Sarah's Shreiner Matters

 In a recent posting on TVOParents.org, the benefits of summer camp were widely touted. The article referenced specific categories of life skills that are offered to children through camp activities. "Many of the positive skills children learn at summer camp are called upon later in life...studies show that outdoor activity, social interaction, and balanced diet at camp can greatly improve a young person's overall well-being and can lead to establishing health and lifestyle patterns."  More

A mark of an exceptional teacher is the ability to engender a love of learning in his or her students, coupled with providing each child with an excellent foundation in education. We’ve spoken a lot about our 3 pillars at Shreiner: Family Feel, Whole Child (Approach to Learning), and a solid pedagogical Foundation. Let’s break that down a bit this week by looking closely at what educators are recognizing about the role “play” has in a child’s development.  More

In this hectic, work-a-day world, it is easy to put our passions on the back burner. But that’s exactly what we shouldn't do! Living a creative life is essential to cultivating our passions, and it’s something we can practice every day and, importantly, model for our children. And here’s the thing—creativity doesn’t have to be defined the way you might think…  More