Overview: Do you have a child who is stuck on picture books and can’t seem to make the transition to chapter books? Easy reader books may be the answer! My older son was a natural reader. He quickly made the leap from Mr. Putter and Tabby books to The Chronicles of Narnia and he just …
Overview: Looking for a variety of fun The Lorax activities? These ideas are perfect for celebrating DR. SEUSS’s BIRTHDAY, EARTH DAY, and more. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss is one of my favorite picture books of all time. I’m sure I’m not the only adult who feels this way. My heart was captured by the …
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Overview: Looking for books your son will ENJOY reading?!? Here are some of the BEST books for 8-year-old boys which will help them see how fun reading can be! Got a son who doesn’t like to read? Sometimes we can have a false idea that our sons don’t enjoy reading simply because we are always trying …
Overview: Plan fun elementary lessons. Surprises, silliness, excitement and even a little bit of fright will engage their minds and help them remember them longer! A fun way to motivate a student is to pack your lessons full of surprises and silliness. Positive emotions enhance learning and motivation. Kids will have strong and lasting memories if …
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Overview: Have a son who lacks concentration? With a few simple tweaks, you can increase the attention span of boys! INCLUDES chart with Average Length of Child’s Attention Span. Do you have a son who lacks concentration? Are you frustrated by his short attention span? As a general rule, the attention span of boys tends to …
Overview: Improving gross motor skills should be fun. If you want to do some gross motor skills activities with your child, check out these SIMPLE tips! Do you need to work on improving gross motor skills of your children? Have you ever watched your sons stumble as they’re clearing the table and dump food all over …
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Overview: Boys and girls are not the same and they don’t respond to the same types of teaching. If you want to reach boys, you need to modify your teaching style to reach them where they’re at. Teaching boys can be fun! Traditional schools can be torturous for young boys: sitting still for long periods, …
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Overview: Interested in improving fine motor skills in your kids? Use these tips to help them improve their ability, making it easier for them to learn how to write. Are you a parent who wants to know how to improve the fine motor skills of your child? Are you concerned that your kids won’t have the …
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My oldest son hates math. Period. Every day when it’s time to do our math, his face gets sullen and he digs in his heels. He would rather do any other subject in the world than math. But, unfortunately for him, math is one of those subjects that you have to do every day. He …
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