From Green Eggs and Ham to To Kill a Mockingbird, kids seem to pick the classics when it’s time to read, according to a study of 78.5 million books read by more than 3 million children nationwide. Dr. Seuss’s book was the most popular choice among first graders, Renaissance Learning found. The company, which looked [...]
Glossary: Oblivescence: forgetfulness, forgetting Keep ‘em Busy A month into summer now and the kids are getting bored? Here are two fun activities that can occupy them for more than a day and create memories: Broadway Babies. Have the kids write, produce and put on a play each month. Check out library books on plays [...]
How your child spends his out-of-school hours has a direct impact on his fitness. One way you can encourage him is to set a good example. If you can find physical activities to do together, your child might be more motivated. Here are some specific steps you can take: Limit TV-watching and video game playing—no [...]
Speaker: Julie Armenta Register: 949.425.5100 Location: Crown Valley Park, View Room, Laguna Niguel, CA Activity # 2013/Sep 25/Thursday/7pm/Free Julie Armenta, M.A. Educational & Family Specialist, will educate both parents and teens with helpful tips for getting into the college of their choice. Reduce the anxiety of the application process by being educated. Julie will guide [...]
Students of all ages can take advantage of the long summer break to catch up on fun reading that they have missed out on during the school year due to homework and extracurricular activities. Some schools have required summer reading. If your school does not impose such a requirement, there are many resources that can spark your [...]