What is coronavirus? The CDC has defined it as “common human coronaviruses, including types 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1, usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold”. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidelines to prevent illness and keep people as healthy as possible. Why are some people […]
Teach Your Child Voting is Important
Do you know the date for the primary election in your state for 2020? A primary election is when voters can indicate their preference for a candidate in an upcoming election. Tips for teaching your child about the voting process: Model the behavior. The best way to teach this is to take your child with […]
Happy Barbie Doll Anniversary
Today is the anniversary of the first Barbie doll that went on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City on March 9, 1959. The first blond-haired doll was only eleven inches tall and mass-produced in the United States. Ruth Handler co-founded Mattel, Inc. with her husband in 1945. Ruth observed her daughter […]
Happy Spring Forward-Daylight Savings Time!
Today, most Americans spring forward (turn clocks ahead and lose an hour) on the second Sunday in March (at 2:00 A.M.) and fall back (turn clocks back and gain an hour) on the first Sunday in November (at 2:00 A.M.).
Mobile Device Safety
Help keep your child safe. You can do this by looking at the mobile application or “app” that comes already built-in on the phone, tablet or watch. For example, Snapchat displays a user’s location on a map in real-time. This means that Snap Map will allow your child’s friends to see where your child is […]
Can You Score 100% on the Word Search Game, “Happy Saint Patrick’s Day?”
Let’s have fun with this free online word search called, “Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! If you want to learn more about the origins of Saint Patrick’s Day, go to Encyclopedia Britannica. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word […]
Welcome to National Reading Month!
March is recognized as National Reading Month. This month is designated to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Reading every day is linked to the development of positive mental health throughout our lives. It is never too early or too late to help children develop reading skills. Reading can make your child: […]
e-Learning Made Easy
Do you like to teach your child in the security, safety, and flexibility of your own home? There are so many advantages to learning in the home. There are so many reasons to participate in e-Learning. The advantages of eLearning include: You are able to link the various resources in several varying formats. It is […]
Did You Read About the Butterfly?
A butterfly goes through four stages in its life cycle. The coolest thing about butterfly eggs, especially monarch butterfly eggs, is that you can actually see the tiny caterpillar growing inside of it. Butterfly larvae are actually what we call caterpillars. Inside the pupa, the caterpillar is rapidly changing. Soon after the butterfly comes out […]
If I Could Live In Any House, I Would Live In…
One effective strategy in writing is called the sentence starter. A “sentence starter” will help your child focus and organize their thoughts while fostering creativity. Use this strategy to help develop that creative genius you know your child possesses! Common uses for sentence starters are to help students in describing facts, making predictions, comparing and […]
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