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5 Fresh Tips To Green The Birthday Party Scene
As a busy mom, youre likely to attend several birthday parties a year – and not just those for your children. For example, theres the “best-friend-of-your-child” birthday invite. The “bring-the-sibling” birthday invite. The “all-inclusive-classroom” party invite. The “Im-inviting-your-kid-only-to-be-polite” invite.
Back to School Spending Survival Guide
Its only a matter of time before we need to put away the sunscreen begin thinking about the dreaded back-to-school shopping. That means looking forward to a major outlay of money for school supplies, new clothes, activity fees, and other school-related expenses. On top of the notebooks, shoes, jeans, and backpacks, more and more parents are being asked to support schools by helping stock classrooms with art materials and cleaning supplies. And those folders, pencils and paper towels can add up to real budget-breakers.
Spring Crafts for Kids
Bugs, butterflies and flowers are just a few of the many signs of spring. Many of the spring symbols work well in kids’ craft projects. Whether at home or in the classroom, the seasonal crafts inspire kids to learn more about the season. The craft activities also work well to welcome the season or simply beat boredom on those rainy spring days.
The Effects of the Home Environment on Learning
Your home environment serves as a foundation for early learning. As your child’s parent, you are her first teacher, and your home is her first classroom. Creating a home environment that fosters learning can have a positive effect on your child’s ability and desire to learn.
Crafts Children Can Make for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day crafts capture the symbolism of the holiday in a creative outlet for children. The crafts work well at a Valentine’s party, in the classroom or at home to add a festive Valentine’s touch to the room. Although handmade Valentine cards are a classic children’s craft project, going beyond the paper heart cards to other craft ideas stirs up creativity while providing entertainment.