We are only a month into the new school year and my kids are already sick of having sandwiches for lunch. I like sandwiches because they are easy and relatively mess free. I put on my thinking cap to come up with some fun school lunches that weren't sandwiches. I thought of my kids favorite foods and I came up with these three great options but found that they were messier than a sandwich. This means I have to remember to throw in a Wet Ones singles into their lunch boxes to wipe their sticky … [Read more...]
DIY Summer Reading Program
During the summer it's easy to fall into the trap of laziness. Sleeping in because you have nowhere to be, lounging around with games, toys, electronics and not getting much done. I admit that the first week of summer I let all these behaviors slide because I was ready for the break too, but after that it's time to get back to work.During summer children's skills can slip if they don't work to keep them up. My husband and I decided that we needed to do all we could to help our children … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Getting Ready for Back to School
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How Moms can Save Money on Returning to Education
Going back to college can be a good way to become a more valuable asset to an employer, though finding ways to pay for the expense of returning to school can be a problem. For mothers making this decision, coming up with the money can be even harder due to family obligations. One solution is to secure scholarships and grants that can provide additional funds to help pay college tuition and other expenses.Financial aid for those attending college can come from loans or scholarships. While … [Read more...]
Creating an Outdoor Study Space for Children
Unfortunately there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to the different ways children study and learn. What works for one child doesn’t always work for another, and it’s important to understand what works best for your child. The stereotypical scene of a child staring a computer screen with a pile of books is not necessarily what’s best to aid learning. But sometimes it’s not the techniques that need changing, but the setting where your child is studying. This is especially true in the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help Your Child Deal with a Bully
Not a month goes by that we don’t hear a horror story about a child hurting themself or others as a result of bullying. Despite the news, many parents are still in denial about the bullying that goes on in schools. After all, children have been teasing and picking on each other since the beginning of time, how much damage could a little bullying really do? Unfortunately, bulling can do damage to young minds that results in very serious consequences. If you think your child is being teased or … [Read more...]
