How to Get Your Children to Be Creative

March 18, 2020 by 1 Comment

Today, I’m sharing tips how to get your children to be creative. When it comes to your children, giving them the best opportunities in life is important.  Furthermore, you don’t want to limit them in anything they do in life. Being creative is important.  Creativity ties into so much of our lives.

 

 

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Here’s a few tips to get your children to be creative: 

 

Encourage It Wherever You Can

Try to encourage any creativity when possible. Your children might express an interest in painting, or perhaps they want to start attending a drama or pottery class. Whatever it might be, it’s good to encourage them to do it.  Exploring new things with your children is important.  It can contribute to what they actually end up doing later on in life. Limiting them can be detrimental.  So, as a parent encouraging them in anything they express an interest in is good. It’s a great way to teach your children that they can do anything they want in life.

 

Read To Them

Reading to them can be a valuable way of helping them get more creative. When it comes to reading, make sure that you provide them with books that are inspirational.  They could be classic books that you enjoyed as a child or books that will teach them important things about life. Make sure you’re giving them the opportunity to learn something new.  Let them pick out the books that they want to read. Start compiling a selection of books that they will take them through their teenage years and beyond.

 

Provide Them With Opportunities

Furthermore, it’s a good idea to provide your children with as many opportunities as you can in life. One way to do this is by looking at ways to involve your children in creative activities.  That can include the Visions Academy of Performing Arts or something online that teaches them about a certain creative skill. They can all be beneficial to your children, and  present them with opportunities to learn.

 

 

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Avoiding Living Your Life Through Them

Finally, one mistake that parents can often make is living your life and aspirations through your children. That’s only going to cause them unhappiness and perhaps some unrealistic expectations that they may not be able to meet.  They are their own person, and you should avoid pushing any of your wants and needs onto them.  Let them make their own decisions in life.

 

Finally, getting your children active creatively is important.  So, use these tips where you can to give them an opportunity to express themselves.

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How to Prepare Teens for Adulthood

February 5, 2020 by 1 Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting advice on how to prepare teens for adulthood.  When your children reach their teenage years, life will change for everyone.  Where did the time go, they’re not babies anymore.  Driver’s license, college, weddings and grandchildren flash before you.  Are you wondering how to help them prepare for these responsibilities?

 

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Here’s a few ideas on how to prepare teens for adulthood:

 

Give Them Responsibilities

First, start with things that helps prepare them for adulthood.  It is your responsibility to ensure they become responsible adults. This means having chores and actually doing things to take care of themselves.  Without these responsibilities, it’s hard for them to be able to understand what life as an adult is really like.  Doing laundry, taking out the garbage, mowing the lawn, cleaning or getting a summer job will help ensure they understand responsibility.

 

Talk About Their Future

It’s important for you to make sure that you’re talking about their future with them. Rather than protecting them and just trying to make them a child their entire life, help them make decisions.  These decisions should include planning for their future like college preparation or obtaining skills for a trade.  Make arrangements for them to visit colleges/universities, trade schools or businesses that jobs in the fields they’re interested in.  Also, include fun things like traveling and family activities.

 

Manage Their Health

Finally, ensure they are as happy and healthy.  This means eating well, exercising and also managing their mental health. Because anxiety can be an issue for teens, include their mental health.  If you’d like to learn more about helping teens with anxiety, take a look at the infographic below.

 


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I hope that our tips on how to prepare the teens for adulthood are beneficial to you.  Start with responsibilities and add our other tips in slowly.  You don’t want to overwhelm your teen, so slow is best.

 

 

 

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Little Known Martin Luther King Jr Facts

January 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting advice on Little Known Martin Luther King Jr Facts.  Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. is one of the most iconic figures in American History.  MLK Jr. was a minister, civil rights leader, husband, father, brother and Uncle.  But, there are other facts about his life that few people know, especially our youth.

 

 

Unknown Martin Luther King Facts

 

Little Known Martin Luther King Jr Facts:   

 

  • Martin Luther King Jr. attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.  Started college at the young age of 15 and graduated at age 19 with a Bachelor’s degree. He skipped grades 9 and 12.
  • When he was 5 his father, a pastor and missionary, changed his name to Martin Luther King, Jr.  His name was initially Michael King, Jr.  However, after a family trip to Germany he was named after Martin Luther, a German Protestant Reformer.  His father, Michael King, Sr., also changed his name.
  • He loved Star Trek.

