These moments are uncomfortable but they’re not bad. Here are some tips on how to respond: 🪞 Reflect Ask yourself, did your child say this to be rude or because they’re curious? ❓Answer Share factual information to explain what they’re seeing in an appropriate setting ✋ Create a boundary “If you’re noticing something that can’t be quickly fixed it’s best to hold your thoughts until we’re back home and can do some research!”
Grow with Beck
Education Administration Programs
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At Grow with Beck, we offer the two greatest gifts you can give your child: an education and confidence.
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Founded by Beck Goodman, Grow With Beck is an early childhood enrichment company offering kindergarten admissions preparation, early literacy, and bespoke learning experiences for children throughout NYC. We believe that children who are confident in themselves are all-in learners and courageous leaders and we ensure that every invitation to learn leaves the child feeling proud of their work, excited for what comes next, and always saying “Look! Look! Look what I can do!”
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- Education Administration Programs
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- New York, New York
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- 2020
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- Tutoring, Private classes, Social-emotional learning, and Parties & Event
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Losing a game can be so hard to handle 😤Here are a few strategies that I’ve seen work with my preschoolers: 🤔 Plan for how the game may end before it begins “Before we start playing let’s talk about what would happen if you lose. How would you feel? What are some things you could do?” 🗣️ Narrate your own experience “I really wanted to get a 6 but I didn’t. It’s okay, I’ll get another turn to try” 💚 Empathize “I know it’s hard when you’re behind. I wonder if you’re feeling disappointed right now?”
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"Do you think it’s pretty?” Here’s how you can flip the script on approval-seeking to encourage self-confidence: ❓ Ask them if they like it “You’re the artist, what do you think?” 👏 Celebrate the process “You worked so hard on that!” 👀 Model it (they’re always watching) “I love how I used so many colors!”
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I’m so happy you’re here! I’m Beck, and I’m on a mission to help preschoolers learn to read through play. I have over 10 years of experience teaching preschoolers early literacy, social-emotional skills, and how to prepare for the big changes to come in kindergarten! 🎉 Whether your kid is struggling to learn to read (like I did! 🙋🏻♀️) or you want a head start on kindergarten, I’m here to help! I work with kids, parents, and teachers to show the world that early literacy can be fun, creative, and empowering. 💪
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Why? Why? Why? Preschoolers always asking “why?” can be exhausting 😮💨 But, it’s also a demonstration of real curiosity that we should honor. When I’m constantly asked, “why?” here are my response: 🤓 Answer “We wear shoes to keep our feet safe and dry outside.” ❓Ask it back to them “I’m curious, too! Why do you think we keep food in the refrigerator?” 📝 Record their question “Hm, I’m not sure why Octopuses have 8 arms and not 9. Let me add it to your question list!” ⭐️ Bonus points for this one because you end up with a list of hilarious questions. 👏 Encourage “You are so thoughtful, what an interesting question!”
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Offering high quality praise is my #1 hack for teaching preschoolers anything! Here’s how you can make the most of celebrating your child’s successes: 🎯 Keep it specific “You are working so hard on that puzzle - that is such determination! You must be so proud.” 💯 Praise often Research shows that kids who receive 100+ praises per day experience significant improvement 👩👧 Be close by and offer touch Praise is most impactful when you’re close to your child and offer a high-five, pat on the back or hug
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Sometimes it seems like preschoolers enter a trance when they want something 😵💫 No matter what you say, they just keep repeating themselves and it ends with a meltdown 😩 Here’s the 2 step response that works every time: 1️⃣ Repeat it back to them “You want the vanilla ice cream, right?” 2️⃣ Lead with yes “Yes. Yes, you want the marker. Yes, you can have the marker when I’m done.”
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I almost never give my students toys to keep at home but 2 weeks ago I did. In the moment, it felt great because she was SO excited but when it was time for class again, she just kept asking “when do I get my toy?”. I had a pit in my stomach about how she’d respond when I told her there was no toy this time. Here’s what I did to help her prepare for disappointment: 🧭 Set expectations early and often “I don’t have a toy for you every time. Last time I did but this time I don’t” 📣 Value their voice “Thanks for telling me you really liked the toy! Now I know you’d like to me to bring one again sometime.” ✌️ Keep calm Sometimes just anticipating children’s big feelings can make us on edge, nervous, or frustrated and kids notice that. Keep calm yoFeeling disappointed stinks but it’s nothing to be scared of.