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Questions? Questions?
When I was in high school, I had a biology teacher who would sit at the front of the room with her text book in front of her. Her lesson basically consisted of sitting at the front of the room, reading through the highlighted words of each section. At the end of each page, she would say, “Questions, any questions? No questions? Good.” The problem was, she never looked up from the book, and we sat in our rows with our hands waving through the air. Clueless.
Kid’s Christmas Word Search
A word search puzzle provides a hands-on activity for children that is both enjoyable and educational. Creating a kid’s Christmas word search puzzle is an excellent holiday activity. This type of word puzzle is easy to understand. Just supply players with a list of Christmas-related words that are hidden within an arrangement of random letters. To solve the puzzle, players must search out and circle the hidden holiday-related words.
The Sneaky Chef Shares Her Secrets
Modern Mom sat down with New York Times bestselling author of “The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids Favorite Meals,” Missy Chase Lapine. The Sneaky Chef discussed some great ways to keep your kids happy, healthy and fit with Modern Mom.
Are You A Helicopter Parent?
A helicopter parent is a colloquial, early 21st-century term for a parent who pays extremely close attention to his or her childs or childrens experiences and problems, particularly at educational institutions. Helicopter parents are so named because, like helicopters, they hover closely overhead, rarely out of reach, whether their children need them or not.
Cooking Projects for Children
Cooking projects for children provide a bonding experience for the entire family. Cooking activities teach children how to follow directions, understand measurements and stick with an project. Invite the kids into the kitchen at meal and snack time to get them accustomed to the kitchen safety rules. Special cooking projects encourage the kids to take an active role in the process.