5 Fun Ways Pets Can Help Children Learn All Summer

…like keeping commitments, managing responsibility, and more. Oh, and don’t forget the ever-present math lessons when it comes to anything money-related. Obviously, pet sitting or dog walking is more appropriate…

The Memory Game: Making It Meaningful

…game. The opposite is also true, however. If played carelessly, Memory can end up being nothing more than a meaningless matching-pictures game. I have witnessed the following scene more times…

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

…ALICE website: www.alicetraining.com. Julia is nationally recognized as an award-winning children’s book author and parenting expert. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary School Counseling, and while serving as a…

20 Terrific Quiet Signals That Work!

…Becker – I have 7 things. Haha – variety! 1. Concierge bell 2. Train whistle – mostly for clean up 3. Rainstick 4. Peace sign with my fingers 5. Coconut…

Out with Answer Keys – In with QR Codes!

…out the codes, and glue them to the backs of your cards. Don’t let this talk of “coding”scare you. I’m not talking about computer coding or anything technical. Just go…

Quiet Signals and Timers

…program in the timer to count up or count down, depending on the task you want to time. One of my favorite free websites is Online Stopwatch at www.online-stopwatch.com. They have…