 

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  • Martin Luther King Jr. attempted suicide after his grandmother passed away.  He jumped out a two story building.
  • He and his wife, Coretta Scott King, spent their honeymoon at a friend’s funeral parlor.  Unfortunately, there weren’t many places for people of color to honeymoon.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to be a doctor or lawyer before he became a Civil Rights Activist and Minister.
  • Martin Luther King died at the age of 39.  However, doctor’s said he had the heart of a 60 year old.  Heart Disease had affected his health.   
  • Martin Luther King is still the youngest male to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.  He received the honor at age 35.
  • A mentally ill woman stabbed him in the chest when he was at a book signing.   The stabbing almost killed him.
  • He received his Ph.D. degree in 1955 from Boston University.

 

 

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  • Alberta Williams King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s mother, was shot and killed while playing the organ at a Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church.  The killer intended to kill, Martin Luther King Sr., but Mrs. King was closer, so he killed her.
  • While in seminary school, Martin Luther King got a C in public speaking his first year.  However, he graduated valedictorian with an A in public speaking.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. was told that he couldn’t play with his white friend anymore.  Sadly, his white friend’s father wouldn’t allow them to play together.
  • The famous singer, Mahalia Jackson, encouraged Martin Luther King Jr. to speak about “The Dream”.  So, he changed his speech to the I Have a Dream Speech hours before he went to the podium.
  • Approximately 250,000 people gathered to hear Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream Speech at the Lincoln Memorial.  It is now the most popular speech in history.
  • Martin Luther King Jr’s younger brother accidentally drowned July 21, 1969.  Alfred Daniel Williams King was 38 years old at the time of his death.

 

I hope that you find these Unknown Martin Luther King Jr Facts for kids beneficial.  You can download the fact sheet here.  It’s  perfect for homeschooling or an addition to a Black History lesson plan.  You may also like Martin Luther King National Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Famous People With Disabilities

January 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing a list of famous people with disabilities.  There is a common misconception that associates a disability with failure, break-downs, or despair.  Some people prefer death over a disabled existence.  If you are in sound health, there is a high chance that you may think around the same lines.  Unfortunately, this sort of thinking has not only created a feeling of difference towards disability, but also the disabled.

 

famous people with disabilities

Various observations reveal that persons with disabilities actually lead a happy and satisfactory life.  For people born with a disability, they have no way to compare their current condition. When someone is born with blindness, he does not have any sense of vision for which to crave.

To most disabled people, the disability is not a grave issue.  Once they cope with the initial shock, they learn to adapt.  They change their attitude, and achieve a lot more than people expect from them.  Many with disabilities believe that success lies in a positive attitude.  Furthermore instead of feeling depressed and disappointed they believe in happiness.  It is safe to say that with a cheerful approach, disability does not remain a drawback.  Disabilities have been proven to be a catalyzing force for higher achievements.

 

Here are famous people with disabilities:

 

Helen Keller:

Hellen Keller, one of the most famous disabled persons, was from Alabama.  She was an author, lecturer, and political activist.  Also, she was the first-ever deaf and blind person to earn a B.A. degree. Her struggle and the role of her teacher, Anne Sullivan became famous through Keller’s autobiography, “The Story of My Life.” She is the author of 12 books, which also includes her spiritual autobiography, “My Religion.” Additionally, Keller was outspoken and firm on her convictions.  She was also a member of the Socialist Party in America and supported labor rights, women’s suffrage, etc.

 

Stephen Hawking:

Stephen Hawking was an astrophysicist, cosmologist, and theoretical physicist. Doctors diagnosed him with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis at the age of 21. He was only expected to live for two years after his diagnosis.  However, he went on to outlive his doctors.  He lived to be 76, although he suffered from paralysis of his whole body for over 30 years.  Hawking used a voice synthesizer for communication and a folding mobility scooter for movement.  Nevertheless, these impairments could not restrict the genius of this world-famous researcher.  This professor revealed many secrets of the universe and existence. The name of his most famed book is “The Theory of Everything.”

 

famous people with disabilities

 

Frida Kahlo:

Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist, is one of the most famous disabled artists of the 20th century.  She suffered from Polio in her childhood. She was seriously injured in her teens, which forced her into bed rest for a long time. Her broken back never healed 100 percent. While fighting her disability, she became famous for her self-portraits.  Some portrayed her in a wheelchair. Frida remains as a symbol of the artistic spirit of survival.

