While for children and adults alike the highlight of Halloween just may be the candy you may be surprised to learn that there is a practical side to the candy gathering as well. If you are a parent trying to help your child develop better math skills or a teacher who would like … [Read more...] about Using Halloween Candy in Math Projects
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More Backpack Safety Tips
Your child is likely to wear a backpack at least nine months out of the year, and if that backpack is doing harm to their body, and you could do something about it, you would. The following is a look at things you can do to ensure backpack safety for your child so that they do … [Read more...] about More Backpack Safety Tips
Reading: Introduction 1
Years of research show clearly that children are more likely to succeed in learning when their families actively support them. When you and other family members read with your children, help them with homework, talk with their teachers, and participate in school or other learning … [Read more...] about Reading: Introduction 1
Children’s Reading Magazines
Children's Magazines … [Read more...] about Children’s Reading Magazines
Basics: Geography: An Important Tool for Learning and Understanding History
Geography affects history: just look at the dramatic changes in world geography over recent years. Governments change, and new countries are born. Many countries no longer have the same names they did even five years ago. Climate changes bring about events such as droughts and … [Read more...] about Basics: Geography: An Important Tool for Learning and Understanding History
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to