Author Archives: Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/learning Common sense media always has some back to school advice for families; in addition, we suggest that parents help get their children school-schedule ready! Ease into changes in routines, shifting meal and bed times to reflect schedule during the … Continue reading →

At Seven Hills, we really do help students with their struggles. As young as first grade, our students learn that mistakes make your brain grow and are a natural part of the learning process. But many educators and learning scientists say … Continue reading →

While we were on break last week, Russia invaded the Ukraine. It is a lot for adults to process, let alone try and make understandable to children. Helping them make sense of the realities of war can be daunting. Here … Continue reading →

This certainly makes the case for vaccinating our students and having more opportunities open up, especially at school…

What we mean about a little bit of “arrested development” in School Year Three of the Pandemic

What’s more, when you read out loud, your toddler connects books with the familiar, beloved sound of your voice — and the physical closeness that reading together brings. You are helping build a positive association with books that will last a lifetime. … Continue reading →