by Mikelle Despain | Apr 30, 2018 | Homepage Featured, Values |
Hard work and determination have a lifelong impact on children’s capabilities, confidence, and happiness. Here are 8 ways to reinforce hard work and determination at home.
by Mikelle Despain | Mar 30, 2018 | Values |
This March, our monthly Kids Village values were honesty and loyalty. Honesty is a value that can be difficult to teach younger children since they’re still learning the difference between truth, stories, and lies. However, with the right conversations,...
by Mikelle Despain | Jan 26, 2018 | Children and Learning, Kid Activities, Values |
We know Valentine’s Day often gets a bad rap for being over-commercialized, but we love any extra opportunity to show some love. This year, we wanted to show that love to our students and families by sharing 6 of our favorite (non-valentinesy) kids books about...
by Mikelle Despain | Jan 15, 2018 | Values |
One of the most important foundations for your child’s happiness and success is self-worth. This means not only teaching them self-confidence (trusting their own abilities, qualities, and judgments), it also means they have faith in themselves, pride, and self-respect.
by Mikelle Despain | Nov 20, 2017 | About Kids Village, Values |
In celebration of Thanksgiving and as part of our November value of the month, Gratitude, Kids Village wanted to participate in a week of gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving. We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of Kids Village and helping our school and...
by Mikelle Despain | Oct 30, 2017 | Children and Learning, Values |
Teamwork and cooperation are two skills that can help a child achieve more in the real world. When we are working in an organization (community or professional), part of a partnership, or simply working with others to achieve a common goal, our success relies on...