The family road trip can be a time for bonding, a time for learning about each other’s interests and points of view – a time to practically pull out every last hair on your head for every instance the words, “Are we there yet?” are uttered. A beloved tradition likely observed even back in the […]
Scholastic.com This company has been around for generations and you don’t have to wait until your kids are in school to access all that this company has to offer, including Reading ideas for every age group and book lists to help you get started! The Mailbox Magazine (and companion website) I just subscribed to this […]
Keep it safe. Make sure supplies are labeled nontoxic and are not choking hazards. Discourage kids from putting supplies in their mouths. Set it up. Designate an art area in your home with an easel or a low table where young artists can stand to work (this is usually easier for them). Don’t rush. Make […]
Tips on BTS safety, health, making the adjustment, and more! Back to School Tips Back to School Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Covers many topics: the first day; backpack safety; traveling to and from school; eating during the school day; bullying; child care before and after school; and homework and study habits. Also […]
I want the kids to learn that art is about losing your inhibition, expressing yourself, about not looking around the room to see if you’re doing it the right way,” says Marion. For those of us hoping to nurture that creativity in our own kids, here are some of her secrets and tips, plus five […]
What is literacy? Literacy means being able to read and write. Why is reading important? A child’s reading skills are important to their success in school and work. In addition, reading can be a fun and imaginative activity for children, which opens doors to all kinds of new worlds for them. Reading and writing are […]
Social Studies * Holidays and festivals * Patriotic celebrations * Communities in other lands: past and present * Family and family history * Families around the world * Neighborhoods * Community services and helpers * Shelters, stores, and food * Citizenship and social responsibility * Interdependence of people * Basic geography: oceans, continents * Map […]
 Following is a list of topics that are part of a well-rounded first grade classroom. Use this list as a starting point for a customized course of study for your 6 or 7 year old. These items are in addition to lower-level skills.  Language Arts Reading (greater phonemic awareness and decoding skills) Establish […]
