Welcome to Ms.

Vigneswarans Classroom Grade 7 May 2016

Why You Should Read to Your Kids(

Whats%the%most%important%trait%youd%like%to%develop%in%
your%child?%If%youre%like%most%parents,%intelligence%is%
probably%at%the%top%of%your%list.%We%all%want%bright,%smart%
children,%which%is%why%we%spend%so%much%time%choosing%
the%right%schools%and%making%sure%teachers%are%exceeding%
expectations.%But%remember:%as%a%parent,%you%have%the%
power%to%boost%your%children's%learning%potential%simply%
by%making%books%an%integral%part%of%their%lives.%%

Is Family Mealtime Important?

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A(sense(of(belonging(and(mutual(trust(is(fostered(
when(adults(and(children(eat(together(and(enjoy(each(
other's(company.(
Family(meals(provide(opportunities(for(adults(to(
model(table(manners(and(nutritious(food(choices.(
Eating(together(encourages(adult>child(
communication(skills(such(as(listening(patiently(to(
each(other(and(expressing(one's(opinion(in(a(
respectful(manner.(
Mealtimes(provide(a(setting(for(moral(and(intellectual(
discussion(where(family(values(are(shared.(
Since(children(thrive(on(routines,(family(meals(foster(
a(sense(of(security(and(stability.(
When(children(help(with(meals,(they(learn(skills(such(
as(shopping,(setting(the(table,(preparing(food,(
serving(food,(and(cleaning(up.(
Family(meals(can(foster(family(traditions(and(
enhance(cultural(heritages.(

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conference%all%day

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Conservation%area

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