First Day of School
With school starting many kids get a little apprehensive about being alone at school. They worry that no one will like them or want to be a working partner with them in class. There are a number of things that you can do to help squash the fears of your youngsters as school starts.
Tip One: It's the First Day of School for Everyone
Everyone has jitters on the first day and during the first week or so of school. Let your child know that everyone in the class is going to have the same fears as your child. Everyone is worried they won't have friends or that they will be the last one picked as a partner. READ More on Parenting Tips: First Day of School Jitters
![[Post to Twitter]](http://www.more4kids.info/wp-content/plugins/tweet-this/icons/tt-twitter-big2.png){kind=icon}
![[Post to Yahoo Buzz]](http://www.more4kids.info/wp-content/plugins/tweet-this/icons/tt-buzz-big2.png){kind=icon}
![[Post to StumbleUpon]](http://www.more4kids.info/wp-content/plugins/tweet-this/icons/tt-su-big2.png){kind=icon}
Filed under Education and School, Parenting Tips by More4kids
Schools out and summer is finally here. How are you going to keep your child occupied and at the same time stimulate their young minds? Summer can be a fun and exciting time for children and their families. Generally, a break is given over the summer months and educational lessons are ceased until the fall. If you are a homeschooling parent, and interested in supplementing your childs education, it is important to know and understand that while the traditional lessons do not fit into the scheme of summer, it does not mean that learning has to cease. There are many fun summer projects you can do with your child! Here are some fun summer activites and projects for your child. If you are at a loss for extra projects and activities, this may the right read for you!
Plant a Garden
Planting a garden is a very popular fun summer projects for homeschoolers. The family can decide together what type of garden is to be planted. They may choose to plant an herb garden, a flower garden, or even a vegetable garden. Then, all of the supplies should be gathered and everyone should play a large role in creating and planting. Family members should also take the time to assist in the maintenance of the garden as well. Not only can children enjoy learning about how things grow, they can develop a sense of accomplishment once they see their gardens grow! Don’t forget to take plenty of random pictures while the children care for the new garden!
READ More on How Will You Stimulate Your Child this Summer?
Filed under Activities, Education and School by More4kids
Without a doubt global warming is one of the biggest problems that the world is facing today, and will continue to be a large problem in our kids lives. However, many of its effects will fall upon future generations - unless it is stopped or slowed down dramatically. There is a lot that we can do right now, but it is also important to get the children of today involved in the fight against global warming.
Teaching kids the dangers of Global Warming
Educating and involving our children is one way to get our kids interested. We need to involve them through conversations and activities and show them what they can do to help the cause. Education through involvement is key. We must find creative ways to show children what problems global warming has already caused, and what problems it could, and most probably will cause in the future. This will help bring forth curiosity about what contributions out kids can make to help change things.
READ More on Involving Kids in the Fight Against Global Warming
Filed under Activities, Education and School, Family, Health by More4kids
by Stacey Schifferdecker
“Mom, can I play on the computer?” I’m sure I hear that at least once a day from each of my children. Fortunately, there really is a lot of good internet content for kids. Here is the More4kids list of what we think are some of the best websites for kids, whether you want craft projects, educational content, or just plain fun.http://www.askforkids.com/
KidsClick is another search engine for kids, run by librarians.
http://www.kidsclick.org/
Kids love crafts! These are some of the best sites to find craft projects to keep your kids busy and creative.
http://www.crayola.com/
READ More on Best Websites for Kids
Filed under Activities, Education and School, Parenting by More4kids
For children who have attended preschool, starting school for the first time will involve less of a transition than for those who have not. However, in either case, school is typically quite different from preschool. Added to that is the unfortunate fact that many public schools are often - whether through lack of funding, bureaucratic bungling, bad philosophy or factors outside their control - far less than ideal places to educate children. However, there are many great public schools too, but we don't often have the choice due to the fact of where we live.
But whether parents are enrolling the child in a good public school or private school, there are many similar new factors parents will do well to prepare for. Here are some ideas that may help make the transition a little easier.
READ More on Beginning School - The First Year
Filed under Education and School by More4kids
Back to School – Back to Schedules
READ More on Getting Your Family Into That Back To School Routine
Filed under Education and School by More4kids
by Stacey Schifferdecker
Only a few more weeks until school starts, and the back-to-school sales have started. Follow these tips to keep more of your money in your wallet as your kids head back to school:READ More on Tips For Back To School Supplies On A Budget
Filed under Activities, Education and School by More4kids
If this is the first time your child is off to a day care or preschool it can be a nervious time not only for the child, but the part as well. This is a time when both you and your child will face the issues of separation and independence. These are very normal feelings, but it is also a very important stage in your childs development. A child that is at the age of four or five years old will probably go off without much difficulty, but many children under the age of three have a very hard time with leaving their parents. Here are some ways to help make the transition a little easier.
READ More on Parenting Your Child During Their First Week of Preschool
Filed under Education and School, Parenting, Toddlers by More4kids
Museums – maybe now that you've had kids, you think the only museums you can visit are the children's kind with fire poles and mini grocery stores. But while those kinds of museums are certainly fun, you don’t need to cross art or zoological museums off your list until the kids go away to college. Instead, you just need to plan ahead and change your approach.READ More on Planning A Museum Trip With Your Kids
Filed under Activities, Education and School by More4kids
Earth Day will be celebrated this April 22nd. It is a very important day for everyone who inhabits this planet. Every day, we are becoming more aware of the affects of global warming. As we strive to keep our eco-system in tact; and keep our rainforests from being destroyed; as a practical matter, there is more we can do on an individual basis. Teaching your kids the importance of Earth Day is the first step, as they will be our legacy and the caretakers of our planet in years to come.
READ More on Help Teach Your Child The Importance Of Earth Day
Filed under Activities, Education and School, Holidays by More4kids
