School Time (Kids and Teens)
The Wonderful World of Children's Minds -
- Sandra E. GrahamYesterday, May 13, 2009 , I was invited to my granddaughter's fourth-grade class to discuss my books and writings, and getting published in general. Having never talked with such a young group before, I must admit that I was a bit nervous and concerned about what I could and could not discuss... Submitted 3 years 12 days ago.
Teaching Children Colors or Color Me Happy - Fran Larson
A couple of summers ago, my two granddaughters, six and eight years old, came for a week's visit. I told them how great they both looked in their aqua tee shirts. The six year old, Alayna replied, "aqua is only for people over 60 years old, so this is not aqua." I got a color wake-up call that... Submitted 5 years 82 days ago.
Fun Kid Fall Activity Ideas Using Apples - Nancy Johnson
Fall is the season for apples. Fun kid fall activity ideas include apple arts and crafts, games, and yummy cooking projects. September 26 is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, so plan a party with apples as the theme. Make a pretty apple garland with dried apple slices. Slice apples into 1/8"... Submitted 5 years 277 days ago.
A fun kid reading activity includes acting out your story as it’s read. Puppets are a wonderful way for kids to learn to enjoy books and reading. Just about every story and book can be used with puppets. Books such as If You Gave a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff, Little Red Hen by... Submitted 5 years 283 days ago.
The Agony of Junior High PE - Tex Norman
I was always the new kid at school. When you move 3 or 4 times a year almost every year like I did, you never have friends. Always being the new kid means you never know where the restrooms are, or the lunchroom procedure, or who is safe and who must be avoided at all cost. Always being the... Submitted 2 years 103 days ago.
Summer's End - Missing Link
Summer is on the wane here in California. Schools are starting up, sycamore's leaves are looking a little lacy and tired their bark all shed now white and smooth and cool to the touch. Some trees are even shedding leaves now late into the dry summer and neighbors are beginning that fall ritual of... Submitted 3 years 280 days ago.
Legalizing Ditch Day Made a Big Difference -
- Teresa OrtizOur daughter made it through 12 years of school without a single unauthorized absence. Our son is a junior and so far his record is clean. These days, ditching school is the last thing a parent is worried about. So why am I writing about it? It's simple. Creating a "legal" ditch day in our... Submitted 4 years 53 days ago.
Are Kids Safer In School Or Out - Susan Thom
Right now, out. It is as simple and scary as that. I have a junior in High School. Someone put a home made bomb on one of the buses, but it didn't detonate. Hopefully, that was the idea, and the perpetrator just wanted to scare everyone, or it was a dud. There have been two full evacuations... Submitted 4 years 86 days ago.
The Power of The Father - Abigail Richards
The amount of kids growing up in a single parent home without a father continues to rise. I have all the respect in the world for single moms, but the influence of a father figure can mean the difference between a successful child and a struggling child. My husband recently started mentoring at... Submitted 4 years 90 days ago.
Activities for American Indian Heritage Month - Stephany Springer
It is well known that November is the month in which Americans let out a collective sight as they finish their overly abundant meal on Thanksgiving Day. A little lesser known fact, however, is that November is also American Indian Heritage Month. The Native American culture is rich with... Submitted 4 years 198 days ago.
- Justine MusgraveIn present day and age, parents have become increasingly concerned about what goes on in public and private schools that their children attend. The increase in drugs, violence, and depression are just a handful of worries. Along with bullying, skipping class, and bad grades, parents are finding... Submitted 4 years 199 days ago.
Personal Security On & Off Campus -
- M BadlerImproving your personal security as a college student does not have to be very complicated or time consuming. This may be the first time you are away from home and you probably have not thought too much about you personal security until now. Even worse, many students think, "It can't happen to... Submitted 4 years 261 days ago.
Real Facts About Spiders - Anna Miller
Myth: Spiders are insects. Fact: Actually, not everyone believes this. Around half of my callers did learn in school that spiders are not insects, but I find it rather appalling that the percentage is not higher. And how often, in mass media, we read or hear a phrase like "spiders prey on other... Submitted 5 years 31 days ago.
Schools Serve Actual Food to Students! - Tim Hickey
Many schools around the country are recognizing the large numbers of our school-age children who are overweight; they are making changes to improve the quality of the food they serve. Many schools are pulling out the junk food vending machines and soft drinks. Some are making efforts to prepare... Submitted 5 years 229 days ago.
A School Age Child Writing Activity – Set up a Writing Center - Nancy Johnson
In order for a child to express him or herself well, it is important to develop writing skills as early as possible. A child writing activity can help develop the skills they need to become a good writer. This activity will allow them to practice grammar and sentence structure along with... Submitted 5 years 251 days ago.
Six Fun and Easy Kid Math Activity Ideas - Nancy Johnson
Math is a part of everyday life. We use math when go shopping, calculate distance when traveling, cook a yummy recipe, plant a garden, and play games. Kids learn math concepts such as estimating, word problems, time and distance, measurement and the basic addition and subtraction. Here are six... Submitted 5 years 269 days ago.
Creative Back to School Activity Ideas for Kids - Nancy Johnson
A back to school activity is a creative way to welcome students back to school or celebrate the start of the new school year. As much as the kids enjoy summer vacation, they love to go back to school. Children love to see friends they haven’t seen all summer, meet new friends and get to know... Submitted 5 years 297 days ago.
School Classroom Parties 101 - Chris Yates
In the past several years I've volunteered to help in my children's classrooms in a lot of different capacities. To me, being a room mother is the most challenging and stressful volunteer positions I've held. Room mothers are usually responsible for planning and hosting holiday parties for... Submitted 6 years 194 days ago.
The Popularity Of Preschool Games - GrandMatrix Team
Throughout the web, you will see that one of the most targeted audiences for games is for children under school age. Are preschool games good for the child? And, should you be using them as part of your child's early education? With so many marketing geniuses working on promoting these games to... Submitted 6 years 220 days ago.
Working with puppets - Sharri
Play is the fundamental core of learning and growing. On Submitted 6 years 228 days ago.
Let the kids do Nothing! - Sharri
“I like that too” said Christopher Robin, “but what I like doing best is Nothing.” (A. A. Milne “The House at Pooh Corner”) In today's achievement-oriented world, parents often don’t value imagination. There is a worry that children are wasting time when they are staring off into space. Parents... Submitted 6 years 299 days ago.
Top 5 School Fund Raiser Ideas - dsemeniuk
TOP FIVE SCHOOL FUNDRAISING IDEAS Schools often look for ways to make money. Submitted 6 years 314 days ago.
Q. How can I encourage my child to write stories? A. If the problem is that your child is not willing to write, you can still tap their creative juices by asking them to draw their story. Let them be inspired by cartoons or comic books. Look at classics such as Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond... Submitted 6 years 318 days ago.
Is Your Child Ready for School? - S M Calhoun
Is Your Child Ready for School? If you're the parent of an infant or toddler, you might be bristling with indignation at such a preposterous question. Or perhaps you’re good-natured enough to laugh and mildly protest: "Hey! Give him time to be a kid!" Either way, you are quite correct.... Submitted 6 years 337 days ago.
The Joy of Learning! - Mike Lim
“ Part of what motivates me to write this book is a concern that we’ve lost touch in education with the sheer joy of what it means to learn something new.” Thomas Armstrong, Author, Awakening Genius in the Classroom I think I was around 6 years old, when my mum decided to register me for... Submitted 7 years 62 days ago.
