by Kristin Flannigan | Oct 3, 2022 | Article, Communication
When parents bring their bundle of joy home from the hospital, they have no idea who that littleperson will become. The amazing thing about children and young brains is that they areremarkably resilient. Even when presented with difficulty in learning verbal...
by Lorraine Bukilica | Sep 16, 2022 | Article, Early childhood education / early intervention
Rhyming is one of the earliest phonemic awareness skills to develop in young children and nursery rhymes are great fun. Children have always enjoyed the silliness of rhymes…..the sillier the better. Nursery rhymes introduce our children to a cast of characters who are...
by Humberto Bejarano | Sep 9, 2022 | Article, Communication, Early childhood education / early intervention
When we think of learning, we don’t often equate that with play. Child play means just that; something that children engage in that is not as serious or important as work, academic learning, or growing in other areas of life. However, play is an incredibly powerful...
by Lorraine Bukilica | Sep 2, 2022 | Article
Spring has come to Fresno, and the warm sunny days beckon us outdoors. Walks in our green environment can do many things to improve overall body health. For example, walks can help us reduce stress and blood pressure and improve feelings of well-being, decreasing...
by Kristin Flannigan | Aug 19, 2022 | Article, Communication
Congratulations! You made the team. Now the tricky part starts, “how to be a great teammate.” Here are some tips: • Encourage: When your teammates make mistakes be the first one to encourage them. You can tell them things like, “You’ll get that...
by Jordan Reijnders | Aug 12, 2022 | Article, Communication, Review
Working at aspire for almost 3 years now, I’ve gained perspective on education as a whole. Tutoring provides opportunities that many students need to achieve their full potential. Teachers in schools do their best to cater to their pupils, but they often don’t have...
