Being a new care giver can be overwhelming, even if it’s not the first. No matter how well-prepared you think you are, the immensity of the task can be formidable. Books and videos can have lots of good advice and give a sense of either long-range goals or instructional minutiae. But a day-to-day plan that a care giver can accomplish is almost impossible to find.
And as children start to grow out of the infant stage, care givers are faced with a dilemma. On one hand, they know that there is no substitute for one-on-one time with their child in their own home. On the other hand, there is no one to guide them or offer advice and counsel on the myriad decisions facing them, and they are left to create structure and routine for their child on their own.
Care givers of newborns instinctively know that regular wake-up, naps, bedtimes, and meals are a necessary part of the child’s development. And science backs this up: neuroscientists have demonstrated that brain development is dependent on repeated behaviors and routines. Structure and routine help children develop the skills needed to complete tasks and make good decisions. As children approach preschool the implementation of structure in a child’s day-to-day routine should reflect the increasing sophistication of the child’s developmental stage. For stay-at-home care givers, We Skoolhouse provides this structure for children ages birth to five years old.
We Skoolhouse is an early childhood program that provides developmentally appropriate, Reggio Emilia-inspired educational resources and programs to at-home caregivers of young children.
We Skoolhouse uses the Reggio Emilia approach which emphasizes providing children with the means to express themselves creatively, using their own initiative. We Skoolhouse brings this approach into the home, providing material suggestions, activities, and counseling for stay-at-home caregivers. Most importantly, We Skoolhouse provides a plan. By organizing your child’s day with stimulating activities that are geared to their developmental stage, both the caregiver and child benefit.
We Skoolhouse offers a monthly subscription service. Caregivers get a daily schedule, instructional materials, and guidance. We Skoolhouse also offers specials such as yoga, music and dance, personal one on one counseling, age-appropriate webinars, and much more!
