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Posted on: Friday, May 17th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Book recommendations, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading with kids, Summer, Summer learning loss
Our blog this week was about Summer Learning Loss or, as it’s more commonly know, Summer Brain Drain. These book suggestions are for kids and parents who are concerned with Summer Learning Loss and would like to start planning how … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Holiday, Mother's Day, Sibling involvement
We normally don’t believe in secrets but this Mother’s Day we thought that, perhaps, planning a little surprise would merit an exception. Start by scheduling a family meeting when Mom is busy doing something else or is out of the house. … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 in Activities for kids, talking to kids
Flowers in bloom, kids in shorts, baseballs flying – May is here! So many interesting events occur this month, and I have decided to share a nontraditional list in this week’s blog. Did you know ???? May 1 … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 in Activities for kids, Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, parent involvement, talking to kids, Teacher Appreciation Day, Teacher involvement
Teacher Appreciation Day occurs on May 7th. Across our country students and parents are being encouraged to recognize teachers by saying thank you, to any teachers that may have touched their lives. Today I would like to share the best ever … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Family Activities, Kids doing Research, parent involvement, Reading with kids
My mother used to say that children are like sponges – they absorb everything they hear. Last week, one of my first grade students gave an incredibly detailed answer using the most robust vocabulary that I have heard in a … read more »
Posted on: Thursday, April 4th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Book recommendations, Books, Conversation with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Cultures, Listening to kids, Other Cultures
Our blog this week was about having the kids do a research project about other cultures and comparing it to their own culture. This would be the basis for a discussion with the family. Not only will this encourage kids … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 in Activities for kids, Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, parent involvement
The “spring” holidays are over! In preparation for this wonderful season – many families were very busy – getting the house ready for company, shopping for new clothes, and most likely doing some cooking. Each family has their own set … read more »
Posted on: Thursday, March 14th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Activity Book, Book recommendations, Gardening for kids, Planting, Reading with kids
Our blog this week provided an idea to help get the kids excited about, and involved in, starting a vegetable garden. Keeping with the theme, this week’s book selections are gardening books for the kids. The Ultimate Step-by-Step Kids’ First … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Gardening, Gardening for kids, Kids doing Research, parent involvement, Planting, Reading, spring
Last week we got six inches of snow, it was melted within hours and there, popping up in my garden, were daffodil stalks. And that makes it official – spring is almost here! Hmm – I was thinking – time to … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Black History, Black History Month, Conversation with kids, Family Activities, History
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” … read more »
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