During the month of April, we are touching on the topic of Strengths again as Strengths show the world your values or what’s important to you. Back in January, we had the staff (and encouraged all of you) take the VIA Character Strengths assessment. There are a total of 24 Strengths, like Creativity, Bravery, Love…
Happy April! As we move our bodies right into this month, we are focusing on the topics Purpose, Habits/Rituals, and reviewing Strengths. The foundation of a healthy life starts at the very beginning and you can help by teaching your children (and family) to make healthy choices, take care of their body, personal hygiene, and…
We are saying goodbye to March and hello to April! As we move into the new month, we hope you have been able to benefit from our weekly blogs and incorporated some tips, techniques, and fun activities, games, and art into your home. For March, we focused on the topics of a Growth Mindset versus…
Along with the topic of Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset, we are also focusing on Worry and Stress this month. Now more than ever we all may be feeling some kind of worry or stress, between always thinking about our health and wellness, not getting sick, and missing out on spending time with family, friends,…
We are so close to spring time and all that it brings, like blooming (growth) flowers which fits perfect with our theme for this month, Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset. As we continue to focus on a Growth mindset, here are some helpful and fun promoting practices and activities you can do at home with…
For the month of March, we are focusing on the topics of a Growth Mindset versus a Fixed Mindset as well as Stress and Worry. This past week, we discussed with the staff the difference between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset. If you are unsure, here is a breakdown between the mindsets. Our…
For our last week in February, we focused on Empathy in the classrooms! The teachers planned a special art project with the children called Empathy X-ray Art. The teachers first discussed with the children the different types of feelings and emotions. We discussed what are good feelings, like excited, loved, brave, and strong. We also…
Along with Kindness and Empathy, we are focusing on Communication this month! Communication is key in any type of relationship (family, work, etc.) as it allows others and yourself to understand and express feelings, emotions, thoughts, and ideas. Having poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, assumptions, and negative relationships. The staff at BBCLC will be having…
We are continuing to focus on the topics of Kindness, Empathy, and Communication during the month of February! The definition of Empathy means that someone is able to share or understand the emotions and feelings of another person. Someone may need to have a certain amount of empathy before they are able to feel compassion….
We are starting off this great month by focusing on the topics of Kindness, Empathy, and Communication! This past week, we had the staff take the Love Language Quiz. They put their love language and name on a heart and hung it in the designated area for the other staff to see. The reason for…