At the Lyceum we believe that an integral part of any educational
endeavor is parental involvement.
The curiosity and understanding that children develop at school or in
the community, is reinforced if parents take an active role in continuing that
learning at home. Over and over
again we get asked questions about what parents can do to help their children
with everything from reading and writing, to coping with the complex social
issues that they face on the playground.
In three parent seminars, Christianne will answer your questions,
helping you bring the tools and techniques of the Lyceum into your own home.
Dates: Apr. 1, May 6 and May 27 Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm Cost: $30 each or all 4 sessions for $100
Supporting Your Child’s Reading Journey
Thursday Apr. 1, 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM How can I get my child to enjoy reading? Should I encourage my child to read more challenging books? Should I be correcting my child's spelling? In plain language, Christianne talks you through the latest in literacy theory, showing how you, as a parent, can support your children through one of the most important learning processes of their lives. Gain the skills you need to extend your children's literature journey outside of the walls of the Lyceum, and help them make lasting connections between the books are they reading and the challenges they face in their own lives.
Using Literature as a Tool to Talk About Bullying Thursday May 6th, 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
As parents it can be difficult to talk to our children about serious issues, and bullying can be one of the most serious. How can you support your child in building healthy and lasting friendships? How can you discuss inclusion and respecting difference with your child? If your child is the victim of bullying, how can you get him or her to open up about it? In this workshop, Christianne will share some of her techniques for using literature as a starting place for sharing values and having difficult conversations. You will leave with a list of quality books about bullying, and the tools you need to help your children talk about the relationships they are forming at school and in the community.
How to Get Your Kids to Journal Over the Holidays Thursday May 27, 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Planning a vacation this summer? Have visions of your children creating beautiful journals of your trip to treasure for years to come? Those who have attempted this daunting task tell us it is more difficult than it seems, but with the Lyceum's tested tips and techniques, the journal you envision can be a reality. From walk-and-jots to collaging, Christianne can teach you how to motivate your kids to capture their experiences on paper, and more importantly, to love doing it. If you're planning to give them memories to last a lifetime this summer, why not join us for this hands-on evening, and give them the tools to captures those memories, as well?
Previous Events
Christianne Will Help You With Your Holiday Shopping!
Date: December 1, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Price: $15
Need a bit of help with your holiday shopping? Stop by the Lyceum to get individualized suggestions from Christianne for the perfect books, games and art supplies for all your loved ones – from preschoolers to teens.
The evening will begin with an overview of the season's new books and toys. Then, with just a bit of information, Christianne will help you select presents that will be used over and over and treasured for years to come. An excellent opportunity to get advice from an expert in the field!
Using Literature as a Tool to Talk About Bullying
How to Get Your Kids to Journal Over the Holidays