restoring the garden, much as she restores her inner self. Through the thorns and dried leaves of winter, she finds much more lies within.
Aided by new friend Dickon, Mary develops her first friendships, and uses her newfound strength and kindness to help her bedridden cousin Colin, whom she finds tucked away in the manor. Friendship strengthens both Mary and Colin, and in the end, everyone witnesses a miracle only made possible by these close bonds and belief in oneself, two very important themes in the novel.
Young people will love reading this fantastic story of friendship, overcoming obstacles, and experiencing the healing power of nature. The characters and the lessons they teach us will surely touch your child and help them experience the power of a great story.
If you would like an opportunity for your child to experience this story with others, we are happy to let you know that we will be reading The Secret Garden as the first novel in our Young Classics Level 2 Course this summer.
In the course, we not only read the novel, but we also learn and apply new vocabulary from the book, discuss important literary techniques used by the writer, and practice writing summaries, a key skill that many students find challenging
If you are interesting in learning more about Young Classics, or and of our other excellent and engaging courses, contact one of our Education Consultants today! We hope to work with your child very soon!
Literature study is an important aspect of any excellent academic program, and that is because it helps to teach students a wide range of knowledge and skills that are essential for success in many areas of life. While studying literature, students learn about important events and people throughout history, they consider cultural perspective and increase their own understanding of acceptance of different ideas and beliefs, and they learn how to analyse the words of others in order to form a deep understanding of new ideas and ways of communicating. In short, it exposes students to a toolbox of ideas, techniques, strategies, theories, and more that they will carry with them throughout their life, shaping the way they approach the world.
Why do we offer this course?
Reach Out students typically pursue high school programs such as IGCSE, which includes challenging courses such as English Language and Literature and English as a First Language. Later, most of those students will take on the challenge of IB and AP level programs, in which they must take on the task of reading a variety of literature. Our aim is to expose students in upper primary and middle school to a wide range of advanced literature so that by the time they reach high school they possess the knowledge and skills to hit the ground running, and therefore achieve to a higher level.
This course is designed for Grade 7-9 재학생.
The Objectives of our Advanced Literature Course are to:
✪ Enhance students’ ability to understand and discern literary techniques used English and American literature, and the ability to communicate the effects of those techniques;
✪Improve children's literary comprehension skills and increase their understanding of British and American culture;
✪ Under the guidance of our expert educators, learn the power of language and storytelling in a challenging yet engaging way.
Meet Our Teachers
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Our Book Selections:
Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Set in South Africa in the 1940s, award-winning Cry the Beloved Country tells the story of a Zulu Pastor, Steven Kumalo, who travels from his village to the city of Johannesburg. Along his arduous and heart-wrenching journey, he discovers that his sister and son have found themselves in terrible situations that he must now face with them. The characters’ vastly different lives become unexpectedly woven together through tragedy during a dark time in South Africa’s history. However, through tragedy and challenges, the true nature of the human spirit can be found and uplift those who need it most.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The legend of Dracula has loomed large in the minds of readers and movie-goers for generations. Bram Stoker based the infamous character of Dracula on the legend of the real life ruler of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler. Stoker was able to take this dark corner of history and turn it into a legendary novel told through journal entries, letters and telegrams. As with any classic, Dracula has stood the test of time because it speaks to something very deep and meaningful within the human psyche.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The Great Depression was a defining moment in American history that tested its strength as a nation, and placed the population in a precarious balance between life and death. In what is considered one of the greatest American classics, readers are introduced to two displaced migrant workers, George and Lennie. George is an intelligent young man, while Lennie is mentally disabled. George takes Lennie under his wing as they seek employment where few opportunities exist, trying to survive, yet still dreaming of the day they will have their own land and build a life. Their hopes are dashed when a devastating incident occurs that alters their lives forever.
What Students Will Gain
Develop an early sense of literary appreciation,
See the world from a more mature perspective
British and American classics contain thought-provoking moral and social issues. Reading the most influential classic literature thoroughly helps students become better readers, and begin the process of pursuing self-realization.
Improve understanding of culture and history
Learning allusions from classic British and American literature can help us bridge cultural differences. "The classics have opened the door to different worlds, different cultures, and different historical perspectives. Literature crosses race, culture, religion, and geography."
Self-reflection and personal growth
Many classic literature allude to our lives from the side: books that reflect similarities to our own lives are called "mirrors"; and those that give us a glimpse of different lives are called "windows." Whether it is a "mirror" or a "window", it further enriches the students' life experience and increases the courage and strength to face life.
Join Us!
