Why Unstructured Play is Critical for Child Development
By definition, play is voluntary, intrinsically motivated, and FUN. Trawick-Smith and Golinkoff agree that free play happens when children call the shots, carry out their own themes, and regulate their own behavior. Unstructured, free play allows children the freedom to explore, create, and discover without predetermined rules or guidelines. It’s been shown to foster cognitive […]
Today, we will discuss the most common challenge that teachers face
Today, we will discuss the most common challenge that teachers face. Often, the reason why teachers have trouble with the Positive Discipline approach, is that they’re concentrating on the kindness part so hard that they’re forgetting about being firm AT THE SAME TIME. Kind AND Firm At The Same Time Learning Tree Academy is a […]
Happy Halloween from our LTA friends!
Happy Halloween from our LTA friends! ????????????????
We had so much fun on our Hallowween scavenger hunt!
We had so much fun on our Hallowween scavenger hunt! ?????????
Taking advantage of the beautiful weather!
Taking advantage of the beautiful weather! ???????????????
Cozy Corners
Cozy Corners…a safe and fun place to calm down! One of the many Positive Discipline Techniques we are incorporating into our program! ❤
Busy at work , getting in the Halloween spirit !
Busy at work , getting in the Halloween spirit ! ?
We’re very excited to announce, that last Monday our academy staff …
We’re very excited to announce, that last Monday our academy staff underwent our first intensive training with a Certified Positive Discipline Educator, psychologist, and ICF certified solution-focused life coach, Lilia Shifrin lilia.shifrin.coach. In each classroom of our Learning Tree Academy, we plan to create care settings where children can develop a sense of belonging and […]
Keeping busy on this rainy Monday
Keeping busy on this rainy Monday…"Little Boy Blue" coloring and making haystacks!
Our little Artists!
Our little Artists! ?????????