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Brooke Burke: Making Something Out Of Nothing
I spent the day with my daughter, chaperoning a class field trip. A yellow school bus, headed downtown with 40 first-graders and lunch in a Ziploc baggy, woohoo! These experiences are so meaningful to my daughter Rain and eye-opening for me.We went to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles to study habitats. The children were given a ball of clay and a box of weeds and plants. I observed them for over an …
Earth Day Crafts & Activities for Preschool Kids
Many preschool teachers and parents of preschool children usher in seasons and holidays with thematic activities. Earth Day, traditionally celebrated in April, provides an opportunity to educate children about the planet, its habitats, its inhabitants and its resources. Songs, games, activities and crafts illuminate the bounty our planet has to offer and provides strategies children can employ to make the world a better place.
Green Home Checklist
Having an eco-friendly or green home is key toward saving money on the costs of utilities while also respecting the Earth and its inhabitants, notes both Austin Energy and the local government website of Lake County, Calif. But determining whether a home truly is green can be a challenge, so its a good idea to learn exactly what to look for when you are renting or purchasing a green home.
Handling the End of School Transition for Your Child With Autism
The end of the school year is a busy but exciting time of year for students and their parents. School parties and summer fun is just around the corner. Kids are eager for vacation and looking forward to all kinds of summer activities. For many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other special needs, the end of the school marks an important transition time for families and teachers including assessing student progress, reviewing Individual Education Plans, developing appropriate goals, and preparing to transition to new teachers, classrooms, or schools. Few programs offer systematic and thorough support for these students and their families to ensure the smoothest transition possible and maintenance of annual gains. Many programs do not offer continuous educational support and most fail to allow time or resources for the current teachers, aides, and specialists to collaborate with next years educational team. Therefore, parents are often responsible to make this transition happen. Here are some tips for getting through the summer and planning for fall for your child with special needs!
Fab Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Want to teach your kids about the importance of Earth Day? Here are some great ideas and activities for helping them understand that our planet has limited resources that need to be preserved.