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Oct 30, 2023 | amshq.org | V. Kulikow

Oxford Languages dictionary defines habit as “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” In teaching, our habits, especially those for organization, can make either a peaceful or a hectic school day. The good news is that once you’re aware of the habits contributing to your hectic days, you can change them. Self-awareness is a crucial first step in changing those habits that keep you from enjoying a relaxed daily routine in the classroom.

Aug 21, 2023 | amshq.org | V. Kulikow

Habits are actions or practices identically repeated at predictable times. They can be as simple as washing your hands before meals or as complex as a holiday celebration. The routines become not just part of us but they become us. A love of reading can be instilled in a child from infancy and become part of their lives as well, becoming as natural as any other routine. Love of reading is fostered at home by creating a language-rich environment for children.

Jul 26, 2023 | amshq.org | Maia Kobabe |Ashley Perez |V. Kulikow

Book bans have been receiving a lot of attention in the news in recent months. Unfortunately, this is not a new trend. The number of challenged and banned books in schools and libraries doubled in 2021—almost 1,600 book titles were challenged or banned across the country. In general, school library collections receive the most scrutiny. These challenges persist in 2023. Book challenges are filed by parents on all sides of the political spectrum: conservative, middle of the road, and liberal.

Jul 5, 2023 | amshq.org | V. Kulikow

Parents and caregivers are in a unique position to prepare children for money management by teaching financial literacy at home. Children as young as three can begin to grasp the four functions of money: spending, saving, investing, and giving. Most children are only aware of the spending stage because they observe purchases made for the household and family. They witness consumption only.

Jun 20, 2023 | amshq.org | V. Kulikow

Summer reading over the long vacation can help keep children’s newly acquired language skills sharp. There are many books published each year and even a fast reader cannot read them all during the school year. Over the summer, reading provides an enjoyable family or solo activity that also maintains (and boosts!) language skills. The well-known summer slide, when children lose up to 34% of academic skills, is proven by a number of studies from the 1980s through the early 2000s.