 

Ralph Braun:

Next, Ralph Braun was the founder of Braun Corporation. He wanted to bring the freedom of mobility to persons with disabilities. His organization was one of the leading producers of wheelchair accessible vehicles.  President Barack Obama termed the corporation “a champion of change.” Braun was born with muscular dystrophy. In 1966, he made the first wheelchair accessible van with hand controls. In 1991, his company built the first accessible minivan.

 

Franklin Delano Roosevelt:

Roosevelt was the president of the United States who guided the nation through World War II.  Furthermore, Roosevelt served his entire tenure in a wheelchair.  He lived his life with courage, and was a great president.  His paralysis was the result of Polio. Although disabled, Roosevelt never let anyone doubt his competence.  He proved that having a disability is never a drawback to being a beloved leader.

 

Nick Vujicic:

Nick Vujicic is a world-famous motivational speaker who speaks on the importance of courage for overcoming extremely adverse situations. He is the founder of an organization for people with disabilities, which is called “Life Without Limbs.” It is a non-profit organization as well as an Evangelistic ministry. The organization seeks to spread the message of hope and love through the words of Jesus Christ. Nick, who was born without legs or arms, faced endless challenges in his life, and his present-day celebrity status is proof of the fact that disability is not a significant barrier before human will.

 

 

famous people with disabilities

 

 

Andrea Boccelli:

So, Andrea Boccelli was an Italian musician, tenor, musical producer, and writer.  His notable achievements include selling more than 75 million records!  Also, he came into the world with congenital glaucoma, which made him partially blind. But, his blindness could not restrict him from taking music and piano lessons at the age of six. In his early teenage years, he received a severe blow during a football match that made him completely blind. However, his indomitable spirit and continuous striving for improvement led his focus towards music and singing.  He also studied law, and went on to win many awards of international repute.

 

Finally, these great figures, through their stories of resilience, prove that having a disability is not an impediment in achieving greatness. With their perseverance, big heart, and sympathy for others, they overcame their immediate circumstances.  These great souls climbed the heights of their obstacles to show the rest of us that human determination and will power can win any battle.

 

 

Reference articles:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/famous-people-with-disabilities_n_4142930

https://www.sunrisemedical.co.uk/blog/famous-people-with-disabilities

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5 Back to School Tips for Mom

September 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment

It comes around once a year, every year.  We’re talking about the kids going back to school and all of the chores, responsibilities, and preparations that go along with it.  Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on back to school tips.  Our tips will reduce the frustration that usually accompanies the hustle and bustle of back to school.  We’re offering a few helpful suggestions to assist in organizing and getting you started early might be of service:

 

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Get School Supplies

Getting school supplies should be at the top of most people’s list.  But, you would be surprised at how many folks wait until the last minute to get even the basic essentials.  This includes writing tools, paper, folders, and backpacks.  By waiting so late a lot of supply stores are barren.  And, you really aren’t getting quality products for your child. That may not be the way that we want to start off their school year.

 

Set Aside Time to Work on Assignments

One good way to get your child back into the swing of doing homework is by giving them small assignments before school starts.  This will gradually increase a few minutes every week.  By the time they are back in class it’s not such a shock to their system.

Setting up a dedicated work station that they will use throughout the year is also a good idea too. Children have a way of falling out of the habit of learning and concentrating over the summer. The sooner they can get back into the routine, the easier the beginning of the school year becomes.

 

Establish a Routine and Set a Bedtime

So, we suggest starting it at least a week (and preferably two) before the first day of school. This includes everything from taking a bath to what point the TV or devices are turned off.  We suggest you start at least an hour before their designated bedtime.  Blue screens have been known to hinder melatonin production in the brain.  It becomes a robber of a much needed natural sleep aid.

Getting a good night’s rest is vital for a child.  For general reference: preschoolers need ten to thirteen hours of sleep, school age children need nine to eleven hours, and teenagers need eight to ten.

 

Create Positive Habits

When you get a routine going, positive habits can and should be instituted as well.  Getting up early, eating a healthy breakfast, taking care of a few chores, and any other beneficial activities and recreations can be introduced.

