Author: brunk

Over the last several weeks, I have been working with my children to instill a sense of responsibility and independence Read More

  This month at Stepping Stone School, we are focusing on the development of Empathy as a part of our Read More

Astounding new research estimates that young children who have been read to multiple times a day from infancy until they Read More

Fred Rogers, the host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, testified before the Senate in 1969 discussing the need for the continued Read More

For a new parent, it can be frustrating not knowing what your infant’s wants and needs are. What does a Read More

This month, Stepping Stone School will focus on the character development trait of trustworthiness.  A trustworthy person is honest, follows Read More

My school-age children came home with report cards not that long ago and I noticed a section describing respectful attitudes Read More

In anticipation of accepting a new child into our classroom, I had my prekindergarten children create a welcome card.  They Read More

The idea of very young children participating in mathematical thinking may seem strange to some, however, researchers have observed infants Read More

Self-regulation, the ability to manage one’s own emotions and to empathize with others, is a leading predictor in the future Read More