On-line security for kids is a real topic for parents. The internet when used properly can be a powerful educational tool for children. At the same time, it can be very detrimental. It is in my opinion networking sites like myspace, only blurs the line between what is reality and what is the truth. They [...]
Archive for September, 2007
Kids Websites – alternative to myspace
Posted in Parenting, tagged myspace, online security, privacy, web design on September 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Ant Bully Lesson
Posted in Art Projects, Book Reviews, Lesson Plans, tagged bulling, bully, The Ant Bully on September 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“The Ant Bully” is a wonderful children’s story about a little boy who is picked on, and in return picks on something smaller than him, ants. He learns throughout the story, the feeling of compassion and greater understanding towards others and how picking on the little guy, isn’t so much fun.
The lesson: Read the [...]
Volunteer Reading
Posted in Parenting on September 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There came a time recently when I realized how much I missed the experience
of reading to children. Well, I’m proud to say I did something about it! I
have a friend who works with the local Head Start. (In case you don’t know,
Head Start is an over 40 year old organization that helps disadvantaged
pre-school aged [...]
