Aladdin’s DVD release was September 10th, and if you haven’t gotten the chance to see the movie, now is your chance! If you are planning a fun family night with your kids, or you are looking for a fun way to watch the Aladdin Movie, then hosting a magical Aladdin movie night can do just the trick! While we can’t promise any Genie’s granting three wishes, we can guarantee a movie night your kids won’t soon forget! Here is how to host a magical Aladdin movie night! Take your guests to a whole new world Whether it’s just a family movie night or you are hosting guests, you can transform your living room into a whole new world! Move the couch and have everyone sit on fun, colorful pillows, or even a magic carpet. Instead of just laying out your movie snacks on the table, why not incorporate a fun burgundy or purple tablecloth? This will immerse your guests in the movie, even when they’re not looking at the screen. Some other great decor ideas could include hanging fairy lights, … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Talented and Gifted Child
**Note: this article has been modified after a message from Keith Nerby, the principal of the Sun Prairie High School. It was the PRIOR principal we had an issue with, and I had mentioned that to Mr Nerby when we had a meeting about Sarah in May of this year. I am sorry if this blew back onto him, as he is not the person I had the unfortunate phone conversation with several years ago. Your precious peanut is brilliant, thinks every parent ever. The reality? Less than 5% of them actually end up in a TAG or ALP program at their school. Even then, there is a series of problems that arise, and many variables occur. That leads to two different philosophies of parenting. How can you best help your talented and gifted child? My Talented and Gifted Child Story Miss Sarah was the kid who could read Moby Dick entering kindergarten and understand it. This didn't surprise us as she also knew her states and capitals, could speak basic phrases in both French and Spanish, had half the … [Read more...]
Visit Science Central For Your STEM Fix
Science Central is the ideal place to enjoy yourself while learning so many fun things you have never come in contact with before. The Science center provides an avenue for everyone in the Fort Wayne community to experience the most up-to-date technological happenings of the current day. While you can bring over the child for an exciting experience, we had the hardest time dragging out my dad. It is a perfect catalyst for learning and transforming the mind to develop the interests of STEM. Visit Science Central For Your STEM Fix Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are the skills of the future and what all employers are looking forward to in all their prospective employees. Also, even becoming an entrepreneur is based on what you know and how well you can cope with what the workforce and society throw at you. Careers in STEM are just about the fastest growing in all industries and at all levels. Across the globe, every status of success depends fully on these mechanisms … [Read more...]
Hatchet Lesson Plan For Kids
I came up with a Hatchet Lesson Plan For Kids because I just loved this story! In the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, we meet 13-year-old Brian Robeson as he heads to visit his father in the Canadian mountains. On the way, he survives a horrible plane crash and is left as the only survivor who now needs to survive alone in the wilderness. So, how will he fare? Enjoy Gary Paulsen’s story of Hatchet with your child, then consider some of the Hatchet-themed lesson plans and enrichment activities below. Not only can they help you expand on the themes in the story, but they can teach some basic educational concepts in the process. Here is how to get started: Rules of Survival Hatchet Craft: Brian quickly learns that there are specific rules you must follow when trying to survive in the wild. Talk about these rules, and then create this hatchet craft below so you can reflect on these rules. Here is what you will need to create this craft: - brown, grey, and/or black craft … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens About Makeup
Talking to Tweens about makeup? If your young daughter cannot check herself from observing the makeup aisle at the neighborhood drug store or the superstore then it is probably time to consider how you will talk to your tween daughter about the issue of makeup. Many companies manufacture makeup for girls; choosing a company is probably not a difficult task for you. But there are many things to consider and discuss before you allow your kid daughter to get introduced to the world of cosmetics. Talking to Tweens about Makeup Makeup and Tween Girls Most of the parents do not want their tween daughters to wear any makeup because they are afraid that their daughters will look much older and mature than they actually are and will unnecessarily attract attention that they might not be able to handle later on. Some of the mothers though want their daughters to wait till the time they can understand how to apply makeup properly and also take good care of their skin. The reasons may be many … [Read more...]
Note Taking Methods for Creative Learners
Gone are the days of Cornell, two-column notes. Note taking is no longer just a sequential presentation of a summary of information. These note taking methods for creative learners give new, innovative ways to present information. Note Taking Methods for Creative Learners Sketch-noting A popular method of note-taking, sketch-noting, involves using images and words to illustrate learning. Sketch-noting can start simply with doodles or elementary sketches depicting ideas from lectures or readings, or it can get more complicated when students actually study how to take creative sketch-notes by practicing drawing certain icons or images. Some sketch-noters prefer to take their note-taking to a digital format using apps on iOS, such as ProCreate for iOS and Android-friendly apps like Adobe Sketch. Whether in electronic form or using a notebook, sketch-noting engages both sides of the brain to help learners remember content. Webbing Mind mapping or webbing is another way … [Read more...]
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