 

Take the Time to Address any Anxiety or Stress

Don’t let the urgency of the season create an unnecessary strain on the emotional well being of your child.  Sit down with him or her and talk about anything that may be bothering them.  Furthermore, ask them what’s on their minds. The start of a new year can be quite scary for many children.  And, it’s common for them to be concerned about meeting new people and making friends.

Keep the above back to school tips in mind, and your child will be sure to have a great, uneventful return to school.

 

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Early Childhood Education Activities

August 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Any parent would agree that having kids for the first time is certainly a learning curve.  Not only do you have to take on new responsibilities, but you also have to deal with the stress.  However, this post is about your child learning; not you.  Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on exploring different options for early childhood education activities and the ages which they apply:

 

 

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Educational Toys

All toys and objects are educational for a baby. While some aren’t safe, they will give your little one the chance to explore the world’s physics, as they grow up.  However, some toys are designed with learning in mind.  And, you can find examples like this for just about every age group.  There are companies who offer learning toys on a subscription basis.  This option makes it incredibly easy to get your hands on products which will teach your children as they grow.

 

 


 

 

Tutoring

It’s becoming increasingly common for parents to pay tutors to help their children with early learning. This will usually start before they are old enough to go to school, providing your little one with an edge against their classmates once they’re finally old enough to attend, and is a great way to help them to learn dense subjects like languages. Some parents choose to use this as a way to promote skills which won’t be taught in school, like finance.

 

 

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Preschool

School doesn’t start for most children until they are about five or six years old. While this gives parents a chance to spend a good amount of time with their kids, it also opens opportunities for social development.  Preschool is the perfect place for early childhood education activities.  Also, it gives your child an opportunity to interact with kids their own age without having to worry about schoolwork in the process. It’s easy for the first day of school to be overwhelming, so preschool is worth considering and preparing them as much as possible.

 

Parental Education

Being a parent means that you have to take on a range of roles. The most crucial of these is being a teacher.   A lot will happen naturally, but it is crucial that you’re being a good role model.  Also, actively working to help your child with things they find difficult. No one is born an expert on early childhood education activities.  So, you will need to support them on their journey.

 

With all of this in mind, you should be ready to begin the process of helping your child with early childhood education activities.  Parents struggle with this sort of work.  They find it hard to know exactly when their little ones should start learning, though this is usually from the day they are born.

You may also like:  Investing in Education and Our Children’s Future

 

 

 

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Cool Facts About Moms From Around The World

August 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Moms are cool. There is just no way around it. Think about everything that they do! Taking care of everyone else, cooking fabulous meals, doing everything from school runs to soccer clubs.  Not to mention either being a fulltime mom or having a job.  Yes, moms are the coolest!  Today, we’re sharing parenting tips on cool facts about moms from around the world.

 

 

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Age

Would you believe that there are some moms as ‘old’ as 70 who have given birth in the last few years? At the age of 65, Annegret Raunigk, in 2015, gave birth to quadruplets! Not only that, but she had 13 children before those new little babies arrive.

 

Omkari Panwar aged 70 gave birth in 2008 to twins. Although Omkari had to undergo IVF, this didn’t put her off her mission to have a son. Instead, they ended up with two sons who will now be an heir to their farmland.

 

Finally, Daljinder Kaur, at the age of 72, in 2016 had her first and only child with her 79-year-old husband. They opted to go for IVF after waiting for over 50 years to conceive naturally.

 

Flowers

There are more flowers purchased on Mother’s Day than any other holiday – except for Christmas. Meaning that when the time rolls around, the gift of choice for billions of mothers is a beautiful bunch of flowers. In fact, that single day accounts for ¼ of all holiday sales of flowers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mother’s Day

The very first Mother’s Day was on May 10, 1908. It was founded by Ann Jarvis, and Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday. Although later on, Jarvis asked for it to be removed from the yearly calendar sue to it being commercialized. It is a cool question, though, where did Mother’s Day originate from? – because there is so much more to learn about how and why we celebrate this lovely day.

 

Big Baby

The biggest baby born to a land mammal is an elephant! After a massive 22 months of pregnancy, a mother elephant gives birth to a 200-pound, blind calf. The most significant human baby was born to Carmelina Fedele of Italy. Her bundle of joy weighed in at 22 pounds and 8oz!

