American Pacific International School
American Pacific International School had a wonderful 2nd Sports Day, with activities designed to increase our students’ gross and fine motor skills, promote self-confidence, and help them develop good relationships with each other through cooperation and fun! Our activities included: Rubber Deer Races, Balloon Pop and Race, Sack Race, Tug of War, and much more! … Read more
The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is a worldwide celebration. Each year on March 14 all countries will be invited to participate through activities for both students and the general public in schools, museums, libraries and other spaces. Learn more: https://www.idm314.org/ Source link
Healthy self-esteem is vital for counteracting bullying in our schools. Bullies tend to seek out those they think won’t stand up for themselves, meaning kids who project confidence are less likely to be targeted. Be confident Show your kids how to have confidence by standing up for themselves when necessary. Kids need to understand the … Read more
Complete homework after school while you’re still in a learning mindset.Have a distraction-free study space.Stay organized by using color coding and keeping your learning materials tidy.Prioritize your assignments to get the most important work done first.Finish assignments early so you don’t feel rushed and can do your best.Ask questions when you are unsure or need … Read more
Reading is an essential life skill We all understand the importance of education for growing kids. Reading is an integral part of an education system. With the increase in the use of technology in day-to-day life, it has become a prerequisite. Making kids efficient in reading is making them increase their chances of learning different … Read more
Coding courses are popping up everywhere — so perhaps you’ve also asked yourself is coding something we ought to be teaching our kids? Or is it just for those that want to become developers? What is coding? Code is the language of the 21st century. It’s what tells our computers, apps, websites, software, and products … Read more
As parents, as much as it pains us to say it, we will not always be there for our kids. You can’t trail behind your middle schooler in the hallways to ward off bullies. You can’t force the basketball coach to add your high schooler to the team roster after they had a bad try-out. … Read more
Regulating emotions can be difficult for any child, those with more of a natural inclination to anger can have an especially difficult time. It is our job as parents to find ways to not only help them calm down when becoming upset but to help them learn to calm down anywhere and in any given situation. Let’s face it, a large part of … Read more
Don’t start talking until you have your child’s full attention. Kneel down in front of him and make eye contact while making your request. A friendly touch on the arm, or other physical connection is also helpful. 1. Offer Choices Kids do not want to be told what to do all the time so always … Read more
Whether it’s a toy-related conflict, a tough math equation, or negative peer pressure, kids of ALL ages face problems and challenges on a daily basis. As parents or teachers, we can’t always be there to solve every problem for our children. In fact, this isn’t OUR job. Our job is to TEACH our children how … Read more