Pack A Basket Full of Fun for National Picnic Month
July is National Picnic Month! It’s time to gather your blankets, snacks, and smiles and enjoy a delightful picnic adventure outside or in.
Creating the Best Obstacles Outside and In!
Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside and play! Try a fun challenge outside by building your own obstacle course.
7 Ways to Get Your Kids Volunteering This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to introduce your kids to the joys of volunteering. Here are 7 fun volunteer ideas that promise a summer filled with meaningful adventures.
Celebrating National Limerick Day In Your Own Special Way
May 12th is National Limerick Day! Limericks are the funniest way to introduce readers to poetry. Celebrate the fun poems by reading and even writing some of your own.
Cook Up Something Fun with Kids in the Kitchen
Cooking together and bringing everyone to the table makes family time special. It is also a delicious way to use skills such as reading, math, and science with recipes that include measuring, pouring, counting, and temperature.
Inspire Your Child! Improve Literacy With These Creative Reads for 5th Graders
Explore top 5th-grade reads that boost literacy and spark imagination. From 'The Giver' to 'Fish in a Tree', these books inspire young minds. Dive in for a blend of creativity and learning.
The Top 10 Benefits of Teaching Your Children Gratitude
Learn how cultivating gratitude in kids can boost happiness, resilience, and relationships. Find practical tips to engage your children in gratitude practices. Read more!
4 Ways to Encourage Creative Expression During the School Year
Boost your child's creativity with art, diverse music, interactive play, and curiosity. Enhance their imagination, confidence, and emotional growth both inside and outside the classroom.
Streamlining School Communication: Know how to stay in touch
Navigate school communication with our essential tips for effective communication, from teacher relations to critical protocols, to ensure your involvement promotes your child’s success at school.
The 4-Day School Week; Could It Be Better for Districts?
Exploring the merits and challenges of a four-day school week, we delve into recent findings from a Rand Corporation survey. Highlighting both advocates' reasons and critics' concerns, it sparks a deeper reflection on traditional vs. alternative school schedules.
Everything You Need to Know About Third Grade Testing
With third-grade reading retention policies up for debate in more than a dozen states, parents wonder how to prepare their kids for proficiency testing. This article sheds light on these laws, possible exemptions, and ways parents can prepare their kids for testing.
There’s No “One Size Fits All” When It Comes to Kids’ Anxiety
Addressing back-to-school anxiety involves open communication, understanding school routines, and viewing anxiety as a challenge. Guide your child towards resilience by setting positive examples and celebrating successes, turning anxiety into empowerment.
Effectively Manage Your Kids’ Screen Time During the School Year
Gear up for the school year by setting clear screen time boundaries. Define its role, establish rules, lead by example, and utilize parental controls. Tailor your strategies for your family’s unique needs.
Boosting Vocabulary: 5 Strategies to Help Kids Expand Their Word Power
One of the best ways to ensure your child becomes an effective communicator is to continually help bolster their vocabulary. Why? Because a strong vocabulary directly correlates to efficiency in reading, writing, and speaking — and research suggests it also impacts how well your kid performs in school.
Keep Your Children Safe and On-Task With iPad Parental Controls
Through parental controls, content filtering, and active supervision, it doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle to maintain a solid handle on what your child sees on their tablet.
5 Fun Ways to Include Reading This Summer
While summer break helps your kids recharge away from the classroom, it can also be a time for learning loss. Here are five fun ways to keep your kids reading this summer.