 

Mama

Ma and Da are two of the first sounds that babies learn to make. At least those are the two that we associate with something recognizable like Mama and Dada. Most languages around the world adopted that ‘ma’ as the basis for the worth ‘mother.’ In Vietnam, you will hear children say ‘me,’ ‘mamma’ in Iceland and ‘em’ in Hebrew. The most common names for Mother are Ma, Mom, Mum, Mama, Mam and Mummy.

 

The Feels

Across the board, it is reported that mothers face a few of the same feelings. Although they may face different daily challenges, typically guilt for not spending enough time with their children, or not being a good enough mother, feeling overwhelmed and in many cases frustration at being the one everyone goes to.

 

Being a mother is a journey, and there is no one way to do it right. Most of the time, you have to do what is right for you and your family. So there you have a couple of cool facts about mothers around the world!

 

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Parenting Tips On Teaching Your Children Life Skills

June 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Preparing our children to go out into the world is an essential part of raising them.  So many children are not prepared to survive in the big world that awaits them.  We depend on our school systems to educate our children; however, their education most also come from their home life.  Teaching children to be responsible and a functional human being is a part of parenting.   So, get them off the electronics and start preparing them for life.  Today, we’re sharing parenting tips on teaching children life skills.

 

 

 

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We have 25 tips on what children should have learned  when they enter adulthood.  Teaching them early and at home will eliminate the stress and strain of not knowing or having sufficient skills to survive.  Lets start on some ideas for teaching children life skills.

 

  • Money Management –  Learning how to balance a check book and management money is a necessary life skill.
  • Organizational Skills – Getting organized and being tidy is a good habit to have.  Especially, if you have roommates during college or after college.  Nobody wants to live with a slob.
  • How to Cook – Teaching both our sons and daughters is a great way to put them on the road to healthy eating.  Preparing healthy meals eliminates the need to order pizza and fast food.  It’s a great skill to have when married with children.
  • Assertive Skills – Being able to express and defend yourself with yelling and violence is a necessary skill.  At some point, it will be needed.
  • How to Clean –  Being clean is another life skill everyone needs.  Being unclean affects your emotional and physical health.
  • How to Mow Grass – Mowing should be a skill taught at home.  Teens should be given this chore as a part of home maintenance.  It will come in handy once they purchase their own.
  • How to Find Employment – Teach your child the importance of making their own money, but also how to apply for a job.
  • How to Change a Tire – The number of teens who don’t know how to change a tire is astounding.  These skills aren’t taught in high school, so teach them at home.  Make it part of the safe driving training.  Most importantly, don’t limit the training to your sons, our daughters should know too.
  • The Importance of Being Punctual – Teach your children the importance of being on time.  Showing up late for a job is unprofessional and showing up late for a date with the girls or friends is rude.
  • Be a Team Player – Being able to work individually is a good trait, but so is being able to work as a team member.  Playing organized sports is a great way to learn this skill.
  • CPR –  Everyone should learn CPR.  It’s a live saving skill.

 

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  • How to Swim –  If your children are going to attend pool parties or join friends on the beach or other vacation destinations, it’s imperative that they learn how to swim.
  • Good Manners – Also, good manners  is a life skill that will used and needed in everyday conversation as well as on the job.
  • How to Do Laundry – Learning how to wash and iron clothing is a necessary skill.  Looking unkempt on the job or in your everyday life is not a good trait.  Besides, when you look good you feel good.
  • The Importance of Being Positive – A positive attitude is more attractive than a negative one.
  • To Have Faith – We all need to have faith and trust in someone greater than ourselves.
  • How to Drive – Never be dependent on anyone to get you from point A to B.  Being independent is a good thing.  Having a driver’s license will provide a means to getting to school, your job and social activities.
  • Accepting Failure – Unfortunately, life is filled with success and failures.  Accepting failures is as important as accepting the victories in life.
  • Have Integrity – Being honest, trustworthy, fair, and ethical are all traits that we should teach our children.

 

 

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  • To Pray – Also, praying is our way of thanking God and asking for acceptance, forgiveness and guidance.
  • Be a Good Neighbor – Reach out to your neighbors, and your children will follow your example.
  • Volunteer – Teach your children the importance of volunteering in the community.
  • Stay Active – Staying active is essential to your health.  Take a walk as a family, ride a bike, obtain a gym membership are few examples.
  • Get a Hobby – Having a hobby is important.  Doing things that you love brings joy, reduces stress and relaxes you.
  •  Have a Sense of Humor – We must learn to laugh at ourselves and at the world.  It will make living life much easier.

