Education experts and students reveal the secrets of maintaining high grades. Brains aren’t the only answer. “Top grades don’t always go to the brightest students,” declares Herbert Walberg, professor of education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who has conducted major studies of super-achieving students. “Knowing how to make the most of your […]
 Hitting the books shouldn’t hurt. Help your favorite student get an A+ in health.  Stay action-packed. The end of summer shouldn’t mean the end of outdoor activities. Sign kids up for a sport or send them out to ride bikes or walk the dog. If you live near school, skip the bus and […]
Check with your child’s school. Many participate with a pre-packaged supply site such as Desktop School Supplies or Schoolpak. You can order all your supplies at once online, and save a trip to the store. Plus, such sites provide something back to your child’s school – often free supplies for teachers, etc.   If your school doesn’t, […]
 Dreading the end-of-summer shopping sprees that signal school’s back in session? Relax — our cheat sheet’s ready to help everyone make the grade this year! Go back to school the smart way with our clever collection of frugal ideas using common household items.  Don’t lose it — label it! You don’t need to […]
 ice cube tray  small pitcher  spoon  construction paper  crayons  newspaper  paper towels Place an ice cube tray in the sink and fill the pitcher with water. Encourage your toddler to fill the tray by pouring the liquid from the pitcher.  Together, put the tray into the freezer. Keep checking to see what happens to the […]
This standard kid craft is so clever and ingenious, it has stood the test of time, wowing children since the birth of the plastic water bottle (if not before!). It’s allure is nigh unbeatable and I can see why! An I SPY bottle is so simple to make! Kids can even help. Â Â The […]
1. The Human Body & Healthy Habits (Also promotes self-awareness!) 2. Colors/Rainbows 3. The 5 Senses (Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste, Hear) 4. Insects (Bugs, Butterflies, Spiders,etc.) 5. Animals (including categories: mammals, reptiles, fish, etc.) 6. Dinosaurs 7. Weather/Seasons 8. Astonomy – Stars, Sun, Moon, Planets 9. Magnets 10. Plants and Gardening 11. Habitats 12. Geology […]
 A good round of playing “Kitchen” is always good for the soul. Why not change it up a little and play “Restaurant”. You and your child will have a blast and they will learn a little something along the way – dramatic play is important to a child’s development. Children express ideas, thoughts, and […]
