There are so many wonderful connections between reading and gardening. Sound surprising? Our guest writer, Jacquie Fisher, founder of Edventures with Kidsshares with us ways she connects the two. Not only is she an AMAZING recourse for things to do in Kansas City, she is a world culture, book loving, get your hands messy kind of mom who shares her adventures on her blog highlighting hands on experiences to support parents! Kids Garden Reading Activities One of our favorite things about ... Read more...
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Garden Math Activity – Measurement
You can up your parenting game and take learning in the garden to a whole new level when you think "outside the classroom." Meaning, academics can (and should) be taught beyond the walls of the traditional classroom. As a parent, I believe it is my job to provide these opportunities for my children to interact with the world in a meaningful way. Gardening with kids is the perfect time to make these common core connections. Of course, this activity would be great for classroom gardens or ... Read more...
Simple Activities for Parents to Help Developing Reading Comprehension
Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Report cards come home. Although just a small reflection of your child as a learner, they can be a window into how your child is doing academically. If you ever have any questions about your child's report card, I encourage you to call or e-mail your child's teacher and connect with them. You are your child's #1 teacher. Communication between parents and teachers is vital to your child's academic success. One of our readers wrote ... Read more...
Parenting Tips for Making Music Every Day
Parenting tips for making music every day! Here are a few fun ideas to add singing, dancing, and playing to your daily life with your child. Music is a powerful learning tool for parents to use every day. As I was belting out the song, "When the Saints Go Marching In," while marching around the room, banging a drum with my four year old today, I was also thinking of 3 things. And then he stopped marching.I focused on him and only him. "What did the words mean?" he ... Read more...
Setting Parenting Goals for the New Year
Not finding your motivation as a parent? Here's why setting parenting goals is needed and how to get started. Why setting parenting goals is needed. I have to admit, I am in a parenting funk. What I WANT to do and what I can realistically and actually accomplish is, unfortunately too big a gap. I am sadly trying to grasp the reality that I cannot do all that I want and I am trying to readjust my goals to be attainable. Maybe it is getting older that I have realized that I need to ... Read more...
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