Our blogs help keep parents informed about the topics they care about most. In 2021, we tallied up the results to discover our most-read articles. Who doesn’t love a year-in-review? Start with the links below to begin exploring helpful tips from our most popular blogs of 2021.
1. 6 Reasons School Uniforms Make Sense
Parents at The Gardner School love uniforms for their ease, style, how they streamline the morning routine. Children love putting on a “special” outfit for preschool, and teachers love how easy it is to quickly count and identify their students. To learn even more reasons we love school uniforms, click on the blog link above!
2. 7 Benefits of Paper Crafts for Preschoolers
Paper crafts can range from very simple to creatively complex, and they help children develop fine motor skills, color recognition, and the basics of artistic composition. For more about why paper crafts benefit preschoolers, check out this blog post.
3. 10 Kid-Friendly Instagram Accounts for Creative Learning
Finding online resources for creative learning activities is something our readers are very interested in. To help, we gathered up a list of Instagram accounts that feature engaging activities with a solid educational foundation.
4. TGS Parent Picks: Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Nashville
Finding a restaurant the whole family can enjoy is a constant quest for busy parents. Luckily, you can check out our helpful guide to kid-friendly Nashville restaurants. In no time, you’ll be enjoying delicious food that your children will love. Dinnertime just got a little easier…
5. 3 Benefits of Child Assessment Progress Reports in Preschool
Understanding the why behind preschool assessment will help you know what to look for on your child’s progress report. A helpful progress report will offer feedback on their social-emotional progress, suggest helpful academic growth strategies, and offer concrete examples of their strengths. Click the link for even more progress report benefits.
6. Top 10 Benefits of Child Care for Infants and Toddlers
In an era of work from home and remote learning, many of our readers wanted to know the benefits of childcare for young children. The reasons are many, and having mental space to work, an opportunity for your child to develop their skills, and providing essential social connections are just a few of them.
7. The Importance of a Collaborative Teaching Environment for Preschool
Collaborative teaching means working together with parents to provide a consistent experience for preschoolers. Learn more about collaboration and why our school values this type of environment in this popular blog.
8. The Importance of a Parent-Teacher Partnership in Preschool
Like progress reports, parent-teacher partnerships can help families build a child-focused strategy to address the needs of each individual child. At The Gardner School, our parent-teacher partnerships help children feel supported at every step in their development.
9. 5 Tips for a Smooth Preschool Drop-Off
To prevent tears and calm fears, we offer five tips for preschool dropoff. Following a few of these ideas may help your child transition with ease from home to school.
10. 5 Ways to Teach Your Child Active Listening Skills
Active listening skills, such as repeating, summarizing, and asking follow-up questions are essential to your child’s development. To help encourage active listening in your child, try these five activities.
The Gardner School: Investing in Children
We prioritize providing relevant, thought-provoking articles for our parents because we care deeply about helping children grow and thrive. When children feel cared for, they make leaps and bounds in confidence and communication. To learn why parents choose The Gardner School to help their children grow and learn, contact us to learn more or schedule a virtual tour.