Parent Resources

Mustard Seed strives to support parents.

That's why we've devoted an area of our site to resources for parents.  As we work to build this area, we welcome feedback.

Resources Developed at Mustard Seed

The Nest Summer Suggestions for Parents and Preschool Students
Reading lists, song sheets, rhyme sheets, as well as ideas about how to explore nature, do drama, write and draw, and make math activities out of everyday experiences.  Go to Summer Suggestions.

The Nest Guidelines for Classroom Volunteers
We are grateful for the help of parents in the classroom. The intent of these guidelines is to help all of us work together as a community supporting the children. Go to guidelines.

Gathering for Worship 
Guidelines for families for joining us in worship at Mustard Seed School. Go to article.

Questions Parents Should Ask When Choosing a School for Their Child
Developed by Mustard Seed School, this is a document to assist parents who are considering schools for their children. Go to article.

Does Your Child Have a Common Learning Problem?
Upper School Director Kathleen Hanson writes about a common learning problem. Go to article.

Cell Phones, Email, and Moral Decision:  Is There a Connection?
Texting, today's popular pastime, is a standard feature on most cell phones, one that presents many occasions of fun and also of concern.  What boundaries should there be?  Do you know how your child is using his or her cell phone?  Who are they texting?  This article, adapted from information found in the Family Cell Phone Guide, addresses some of these issues.  Go to article.

Book Recommendations

This area of our site is a work in progress.  We’ll be asking our parent community about their favorite parenting books and post them here.

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