Children who can read can succeed, and here is one way to make sure that happens….read out loud to your students! Many of us read to our kids when they are young, but as they grow older and are able to read independently, we stop. Jim Trelease in The Read Aloud Handbook tells us that […]
Children are eagerly awaiting the chance to go out door to door and collects tons of candy. Here are some tips that mentors can TEACH to their kids so they will be safe as they head out to trick or treat…..don’t assume children already know this info. 1- Add reflective tape to costumes ( Mentors
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“Experience is a hard teacher because it gives the test first and the lesson afterwards.” anonymous
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE fall. The colors in Michigan are simply beautiful right now, but sometimes I get so busy and so preoccupied that I forget to take the time to just LOOK and ENJOY! Take some time this month to look at and enjoy fall with your child…each time that
I just found a GREAT game that kids of all ages can enjoy….no reading required, but it still holds the interest of older kids. The game is called Jam Pack Jam and you can find it at the big retail stores…WalMart, Target, Toys R US. You can also go on to Amazon.com, type in Jam
