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Learning Tip of the Month
How can I get my child to do more reading?
If this is a question you have, you are not alone. We know when children read more, they read better. When they read better, they do better in school. It all starts with reading. So, how do we get kids … Continue reading
Vegetable Valentine
With your child, make Valentine’s Day cards with a healthy message using the name of one or more vegetables or fruits. Continue reading
Make Family Talk Fun!
The Pilgrims talked a little differently than we do today. Here are a few examples of Pilgrim words, greetings and phrases that were used back then. Practice them and use them when the family connects for Thanksgiving!
Raising a Healthy and Responsible Digital Citizen
Experts agree that the time children spend on digital devices should be limited. At the same time, all kids need access to quality technology to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. So, how do you help your child use … Continue reading
Help Your Child Read with “Think Alouds”
When you share books with your children, they learn to think and act like good readers—without even knowing it! You can help them get even more from reading time when you talk to them as you read. Children learn when … Continue reading
Eggs-perts Suggest Protein for Breakfast
Mornings are a busy time for every parent. But don’t let your kids skip breakfast—or your child’s grades could be affected. Evidence suggests that eating breakfast helps kids learn. After fasting all night, a developing body (and brain) needs a … Continue reading
How to Encourage Daily Reading
Many studies have shown that reading is critical to school success. Beginning in kindergarten, if your child reads 20 minutes a day at home, he or she will have read (or heard) 1.8 million words per year, totaling 851 hours … Continue reading
Your Local Newspaper
A subscription to your local newspaper is good for your kids! Research shows that children who come from homes where people subscribe to and read the newspaper score higher on reading tests! Boost Skills and Bond! Here are some fun … Continue reading
Get Caught Reading in Front of Your Kids
Every day the things you choose to do, or not do, are lessons for your children. The adage, “Do what I say, not as I do,” simply doesn’t work when it comes to effective parenting, no matter how often parents … Continue reading
Play “Find the Question!”
Find and read an article in which a reporter interviews someone. What questions did the reporter ask the person being interviewed? Can you think of new questions to ask this person? Quick Tip: Did you know that children who come … Continue reading
