How to Teach Gratitude
This time of year can cause students to focus on material items and what they might not have instead of what they do have. Here are a few ways to teach gratitude at home. Keep in mind that learning gratitude takes time. Be patient and continue to model this at home.
How to Help your Child Develop Basic Phonemic Awareness
What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds (phonemes) that make up words. Phonemic awareness does not utilize visual letters. It is done completely through listening and speaking. These skills get stronger through repeated exposure and practice. What are skills to help my child start?
Giving at the Holiday Season
The holidays are a great time to teach children compassion and empathy for others. It is easy for children to be excited to receive gifts, but how do we develop the same enthusiasm for giving? Here are some examples of how you can involve your child in the joy of giving.
Tips for Reading to Your Children
Reading with your children is a great way to help them build their oral language and vocabulary. It is also a very special time to spend one-on-one each day. Make sure to choose a book that is slightly above your child’s reading ability. Take time to stop and talk about the story and pull out […]
Parent/Teacher Collaboration
Parents and teachers share the same goals for children and students; they want each individual to do their best. This will happen when parents and teachers work together. This can happen in several ways.
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HIVE is a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School! This is the school to send your student to for a quality education that will prepare them for the future!
How to Build Fine Motor Skills at Home
While screens can provide many early learning opportunities, many teachers are noticing that students are coming in with decreased fine motor skills. This can make writing, coloring and cutting very difficult in the early grades because their hand muscles are not strong. Here are some ways to help your child improve these skills at home:
Help Your Child Have a Morning Routine
While time management is not a developmental skill until around 10-13 years of age, you can still set up your morning routine to help your child feel successful. It might help you feel less stressed at the same time.
HIVE Prep Named 2024 Blue Ribbon School
Since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education has been recognizing schools based on their academic excellence and their ability to close achievement gaps. According to the press release, “The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education […]
Make Sure to Fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Children require many nutrients to grow up big and strong. Make sure your child is receiving meals at school (if you qualify). Your child’s day can be better when they are provided food at school. Click the application link HERE.