 

Last, I hope that you are teaching your children these life skills.  We can no longer depend on our school system to raise our children.  Most importantly, we must step up and ensure they are ready to enter the world as an adult.

 

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The Importance of Encouraging Children to Learn

April 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment

When you were a child your parents would always emphasize the importance of going to school, remember?  Now that you are a parent yourself it is part of your nature to encourage your little ones to always do their best.  Learning is a magic part of life.  So, you will want to immerse your kids into the world of learning.  When it comes to educational activities, start encouraging children to learn.  Here are a few parenting tips, when encouraging children to learn:

 

Kids Educational Tips

 

Sometimes Kids Need an Extra Push

It is very important to work with your children when they don’t feel confident in a certain subject.  It is not uncommon for your child to have a subject they truly hate.  So, it’s your job to make them love it again.  If you are looking for a way to help your youngster solve fractions, check out these equivalent fractions math worksheets.  Enhance their understanding of tricky topics and allow them to grow in confidence with a helping hand.

 

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Don’t Let Them Get Behind

It is very difficult to keep on top of all the homework and projects your child is given daily.  Try to encourage your child to tell you about their homework each evening.   This will enable you to keep an eye on their progress. If you suspect they are lagging behind, don’t be afraid to talk to them or their teacher. They might not understand the project or they could just need a gentle nudge in the right direction.

 

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They Will Adopt a Good Work Ethic from a Young Age

When your child knows how to conduct themselves in school, they will start to form good habits over time. Conscientious children will become more reliable employees once they enter the working world.  So, encourage them to develop these skills early.

 

Education Will Instill Discipline

School will not only help your kid to become smarter, but it will also instill discipline into the most rambunctious little ones. Whether they have to wear a school uniform or refer to the teacher by a certain name, this will help to keep your children in line. Never underestimate how school can shape your child’s manners and behavior.   There is only so much you can do at home to support them.  As a result, their school life plays a huge role in their development.

Believe it or not, school life shapes who we are as a person from a very young age.  When your child goes to school they are exposed to people they might never have met before.  They also have a sponge like mind that can absorb information easily.  Use this process as a chance for your children to have a head start in school and make the most of the educational environment they have been given.

 

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Arizona Educational Activities

April 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment

So, I have created Arizona educational activities that I want to share.  We’re continuing our state word search puzzle and related activities series.  There’s word search puzzle, fact sheet, coloring pages and other activities for children to learn about the great state of Arizona.  

 

 

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First, we created a word search puzzle. It’s filled with words connected to Arizona and should give you ideas to start a conversation about activities in the state. You can also find information on the Arizona Fact Sheet. These are great activities for homeschooling or extra homework lessons.

 

 

Ariizona educational activities

 

Incorporate additional facts into the lesson plan.  We have provided a Fact Sheet as well.  Furthermore, we have coloring pages .  For example, the Cactus Wren is the state bird for Arizona.   The Cactus Wren became the state bird of Arizona in 1931.  They rest on the cactus using the prickly thorns as protection for their nest.  Also, the male and female mate for life.  They are also similar in appearance.  Expand on these facts by discussing the mating habits, what they eat etc.

You can also discuss the state flower of Arizonia, the Saguaro Cactus.  The Saguaro Cactus blooms  May through June.  It is the largest cactus in America.  You can find the Cactus Wren resting the Saguaro Cactus.

In addition to the word search, we included a cross word puzzle on Native Americans.  There are Approximately 22 tribes that reside in Arizona.  The crossword puzzle includes words associated with the Indian culture.  You can expand on the puzzle by having the kids google wigwam, bison, breechcloth and more.

 

 

 

 

 

We also included a coloring page of the Two Tail Swallowtail Butterfly, which is Arizona’s state insect since 2001.  It is also called two-tailed tiger swallowtail butterfly.

Arizona educational activities

 

 

So, be sure to incorporate these Arizona educational activities into your homeschool history lesson plan or extra homeschool activities. You can download the activity pack here. Stay tuned for our Arkansas educational activities. Finally.  Be sure to download our Alabama Educational Activities and Alaska Educational Activities.

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