Contact us to discover more about our course. We sincerely hope to meet your child soon, and develop a love of reading classic literature together.
It’s back to school time and we know parents are getting ready for a new year with new beginnings. The start of a new year is usually met with a mix of excitement and a bit of anxiety, as students and parents look forward to new skills and experiences, but also might feel nervous about new routines and expectations.
Don’t worry, Reach Out it here to help! This year, we have 5 top tips to a fantastic start to the school year.
Understanding how your child’s school approaches education, what curriculum they use, what systems, and standards are used can be overwhelming for non-educators. Spending a bit of time each day reading your school’s website content, handbooks, and other resources can help you feel more confident in understanding what your child is learning at school and how they are learning. It’s also important to attend your child’s back-to-school night and informational sessions to get a better understanding of your child’s program as a whole. It also provides a great opportunity for you to establish a relationship with your child’s teacher. At any time if you still have questions, you can always e-mail your child’s teacher. They are there for you and your child, as they know that a great relationship with parents is a fantastic way to ensure academic, social, and emotional success for all students.
2. Make Sure to Catch Enough Zzzzs Before the ABCs
Sleep is so important for a child’s growth and development, and a lack of it can negatively impact a child’s academic achievement. 사실은, research shows that sleep depravation in children can lead to higher rates of anxiety and depression. When we sleep, our brain processes the information from he day, finds the best system to file it away in out memories, and re-charges our systems for a new day. For various reasons, parents often find sticking to an early bedtime difficult, but with a clear routine, and time for adjustment, it can be easy! Children 3-6 years old should be getting 10-12 hours of sleep per day, 7-12 year olds should get 10-11 hours per day, 그리고 12-18 year olds should get 8-9 hours per day. Creating a schedule where children get to bed earlier will make mornings easier as well, hopefully with less stress for both parents and children as they will be well rested and ready to start their day!
3. Ask the Right Questions at the Right Time
Sometimes parents are anxious to know how their child’s day was as soon as they get home from school, especially during the first few weeks. Those weeks are especially exhausting and full of ups and downs as your child learns to navigate new material, new friends, new teachers, and new expectations. Giving them time to come home and decompress is extremely important for their emotional and mental well-being. Once they have had some “me” time, parents can ask specific questions based on what they know they are working on, if they happen to know. They can go through their child’s homework diary with them and help them make a plan on how to tackle each task, as well as share in their enthusiasm for specific subjects, books, or information they also enjoy. Avoid asking, “How was school? What did you learn?” as kids respond much better to more specific questions, such as, “What did you do with your friends at lunch? What was the best part of your day? What was the weirdest or most wonderful thing that happened at school today?” Most importantly, parents should be fully present and listen intently when students answer, so they really feel valued and hear when they share.
4. Let Them Learn From Failure
This one can be extremely hard for parents to allow. We want our children to do well and reach their full potential, which means we might go over each assignment with a fine-toothed comb, correcting every mis-calculation or grammar mistake. Although parents have good intentions when we do this, we are taking away important learning opportunities from children when we do so. Back when we were students, many of our parents were often too busy or didn’t have the knowledge or capacity to help us with our school work, but we found a way to push through and try our best. If children are never given opportunities to fail when they are young, they might resist taking on challenges later in life for fear of failing at them. However, when we let them fail gently, such as on an assignment or at a little league soccer game, we are teaching them resilience. It’s not the end of the world, and they learn a valuable lesson; that we can try and not succeed, dust ourselves off, and try again next time.
5. Nurture Their Passions
New school years are an exciting time for many reasons, one of them being that they provide children a chance to discover new passions. If they are lucky, they will stumble upon something they truly love, and that they can become fascinated with enough to spend hours on end discovering. Helping a child find his or her passion is not always easy and takes time. Sometimes parents worry if their child focuses too much on a couple of things, and feel they need to expose them to as much as possible to help shape them into well-rounded individuals. However, if we look at the people who have shaped our world, it was because they had a laser focus on what they were passionate about. It was all they ever did or do. As humans, we naturally gravitate towards what we love most, and as long as it provides some sort of value on top of fulfillment, we should continue pursuing it. 그래서, don’t worry if your child protests going to one activity while running out the door to attend another. Maybe the one they love is the most valuable to their growth and development, and the one they don’t like isn’t that necessary after all.
We hope these tips have helped, and we wish you and your child the best in the coming school year! We are excited for the new school year and all of the challenges and hope it will bring.
Reach Out will be with you every step of the way, so be on the lookout for more information and more articles we hope you will love!
