Winter Car Seat Safety It’s November and we find ourselves bundling up for dark, icy mornings. If we’re heading to the car with a little one in tow, it is important to remember the dangers of wearing a winter coat while riding in a car seat. Emily Thomas of Consumer Reports writes that, “As a…
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We Are Thankful
While the days become more and more chilly, the classrooms of BGA are filled with talk of gobbling turkeys and giving thanks. As we are encouraging our students to reflect on what they’re grateful for this season, teachers and staff are reflecting as well. To our coworkers, thank you for being on our team. You…
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween at BGA As we near the end of October, the halls of BGA are adorned with orange pumpkins, black cats, and leaves of every color. There’s no denying it, Halloween is just around the corner! Children are asking, “what are you going to be?” while teachers are planning Halloween parties for their rooms. We’re…
Bilingualism and Memory
Bilingualism and Memory As more and more of the world becomes multilingual, researchers are examining how knowing more than one language affects the brain. One aspect of this neurological research seeks to understand how being bilingual relates to one’s memory. This has been evaluated in both the short term relationship and the lifelong relationship…
Family Engagement
Family Engagement: Parents and Teachers Coming Together Teachers and TA’s at our school take a variety of courses to gain certification hours. One course that they may become certified in discusses the importance of family engagement in a child’s education. In that training, different resources and strategies are shared as ways for our teachers to…
Bilingualism, Attention, and the Simon Effect
Bilingualism, Attention, and the Simon Effect If you’re considering bringing your child to our institution or if your child is involved in our institution, you are likely aware of the cognitive, social, and emotional benefits that come with being bilingual. This is the first of many blog posts that will attempt to further illustrate these…
Look Before You Lock
CONSEJOS DE SEGURIDAD KidsAndCars.org cree que la solución a estas tragedias, definitivamente evitables, es una combinación de educación y tecnología. KidsAndCars.org desea que todos los vehículos estén equipados con un sistema que alerte al conductor si un niño todavía está dentro del vehículo. A continuación se presentan algunos consejos simples que los padres y cuidadores…
CPR Training for Adults and Children
This past weekend, many teachers in our program attended a CPR and first aid training certification course. Coming in on Saturday morning, the teachers began learning about a litany of lifesaving techniques to implement in the event of a handful of scenarios. In addition to learning how to do compressions, save someone who’s choking, and…
Do you have to be bilingual to attend this school?
No, many children come from families that do not speak any Spanish. This is a great environment for those who do not have a second language at home to be introduced to one. Also, we have some children whose first language is something other than English, and they learn English from BGA!
How will children be able to understand directions or learn if they do not speak Spanish but the class is given in Spanish?
In an immersion program, children naturally follow directions and understand by watching gestures and body language, as well as following the group. At this age, the children learn language so quickly and naturally that it only takes a short period of time for them to start understanding fluently. Also, our teachers always check for understanding,…
Daily Routines in Classes
Kindergarten students from Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School demonstrate and describe the daily activities. Some of these activities include morning meeting, calendar, centers, behavior, recess, reading, field trips, and specials.
Kindegarten Acitivities
Maybe you have a classroom full of kindergarteners who are eager and ready to learn. Or, perhaps you’re just looking for a few ideas to keep your little learner busy after school. Whatever you’re in search of, these kindergarten activities are the perfect way to help kids master key skills. Our hands-on science activities will pique…