Due to icy and freezing weather conditions, Presbyterian School will be closed Tuesday, January 16.  All classes, after school activities and athletics will be canceled on Tuesday. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 17.

Flusterclux is a podcast that offers authentic, compassionate advice for parents to connect, reflect, and feel prepared to support their family’s mental health. Check it out below. 👇

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Did you know that the pincer grasp is critical for handwriting? In this article, Occupational Therapist Heather Greutman recommends activities that promote pincer grasp development in children.

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This article from Child Mind Institute explores how schools can support neurodiverse students. Click below to read. 👇
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Discover key considerations to help differentiate between immaturity and ADHD in children.

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Interested in learning more about effective behavioral interventions for children with ADHD? Click below to read this insightful article from Child Mind Institute.

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Why are tantrums, outbursts and defiance so common in kids with ADHD? Child Mind Institute has a great article addressing discipline strategies. Read more shorturl.at/dopY1

With the last month of school upon us, things can get a little hectic for kids and families alike. Housman Institute has compiled some great activities for kids to regulate during Mental Health Awareness Month!

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Happy National Teacher's Day! youtu.be/RwlhUcSGqgs

'A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for best results.' ted.com/talks/jesse_il…

Storytelling is enjoyed by both young and old, but did you know that read alouds can help improve comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency? Check out the power of read alouds! shorturl.at/aILO8

How to Perform an Effective Interactive Read Aloud iei.nd.edu/initiatives/no…

When you allow children to play, you help them develop critical thinking, allow them to creatively solve problems, and communicate effectively to collaborate. Check out this article about the importance of play! shorturl.at/jER48

Did you know that you can access up to 8 critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and educational how-to videos per month with your Houston Public Library Card? kanopy.com/en/houstontx?f…

Houston Public Library is hosting the Gregory School Historical Marker Dedication at 11:00 a.m. on December 12. Check out the details here, houstonlibrary.libcal.com/event/9842481

Presbyterian School sixth grader Adyson Preston holds the ballroom dancing world title in the Junior 1 Division from the World Dance Organization’s American Dance Pro Competition. buff.ly/3UCfs4Q

Season's Readings! Check out the Family Winter Fest that the Houston Public Library is hosting this weekend! houstonlibrary.libcal.com/event/9800121

Thank you Rice University for this holiday gift guide. Check out these suggestions to support the development of executive functioning skills in early childhood glasscock.rice.edu/blog/school-li…

November is Picture Book Month, and thanks to @teachingbooks for sharing their Picture Book Collection with over 19,000 titles! Dive into a picture book today! teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?go=1&is…

Want resilient and well-adjusted kids? hechingerreport.org/want-resilient…