The Parish School Blog
Apr 1, 2021
Language, Literacy and Math Activities That Use Plastic Eggs
It’s springtime in Texas, which means the grass is growing, trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and stores everywhere are selling plastic eggs! These fun, brightly colored eggs offer numerous opportunities for engaging, play-based learning activities for children of all ages. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, these activities are great for all families!
Written by
Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP
Mar 5, 2020
Handwriting readiness is one of the many important skills we look for in the early childhood years. Handwriting readiness is one of the many important skills we look for in the early childhood years. See this list of skills that early childhood professionals look for when considering whether a child is ready to write.
Written by
Jennifer Woody, OTR/L, MOT, CAS
Jun 24, 2019
Mental Health and Everyday Well-Being
Mental health awareness, support, education and treatment is vital for us to thrive as human beings. Our mental health doesn’t differentiate by gender, sexual identity, race, socioeconomic status, IQ, religion or age. We don’t choose to experience emotional difficulties. We experience life, and with life, we experience a multitude of emotions and adversities. Read on, as we further discuss the importance of mental health on our everyday well-being.
Written by
Mary Ashleigh Johnson, MA, LPC, NCC
Mar 6, 2019
Conflict and Play in a Child's World
Learn how Adventure Playground at The Parish School allows children the freedom to take risks and experience the full range of human emotion amongst peers, which includes the freedom to experience conflict.
Written by
Jill Wood, MLIS
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