Teachers make learning fun at school, but what about at home? These eleven tips will be your guide to give your kids the funnest education ever. Teachers set the bar sky-high when it comes to educational fun. But the learning doesn’t stop when the kids come home. In fact, the foundation of student success is […]
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Cozy movie nights or apple picking, these classic fall activities will give your family a fun taste of the season. Fall is a season synonymous with family togetherness: Cozy nights indoors with hot chocolate and a movie. Good food, celebrations, and seasonal traditions. Even though your family has returned to its regular routine—school, work, sports,
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Whatever history kids learn in school, family history is way cooler. The key is sharing family history with kids using these helpful tips. “In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Isn’t that getting tired? Instead, how about, “In 1924 grandma repainted the door—in that hot pink color”? Whatever history facts kids learn in school, family
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The first day of autumn is right around the corner. It’s time to start spicing up your fall traditions with these cultural celebrations and tips. Fall is a pretty special season. It has Halloween, Thanksgiving, Rosh Hashanah, Mawlid, Diwali, Día de Muertos, Veteran’s Day, and so many other celebrations from around the world. Are your
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Don’t know what to ask your child other than “How was your day?” Liven up your after school conversations with these twenty-five questions. Do your after-school conversations sound something like this? “How was your day?” “Fine.” Simple, no substance, and boring. How are you supposed to have conversations with your kids when they won’t put
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Raking leaves, playing sports, or planning for holidays, this to-do list will help your family prepare for fall without the stress. Back to School, falling leaves, pumpkin patches, and cozy sweaters. Autumn is a time of many changes, and families often need to change with the season. Rather than guessing at the things you need
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Everyone has to eat and loves eating (unless you’re a robot), so starting conversations with food is the best way to bridge the gap between cultures. Here’s how. Does your family have that one recipe that’s practically sacred? It was passed from your great-grandma to your grandma to your mother and now to you, and
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Teachers are like having another parent in the family. Building a positive parent-teacher relationship is easy with these simple tips. Teachers are like having another parent who watches your child for eight hours a day or more. They not only teach kids about English and math but they also teach kids important social and cognitive
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Books are more than just words on a page. Help your kids get the most out of reading with these tips and questions. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day, and September 6 is Read a Book Day. But we should be getting the most out of reading every day. According to the experts at
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Making friends doesn’t have to be rocket science. Here are sixteen easy ways for your kids to build friendships this school year. What’s your favorite part of school? The tests and homework? The cafeteria pizza? Recess? If you ask any kid, the most common answer will be even simpler than that: Friends. Friendships not only
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