My daughter is in second grade. She is really bright and loves to learn! She does, at times, struggle with Math. Luckily there is the website Cram.com that offers flash cards covering a lot of different subjects. Online flash cards are easy to use and don't require tons of printing like printable flashcards. I was able to find these K-2 Math flash cards. The way the flash cards works makes it very easy for my daughter to use the website herself. I get her on the right … [Read more...]
Diversify your Teaching Strategy to Improve Basic Reading Skills
In order to meet the unique needs of each student in the classroom, teachers should customize their lesson plans by implementing various types of elementary reading techniques. Although living in a technological age full of video games and tablets may compete with a child’s desire to read, parents and teachers can help motivate them by finding books that will spark their interest. In some cases, improved technology can assist in fostering a child’s passion for reading. Innovative reading … [Read more...]
Coach Clearance Sale – Save 65% OFF CLEARANCE Prices!
It's time to act fast and be invited to this HUGE Coach Factory Outlet sale. The prices are amazing! This time they are 50% off New Arrivals or 65% or MORE off CLEARANCE prices. These were some of my favorite bags in the sale: Please fill out this form so that I can invite you ASAP to join this sale! This particular sale lasts 48 hours. The sales happen pretty often but I never know when another one will be so get invited to this one so you can shop ALL of them! … [Read more...]
Buy 12 Lessons, Get 1 Free!
Check out TakeLessons.com and buy 12 lessons, get 1 free! If you are interested in Music, performing arts, or needing a tutor Takelessons.com is right for you! #sponsored #TakeLessonsBuy 12 Lessons, Get 1 Free! Interested in getting started with a Music, Tutoring, or Performing Arts teacher? Now through November 11th, purchase 12 lessons and you'll get 1 additional lesson FREE! Visit TakeLessons to search for your perfect teacher, or call us at (855) 684-5320 to take advantage of this … [Read more...]
How to Find the Right Academic Tutor
How do you find the right academic tutor for your child? Take a look at these helpful tips from TakeLessons. #adFor some kids school comes easy, for others it is a challenge. When I was out of college I got a job working in an elementary school as a reading and math tutor. These kids were really smart, they just needed some extra assistance and in a lot of cases, once the problem they were having was explained a different way, they took off with their studies! If your children are having a … [Read more...]
Don’t Quit Now! Keep Your Kid Motivated for…
We are six weeks into piano lessons with my daughter. Right now she is so excited to practice and head to her lessons. I know there will come a day when the newness will run out and we will have to find ways to keep her going. Here are a few ideas to keep the love alive and the motivation flowing! Don’t Quit Now! Keep Your Kid Motivated for... Few things are more frustrating than investing your time and money in an instrument and lessons for your child only to hear weeks later that … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Child’s Lunch Organized
Disclaimer: I received the following product free for review and advertising purposes. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ. School is starting this week for my daughter so it was the perfect time to receive this innovative LunchBlox from Rubbermaid. This awesome product features a Blue Ice tray and 3 different sized containers that snap into the tray and each other! Look at how amazing this is! I put the Blue Ice tray in my freezer over night and pulled it … [Read more...]
PowerMyLearning Review
Disclaimer: This post was brought to you by our friends at PowerMyLearning. All opinion expressed are my own.My Mom's occupation was elementary school teacher. For that reason I often had to attend summer school, or do summer work so as to not "lose my skills". At the time I was not happy about these "summer burdens" but now as a parent I see the wisdom. My daughter is going into second grade so for the past 2 summers I have bought workbooks for her to complete. This summer the workbook I … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Musical Instrument for Children
While some children have a natural inclination toward playing music, others may not be so eager to start practicing. Choosing musical instruments that are relatively easy to play is generally the best way to go. In fact, when students can pick out a few simple tunes on the guitar or piano, they will be much more likely to stick with the instrument for the foreseeable future. Here is a list of instruments that might be intriguing to youngsters:Xylophone The xylophone is an instrument in the … [Read more...]
Puzz Story!
The makers of Puzz Story ought to be proud! This is an awesome lesson in History! Their slogan is “The book, the puzzle, and the poster combine to form a new exciting educational product for children.”This was so much fun my little children. At 4 and 6 they had a blast learning what all the puzzle pieces were called and liked looking at the “map” after it was all put together. I was actually surprised at how much they knew! They knew different dinosaurs, mammoths and saber tooth tiger, and … [Read more...]
Volunteering at the Equine Rescue
I was talking to my friend, Rose, on Friday and she mentioned that she volunteers at a Horse Rescue. My daughters absolutely LOVE horses, but have never really had the opportunity to be around them. I asked if she would mind us tagging along with her and off we went! I had no idea there was a place like this in our area! It is called Hope in the Valley: Equine Rescue and Sanctuary- click here for the website.Rose's kids were so sweet and patient with my girls- I was really impressed! They … [Read more...]
Budget-friendly Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy in School
Aside from getting a handful of 123s and ABCs, your children may also get infected by loads of disease-causing germs in school. How do you protect them? To safeguard your school children against illnesses, here’s some ways that’s easy on the wallet.Let them bring their own drinking water. Taking in a lot of fluids is very important for a school child. Not only does it help the body carry out proper functions such as breathing and digestion, it also keeps the immune system awake and ready to … [Read more...]
Back To School – It’s Time to Get Studying
'Tis the season of going back to school which means homework, research papers, reading and all other sorts of work! I'm so glad we have summer break to forget how stressful school can be. Luckily school usually starts out slowly and builds up the work.I remember when I was in school sometimes it was hard to focus on my papers. I would get writers block even when there was an assigned topic. There are often so many different angles to approach things from and you just have to find the right … [Read more...]
Back to School Safety Tips
Safety Tips for Kids Driving to School There are a range of concerns for parents of teenage drivers, but let’s stay focused on the trip from home to school. Along with all of the laws and safety precautions that go with general driving, it’s important to keep in mind that many students drive through multiple school zones on their way to school. Keeping an eye out for younger children crossing the street on their way to school is an important thing for all high school drivers to keep in … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Back to School
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