July 2019 Newsletter

CANADA DAY – JULY 1^ST

Congratulations to all the Canadians and new immigrants on Canada’s 152^ndanniversary.  It will be 152 years since Canada became an Independent country. On this day Canadians flag flies high in all the provinces and territories. Citizens celebrate with firework, concerts, barbecues, etc. A national parade also takes place in all the provinces. Canadian citizens involve many other patriotic activities.

Every year the nation’s largest Parade and celebration happen in Ottawa in front of the Parliament building. Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. Celebrations also take place in other parts of the country in full patriotic spirit.  It is a day off from work so that people can join in the parade and salute soldiers who sacrificed their lives to make Canada an independent country. Parents should try to take children at the site of Parade so as to develop in them the spirit of patriotism.

PARENT CORNER – STRONG-WILLED CHILD:

Strong-willed children create difficulties not only for themselves but even for adults around them be that patents or caregivers. These stubborn children put up a big show even for a trivial reason, they get so aggressive that nothing can be reasoned out with them.  In order to discipline these children, often adults punish them or give them time out, but none of these disciplinary actions show much successful result. However, a different approach such as talking with the children and setting limits or boundaries would have a lasting effect on their behavior as they feel inclusive and respected and heard.
You might not be able to change his personality but by making some adjustments to your approach you might provide him the opportunity to learn about who he is and that he be as best as he can under the set limits.  What limits would work with children: 

• Let the child know that you are the responsible adult around and that you have authority over him and the situation. 
• You must draw lines or set limits which under no situation must change, nor crossed. 
• When a child does not listen or become aggressive over sharing his toy or cries loud, a role model for him, show your kindness, patience, and gentleness but be firm hold his hand, pat his back and talk with him, this approach lets the child calm down.

Another best way is to set rules in the house is to be kind, to be safe and respectful at all times and in all conflict situations. These rules should be reinforced to the children every so often. 
As an adult, our effort is to develop a child into a safe, kind and respectful person to live happily and successfully in the society they live.

Summer Activity:

We are halfway through 2019. It has been a really good year so far. Summer has finally set in with full force.   During these two summer months, we usually talk about summer nights, the moon and stars.  We will also talk about camping which some parents might take advantage of this beautiful weather and give their children the experience of spending a couple of nights in the tent. 
In July and August, we will spend long hours playing outside.  We will create a water table into the ocean for children to have a blast with underwater sea creatures. Children also have a lot of fun playing in the sandbox.
In the classroom, we will read and learn a lot about spiders, insects, frog, and fishes of different kinds. Academic learning continues at a slower pace than usual as there is a lot of informal learning through play in summer months.