Latest School Articles

Teaching Empathy

12/29/2011 9:27:37 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

  Teaching empathy (compassion, sympathy, and understanding) is an important social/emotional skill. Till th...Read More

Fun Budget Friendly Birthday Parties

11/2/2011 10:17:19 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Unlike most adults, children look forward to having birthdays and I remember my kids usually had several birthday partie...Read More

Internet Safety

10/31/2011 2:30:23 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Computers and the internet are a significant part of our lives and as technology advances, the internet becomes more acc...Read More

Bed Wetting

7/25/2011 1:52:56 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

If you know a child that has the problem of bedwetting, you know that the child is very embarrassed of his condition. &n...Read More

What is Your Child's Learning Style?

5/25/2011 3:38:23 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

We don’t all learn the same way and most of us probably know what our learning style is, but what about your child...Read More

Celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday

4/6/2011 10:55:17 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

  In March, Dr. Seuss’ birthday is celebrated across America (he was born March 2, 1904). Have you eve...Read More

TV Viewing Can be Damaging to Your Child

11/2/2010 3:21:57 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Television is taking over our families, lives and culture. When I was growing up in Iran, we watched very little TV beca...Read More

How to Support Your Child With Autism in School

10/4/2010 10:13:41 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Autism is a neurological disorder that affects brain functioning and is considered a developmental disability because sy...Read More

Music Builds Aesthetic and Intellectual Abilities

8/30/2010 4:22:01 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

As your children enter school, they have the opportunity to partake in music lessons. I have always appreciated schools ...Read More

Attachment Disorder

7/20/2010 10:30:00 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

I had a work study one year that brought her little 6 year old to work with her.  The little one helped mama prepar...Read More


Latest School Activities

Make a Hurricane

9/27/2010 3:27:13 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Put water in a big bowl and have your child stir around the sides. The water will begin to move in a fast circle. Quickl...Read More

Penguin Walk to Practice Balance

9/27/2010 3:25:58 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Talk about penguins and how they hold the egg between their feet to keep it warm (for two months the male penguin nurses...Read More

Yogurt and Banana Popsicle

8/30/2010 3:59:15 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Cut bananas in half. Insert Popsicle stick in the flat end of the banana. Dip bananas in the yogurt and place on the wax...Read More

Cuddly Pillow

8/30/2010 3:56:57 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Your little one will have hours of fun making this soft and cuddly no-sew pillow. Cut two identical shapes (square, circ...Read More

Eatable Centerpiece

7/20/2010 10:05:25 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Make a beautiful centerpiece for your next picnic using fudge stripe cookies, small gum drops and skewers.  Push a ...Read More

Fair Collection

7/20/2010 10:01:43 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

When my children were in primary school, they brought hom a lot of their art work and beautiful creations.  I ...Read More

Cone Flower Vase

6/21/2010 10:22:17 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

I usually have the cone party hats left over after a birthday party and instead of throwing them away, I recycle them.&n...Read More

Easy Hand Puppets

6/21/2010 10:21:01 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Make these hand puppets with your child using Styrofoam balls and pipe cleaners. Cut the pipe cleaner in half.  Sti...Read More

Frozen Treats

5/24/2010 2:57:33 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Children love cooking activities and this is a cooking activity perfect for hot summer days. Let your little ones make t...Read More

Prepare for Next Day

5/24/2010 2:56:08 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Often times morning are very hectic…parents are getting ready for work, preparing breakfast, helping the children ...Read More