December 14, 1966 (24 pages)

panne meee yee Fmd bb ew oe Pe ear eee Teachers Discuss Approaches To Education "Let your child have time to dream and grow," was the theme of the panel discussion conducted by Jean Haley, Amy Obeeland, and Ann Partington for the Tall Pines Nursery School Mother's monthly meeting Nov. 21. Mrs. Haley, who teaches first grade at Nevada City Elementary School, was concerned with parental tendencies to push children beyond their abilities, both mental and .physical. She felt there has been too much writtenin popular magazines about the teaching of reading to pre-school children, especially to those who seem eager to learn. The danger lies, NEW AT NOVAKS 305 Broad Nevada City Mens Toiletries Top Hat is not against sex. COLOGNI Pom . a <— according to Mrs. Haley, in forcing and perhaps discouraging a child whose muscular development cannot handle the co-ordination necessary to read not only words but continuing sentences placec in rows on a page All three teachers had suggestions for parents who wanted to help their children become ready to read. Mrs. Obenland, special reading teacher, Grass Valley district, advised parents to read good literature aloud to stimulate children's interest in. reading, to teach them to handle books, to visit the library, and to share experiences with them that will give their later reading meaning. Mrs. Partington, who teaches Kindergarten at Bell Hill School, reminded parents to be human, sincere, and honest with the child, to encourage his self-epression through conversation as well as through creative materials, andto respect the child's uniqueness. The teachers discussed the variety of approaches necessary to teach readThe Advertiser.December 14, 1966 ing required experience, all parents could help their children become ready to learn by encouraging them, sharing experiences with them, listeningtothem, avoiding comparisons or criticism, and most of all by loving them. Inthe absence of President Kathy Eacobacci, Vice-president Joan Gilbert conducted the business meeting. The mothers voted to purchase a mimeographing machine fortheschool. They also approved the granting of ascholarshipto a qualif-, ying child who needed but _could not attend nursery school. A.ccommittee was set up to administer the scholarship. Information about the nursery school may be obtained from Mrs. Eacobacci, 273-7613 or Mrs. Gilbert 273-7655. walk on LEFT FACE traffic . bo. CURTIS MATHES $17.69 Per Mo $18.41 THE HOUSE OF COLOR pee Pa ST. 273-3576 =! per mo. WE HAVE A aa SELECTION OF FAMOUS MAKES AND MODELS SEE US FOR ALL OF YOUR ELECTRONICS AND SERVICE NEEDS <* Home Stereo @ Radio © Tape Recorders @ Auto Stereo \) iar — $549, 95° r%

panne meee yee Fmd bb ew oe Pe ear eee Teachers Discuss Approaches To Education "Let your child have time to dream and grow," was the theme of the panel discussion conducted by Jean Haley, Amy Obeeland, and Ann Partington for the Tall Pines Nursery School Mother's monthly meeting Nov. 21. Mrs. Haley, who teaches first grade at Nevada City Elementary School, was concerned with parental tendencies to push children beyond their abilities, both mental and .physical. She felt there has been too much writtenin popular magazines about the teaching of reading to pre-school children, especially to those who seem eager to learn. The danger lies, NEW AT NOVAKS 305 Broad Nevada City Mens Toiletries Top Hat is not against sex. COLOGNI Pom . a <— according to Mrs. Haley, in forcing and perhaps discouraging a child whose muscular development cannot handle the co-ordination necessary to read not only words but continuing sentences placec in rows on a page All three teachers had suggestions for parents who wanted to help their children become ready to read. Mrs. Obenland, special reading teacher, Grass Valley district, advised parents to read good literature aloud to stimulate children's interest in. reading, to teach them to handle books, to visit the library, and to share experiences with them that will give their later reading meaning.

Mrs. Partington, who teaches Kindergarten at Bell Hill School, reminded parents to be human, sincere, and honest with the child, to encourage his self-epression through conversation as well as through creative materials, andto respect the child's uniqueness. The teachers discussed the variety of approaches necessary to teach readThe Advertiser..December 14, 1966 ing required experience, all parents could help their children become ready to learn by encouraging them, sharing experiences with them, listeningtothem, avoiding comparisons or criticism, and most of all by loving them. Inthe absence of President Kathy Eacobacci, Vice-president Joan Gilbert conducted the business meeting. The mothers voted to purchase a mimeographing machine fortheschool. They also approved the granting of ascholarshipto a qualif-, ying child who needed but _could not attend nursery school. A.ccommittee was set up to administer the scholarship. Information about the nursery school may be obtained from Mrs. Eacobacci, 273-7613 or Mrs. Gilbert 273-7655. walk on LEFT FACE traffic . bo. CURTIS MATHES $17.69 Per Mo $18.41 THE HOUSE OF COLOR pee Pa ST. 273-3576 =! per mo. WE HAVE A aa SELECTION OF FAMOUS MAKES AND MODELS SEE US FOR ALL OF YOUR ELECTRONICS AND SERVICE NEEDS <* Home Stereo @ Radio © Tape Recorders @ Auto Stereo \) iar — $549, 95° r%