The school year is ending soon. Show the teachers in your children’s lives appreciation with one of these fun gift ideas. Homemade Teacher Gift Ideas Here are some fun ways you, your children, fellow parents, or students can honor the teachers in your life, either for Teacher Appreciation Month in May, or as end … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again. Time to get out and enjoy the wonders of spring and time to take your children and experience the wonder and satisfaction of planting a garden. Benefits of Gardening for Kids by Piedro Molinero Here are the benefits that gardening could easily provide the children with: 1. Science In … Continue reading
From Mrs. Bee’s Busy Classroom: http://dcrafts.com/mrsbees.htm Ponds At Springtime Ponds come alive in the spring with plants and animals. Draw a huge pond. Draw some animals in the pond. Many plants and insects live in and around the pond, too. Draw some of them. Be sure to label the things that you draw. Fun in … Continue reading
Why is it that the older children enjoy creating their own stories, their own make-believe worlds when given a chance? Common sense says that they have more experiences to draw from since they are older. Their vocabulary is more extensive and chances are they already know the story, which can be used as a springboard … Continue reading
Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Learn more how nurturing your child’s imagination will be of great benefit. When was the last time your couch was a ship sailing the seven seas or one of your towels a superman’s cape? Children’s imaginations are wonderful things. You never quite know what they’re going to … Continue reading