Reading scores in the US are falling lower each year; you've heard this so often that you may have become numb to it. And boys seem more resistant often to reading for pleasure. If you're an educator or parent and you've become discouraged with the battle to get kids to read, don't give up yet. Here are several wonderfully crafted works of literature in the adventure fantasy genre that will delight 3th to 6th grade children, especially boys. I've detailed the books and created a literature discussion guide to use. Free Native American Social Studies Literature Lesson Planner: The Indian in the Cupboard Book
Free Native American Lesson Planner, Indian in the Cupboard
Reading scores in the US are falling lower each year; you've heard this so often that you may have become numb to it. And boys seem more resistant often to reading for pleasure. If you're an educator or parent and you've become discouraged with the battle to get kids to read, don't give up yet. Here are several wonderfully crafted works of literature in the adventure fantasy genre that will delight 3th to 6th grade children, especially boys. I've detailed the books and created a literature discussion guide to use. Free Native American Social Studies Literature Lesson Planner: The Indian in the Cupboard Book
Apple Lesson Plans for Preschoolers
I'm certified in special needs education and I have preschool and Montessori experience. I also homeschooled. Making lessons hands-on is of vital importance. Living in Michigan, apples are a big deal. They also make a great basis for lessons. Here are interactive preschool math and science activities using apples--perfect for fall. Apple Math and Science for Preschoolers
Back to School Lessons Using Apples
In the US, school begins in late summer to early fall. And what better way to start the school year off right than with a unit on autumn harvest produce? Here are interactive preschool math and science activities using apples--perfect for fall. Apple Math and Science for Preschoolers
Back-to-School Early Bedtime Transition Tips for Kids
Though most parents and kids prefer school structure, it's that summer-to-fall schedule transitioning that's hard. Here are ways to move into an earlier-to-bed routine. The secret is controlling what happens in that time before bed. Make it restful and disconnected from TV, cellphones and kids will rest better. And well rested kids are much easier to get up in the morning!Back-to-School Early Bedtime Transition Tips for Kids
30 Plus Healthy School Snacks, A Month of Back to School Lunches
Back to school shopping means stocking up on school lunchbox items and snacks. Looking for healthy, portable lunch foods? I got you covered. I'm a mom of four, former homeschooler and teacher. In 1985, I taught at a Montessori school that allowed no refined sugar or bleached flour. I did shopped for school snacks we served students and got creative making healthy school lunches. Buy a freezer ice pack to chill food. Wash daily, freeze overnight and pop in lunch box in the morning. Better still, have kids do this. Read product nutrition data. Some brands are healthier than others. Read on 30 Plus Healthy School Snacks, A Month of Back to School Lunches
Make Writing Pay Instead of Writing for Pay
I hear a lot of would-be freelancers talk about places that pay you to write. Now that kids are going back to school, it's an ideal time for work at home parents and SAHMs to think about making money online. My approach, developed after eight years freelancing, is to make writing pay. Sound like the same thing? It's diametrically opposed. Instead of writing prescribed articles, I come up with the ideas and market it myself.
I've been offered ghost writing gigs. Content buyers have shopped ideas to me--I write it under their brand. Aka, I do the work for a fixed price and they reap the rewards (which could potentially be very high. Could be a bust, it is a risk.) Like Cyrano de Bergerac, I hide behind my pen, while Christian gets the girl. And Roxanne never knows it was my heart on the line. Make Writing Pay Instead of Writing for Pay
Back-to-School Life Science Activities, Biology Nature Crafts
Life science, or biology, is an essential school subject. Nature science activities make great back to school lesson plans. Kids often hate science because it's taught from boring textbooks in meaningless paper-and-pencil activities. Rediscover the inherent fascination of life science this summer with hands-on experiments and crafts. Teach green, using recycled supplies.
* Seasonal nature journals: You can't learn much about life science sitting at desks indoors. Take nature hikes. Use binoculars and field guides to identify observed flora and fauna. Sketch pictures of plants and animals in their dwellings and habitats. Note when and where they were discovered. Note animal characteristics: body covering, markings, camouflage, behavior, adaptation, offspring, endothermic-exothermic. Look for evidence of insects at different stages: larva, pupa, chrysalis, metamorphosis. Watch for spiders' webs. Note plant and tree characteristics: seasonal, poisonous, developmental stage (germination, leaf, flower, fruit, seed). Teach kids to tread lightly and observe closely. Outdoor Summer Life Science Activities, Biology Nature Crafts
Halloween Costumes, Candy, Kids Trick or Treat Festivities--By the Numbers
Hard on the heels of back to school sales, Halloween costumes are selling like hotcakes right now. Topping the children's costume list are superheros, princesses and some old favorites. Although stranger danger, candy safety, religious objections and the fear factor worry some parents, the trend to celebrate Halloween is growing. It's also a very lucrative holiday for merchandisers. Here's a look at Halloween facts and figures by the numbers. Halloween Costumes, Candy, Kids Festivities--By the Numbers.
How I Save 50%-75% on Back to School Shopping with Credit Cards
Credit cards get a bad rap, but financial gurus tout them as a way to build credit. I pinch pennies so tight that I make Jack Benny look like a spendthrift. Even this fru-gal mom of four gives credit cards a thumbs up. Here's how to save money and teach your children valuable financial lessons with using credit cards. Use this guide for back to school shopping.Use credit cards in moderation. It's like the oft-misquoted Bible maxim: "Money is the root of all evil." The correct passage says, "the love of money is the root of all evil." The plastic isn't the problem, it's the misuse. Set a good example for children by spending in moderation. How This Penny-Pinching Mom Saves Money with Credit Cards
How a Mom of Four Saves 80 Percent on Back to School Shopping
Labor Day means children return to school. It also means back to school shopping. The Detroit News reported that parents would be spending more this year on BTS shopping--roughly $688 per child with clothing and school supplies. If you haven't finished shopping, don't worry. I've raised four children; here are dos and don'ts to save 80 percent on school supplies and clothing.
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