There has been a lot written in recent years about the importance of kids developing resilience. It is said they need to have grit and a growth mindset to set them up for success in life. These are indeed some of the skills we teach our students in our superhero programs, the lessons of which
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“We create Superheroes.” ParagonInc is known for this tagline, and if you’ve ever watched a kid’s class, or seen Sensei Cameron in full flight in his cape, you will already have some idea of the importance and the prominence of the superhero theme that runs through our curriculum. But capes and flight aside, what does
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When we think about teaching and learning about Respect, we probably think about ways children can learn to respect their parents, teachers, friends and siblings. Over the past two months in our Super Kids programs we have worked on teaching respect for ourselves, and respect for others. This includes understanding the importance of staying true
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Establishing good self-concept, an understanding of values, and believing in ourselves to help develop self-confidence and strengthen resilience have been the focus of our Flying Start and Safety Net programs in our kids programs this term. There are many practical ways to improve confidence and strengthen resilience in children, including practising good posture, developing awareness
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We have previously talked about the importance and the connection between confidence and resilience. Developing self-confidence – establishing a good self-concept, an understanding of our values, and believing in ourselves, as we navigate life’s challenges – is what manifests as resilience. With this as a basis, we can teach our children that they have the
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So many parents come to us saying how much they love the “One Rule” and how much it has improved home life. This is absolutely awesome and exactly what we want to hear. Here is a little bit of an explanation of what the “One Rule” is. The “One Rule” is a simple rule that