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Share the Love
Parents and children trace their hands and write one thing they love about each other on each finger. Submitted by Licette Catania, West Street School
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
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Chemical Reactions
Try to create a chemical reaction of your own with this recipe for Play Dough!
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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Reading with my Child
Tips for promoting reading for beginners and how to model reading behavior for parents.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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Dealing with Conflict
Your child may have conflict in the cafeteria, on the bus, in gym class, or at piano lessons. Write up potential situations and have the family act out solutions.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Collecting Nature
Enjoy a stroll with your child. Agree upon items to collect. For example, find a certain type of flower that your child can locate. Look up the name of the flower when you get home or bring a field guide on the walk.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Stop That Milk Truck!
Reading practice suitable for children k-2 - Includes Audio Version
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
11 KB |
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Activity for Surface Tension of water
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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Community Resources
Visit the local Fire Department's Open House to discuss safety issues. Check out Boater Safety or Hunter Safety courses offered in the community.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Plan a Family Reunion
Build skills in math and language by estimating numbers of relatives or the cost of food and learning how to write invitations. Practice speaking politely to elders!
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Gazing at the Stars
Look at the evening sky and identify some of the stars. Select an activity to do back in the house such as roleplaying a job on a rocket to the stars. Use the Internet as a resource to search for frequently asked questions about stars.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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Fire Prevention
Focus on fire prevention and other safety issues in your home. Does your child know what to do in case of emergency?
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Making Bank Deposits
Practice banking skills by depositing and withdrawing at home!
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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Family Chores
Make a plan for the family to identify needs and propose solutions.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Checking the Weather Channel
What's the weather today and how does it affect me? Look into some suggestions for younger and older children relating to the weather.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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Making Letters the Fun Way
Practice letter formation with whipped cream, shaving cream, and more! Submitted by Carrie Miller
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Potential Dangers in the Home
Has your child heard of e-coli bacteria? What are some common practices that children need to be taught to avoid?
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Take a trip to the Pond
Examine plants and animals found near ponds or streams. Think about what things might be living there. Bring some samples home to investigate.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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Health and Safety
It's time to have a heart to heart talk about issues that could make a life and death difference.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Visiting the Zoo
Animals can be very motivating for children. A trip to the zoo could be just the ticket!
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Properties of Objects
Describing objects and their properties helps children find the differences and similarities. Go on a Properties Hunt!
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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Positive Vibes
Whether it be sibling rivalry or a temper tantrum, negative behavior grabs our attention. Try looking at the things your child is doing correctly first.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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All About Jobs
Give your child a chance to ask questions "on the job."
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Let's Make Some Change
Practice using coins and dollars to make change for "customers" in a gas station.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Recycling Party
Jump in and join the fun. Make containers to sort the items for recycling. Talk about what things can and cannot be recycled. Construct a flowchart the follows the bottle from beginning to end.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
3 KB |
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Personal Hygiene
A plan for encouraging brushing, flossing, handwashing, etc.
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rhonda.dickenson
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12/21/07 |
4 KB |
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