Parent Musings
The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist." - Maria Montessori
About Parent Workshops
- Who can attend these workshops?
- What are the workshops about?
- How are these workshops beneficial to parents?
- Where will these workshops be conducted?
- Who must one contact for more information about these workshops?
Who can attend these workshops?
These workshops are designed for parents of children 0 - 8 years old and would-be parents unless otherwise mentioned in the workshop description. However, please check each workshop announcement specifically for any changes to this rule.
Our parent workshops explore the physical, social, emotional and cognitive environments at home and at school that promote effective learning. We will find out what we can do as parents to nurture creativity, thinking and problem-solving skills in our children.
We will discover how learning can be made enjoyable and how a child’s mind evolves to develop habits of perseverance. Through discussions and activities specifically designed for parents, we will learn in a judgement-free atmosphere that encourages questioning oneself and others.
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1. Children and TV Watching Duration: 3 hours While TV as a medium is touted as educational, many programs that children get to watch on TV can actually deter the learning process in children. Learning benefits of watching TV can be attained only under certain conditions. In fact negative effects of TV watching supersedes the benefits. The workshop will explore the following questions through practical examples and discussions.
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2. What can I do to help my child fall in love with reading? Duration: 3 hours Scientific research has shown that children who say that they enjoy reading and who read for pleasure in their own time do better at school. Children who read for pleasure have a better understanding of other cultures and more complex insights regarding human nature, motivations and decision-making. What this means is that parents and educators should be working to develop a child's motivation to read rather than teaching her how to read. Following questions will be explored during this workshop through practical examples and discussions.
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2. How do I choose an educational toy for my child? Duration: 3 hours Do you feel overwhelmed or confused when you enter a toy store? Choosing educational toys among all the options available in a toy store can be a daunting task. In this workshop, we'll explore the following questions through activities and discussions.
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3. How do I choose a school for my child? Duration: 3 hours Experiences during ages 0 to 5 years is crucial in the development of the child. The child’s attitudes towards learning is developed during this period. Children who have been given a healthy learning environment grow up to love learning.
This workshop can be customized for parents of children ages 0 - 5 or ages 6 - 10 |
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4. What can I do to nurture the creativity of my child? Duration: 3 hours Creativity is the most important thing that needs to be nurtured in our children. How else would they compete with computers which are taking over most jobs that humans used to perform? Being creative doesn’t always apply to artistic fields. Creative thinking and solutions are needed in all disciplines. Every child is born creative but it has to be nurtured well in order for it to remain. This workshop will explore the following questions through practical examples and discussions:.
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5. What do I do to help my child develop perseverance? Duration: 3 hours Having the grit and determination to pursue your goals until you achieve them, is one of the most important abilities to possess in order to achieve success and happiness in life. Perseverance can be nurtured in a child at a young age. Following questions will be explored during this workshop through practical examples and discussions..
This workshop is designed for parents of children 5 - 10 years old |
How are these workshops beneficial to parents?
The past several decades have seen a boom in scientific research on child development, psychology, neuroscience and education. The content of these workshops is based on such scientific evidence. Parents would benefit immensely knowing about how their parenting practices at home compare with what research says.
These workshops are intended to be interactive. The audience would be required to get involved in activities, discussions and problem solving. These will be based on real-life case scenarios and also on the challenges that the participants face on a daily basis. Hence participants would be able to discuss their issues with other parents in a judgement-free environment
In addition, the workshop facilitators are parents and trained educators who have overseen children’s learning in environments that stimulate the whole development of a child. The content draws elements from their experiences in formal, informal, school, home and other settings.
Where will these workshops be conducted?
Based on requests, we'll conduct the workshops at
- Schools
- Apartment complexes
- Corporates
We'll need a minimum of 10 registrants and a maximum of 15 registrants for each workshop session. Please contact us directly for the charges.
Periodically we'll also announce workshop sessions at locations that we've arranged in different parts of Bangalore. To keep yourself posted regarding the upcoming workshops, please subscribe to our E-Zine by visiting: E-Zine Subscription Page
Who do I contact for more information about these workshops?
For more information about these workshops, please contact
Email:
or Parent Musings @ 9611119478
