School Readiness and Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Jackie Yarbrough
Topics:
School Choice… How do I know my child is in the right school? Is the school’s approach to teaching compatible with my child’s approach to learning?
Home/School Communication… As a parent, what can I do to bridge the communication gap that exists between the classroom and home without burdening the teacher?
Learning Styles and Learning Disabilities… What do we know about the different ways children learn? How can I facilitate my child’s learning? How do I know if my child has a learning disability? What does the presence of a learning disability mean for my child’s future?
Social/Emotional Intelligence… What is emotional intelligence? How can I tell if my child is emotionally intelligent? What is EQ vs. IQ? Can I teach my children emotional intelligence traits? Why is emotional intelligence important?
Navigating Social Situations in Elementary School… My child is being bullied – what can I do? My child won’t stand up for himself – what can I do? My child is overly aggressive – what can I do? My child has no friends – what can I do? How should I react when my child tells me about things that happened at school? How do children perceive situations at school? What is magical thinking? What is appropriate developmentally as far as socialization?
Pre-school… How do I know if my child should start preschool? What activities can I do with my child? What are the readiness factors schools would like to see? How do I choose a preschool?
Educational Philosophy… What is my educational philosophy? How should I figure out what my educational philosophy is? Does my child’s temperament fit the school I like? What are the different educational philosophies? Why does educational philosophy matter?
Kindergarten Readiness… Is my child ready for kindergarten? What activities can I do to ensure my child is ready for kindergarten? What should I look for in a school? What developmental benchmarks are important for my child to achieve before kindergarten? Should I “hold back” my child? What are the pros and cons of being the oldest or youngest child in the class?
School Choice… How do I know my child is in the right school? Is the school’s approach to teaching compatible with my child’s approach to learning? How do I choose a school? Should I choose a Public or private school? How do I know the school is safe? What questions should I ask at a school?
Private School Education… Why choose private schools? What is the difference between public, private and parochial schools? How do I tell if a school really adheres to its mission?
Dr. Jackie Yarbrough
School Readiness and Emotional Intelligence
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