It's almost time for the wearing of the green. St. Patrick's Day is March 17, and it is a holiday that takes history and transforms it into fun.
This article explains some of the common symbols of St. Patrick's Day and provides helpful tips to enjoy with your children:
St. Patrick's Day Symbols and Activities for Kids
My daughter, Eliana, fell in love with elephants at the age of 2. Watching her with her elephants made me realize the connection with learning: Big elephant ears help you learn by listening and an elephant never forgets! There are countless other analogies - Come and open up your elephant ears and never forget to learn large with my daughter and me!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Take The Toyota - Heads Up! Challenge on Discovery Education
The Discovery Education website has a helpful online game that helps teens learn about driving and potential risks. Read all about it and play online here:
Toyota - Heads Up!
They have a course for left and right-handed drivers. When you complete the game, there are helpful real-life driving stats.
Read about all the details at the above link to find out how your teen could win $1,000 just by playing online till May 7, 2012.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Learning About Idaho For Kids
Teaching kids about states - This is a great place to start (for lack of any kind of alphabetic or first to last state order). If you like potatoes, you might be fond of this one:
Idaho: One State Among 50 That Offers a Fun Lesson for Summertime Learning
If Idaho is too far for you to visit, take a virtual field trip. Get out a map of the state and let your child run his or her finger along the roads and rivers. Get a miniature doll or car and roll it over the map. If you like, make a 3D version of the state. Study the hills, mountains, valleys, etc. and recreate it with clay or other crafting materials.
Use your imagination and make learning come alive for your child.
Idaho: One State Among 50 That Offers a Fun Lesson for Summertime Learning
If Idaho is too far for you to visit, take a virtual field trip. Get out a map of the state and let your child run his or her finger along the roads and rivers. Get a miniature doll or car and roll it over the map. If you like, make a 3D version of the state. Study the hills, mountains, valleys, etc. and recreate it with clay or other crafting materials.
Use your imagination and make learning come alive for your child.
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