The following are links that I have found to be helpful. Cowan Elementary School does not necessarily endorse these websites.
*MINDS-IN-MOTION
Check out this website to learn more about the maze that your students are doing each week! The maze is designed to stimulate the vestibular system in the inner ear and help with balance, coordination, and learning!
http://mimlearning.com/
*CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE
Our kindergarten and 1st grade students are learning how to regulate their emotions with Conscious Discipline. Ask them about balloon breathing, draining, pretzel breathing, and how to be a star! And check out this website to learn more.
https://consciousdiscipline.com/
*DISCIPLINE
This link takes you to the Center for Parenting Education website. They provide good information about one of the most difficult aspects of parenting: discipline!
http://centerforparentingeducation.org
*HOMEWORK
This link takes you to a website called Kids Health. You can find some helpful homework tips for those of you whose students have a difficult time completing their homework each day.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/homework.html
Also don't forget to:
-check your teacher's page on this website to find up-to-date homework assignments.
-utilize Powerschool to access your student's grades and look at their grades, tests, quizzes and assignments.
As always, please feel free to contact the counseling department for further assistance in these areas.