Posted on: Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 in Holiday, Kids doing Research, parent involvement, Summer, talking to kids
June is almost here. It’s time to think about summer vacation, warm weather, relaxing days, and traditional holidays that lend themselves to family gatherings like Father’s Day on June16th. There’s also Flag Day, June 14th, a good learning opportunity for … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 in Conversation with kids, Family Activities, Memorial Day, parent involvement, talking to kids
Memorial Day weekend is just 4 days away – summer time is about to begin! We hope for sunny weather, barbecues and family picnics. Since many of our kids do not realize what Memorial Day is, besides time for families … 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, March 5th, 2013 in Seasons, spring, talking to kids
March has arrived and we are officially just a few weeks away from the first day of spring, March 20th. So in eager anticipation of this I decided to do a little research and find out what else we celebrate … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 in parent involvement, spring, Standardized Testing, talking to kids
With the coming of spring we think of “March Madness”, milder weather, the return of the birds from their winter vacation spots and, lest we forget, standardized testing. Today’s blog has some suggestions for how you can help your kids … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 in Abraham Lincoln, Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, George Washington, History, President's Day, Reading, talking to kids
Presidents’ Day will be celebrated on Feb 18th – AND today in fairness to “Honest Abe”, it’s time to set the record straight. On February 18th we will be celebrating Presidents’ Day. I have always assumed that the third Monday in … read more »
Posted on: Thursday, January 31st, 2013 in Book recommendations, Books, Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Family Activities, Listening to kids, Motivational Books, parent involvement, talking to kids
This week’s book selections are classic stories written to motivate and entertain children of all ages. For younger kids the books can be read to them or with them and the moral of the story explained to them. For the … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 in Conversation with kids, Family Activities, Imagination, imagination and play, Kid's imagination, Listening to kids, parent involvement, talking to kids
What a week it’s been in our house! All of our kids were here and it was controlled chaos the entire time. We marveled at how all the little ones (6 months through 9 years) got along, listened to their … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 in Holiday, parent involvement, talking to kids, Thanksgiving
Most kids in America learn about Thanksgiving both at home and at school. They learn about the pilgrims, the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock and turkey. For this week’s blog I’ve listed some lesser known facts about Thanksgiving. I hope that you … read more »