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Your child's teacher pours their heart and soul into your child every day. Show them how much you appreciate all their hard work this Teacher Appreciation Week! Here are the top ways you can celebrate your child's teacher during the first week in May.
Print this free teacher appreciation card to thank your teacher for all the hard work this school year! Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full we... read more
Print one of these free thank-you cards for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (or anytime during the school year.) read more
Affairs of the Heart
Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for people we love. But many of us also approach this holiday as though we are facing the fate of St. Valentine, the Christian martyr who was beheaded on February 14, giving the holiday its name.
Print this free teacher appreciation card to thank your teacher for all the hard work this school year! Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full we... read more
Print this free teacher appreciation card to thank your teacher for all the hard work this school year! Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full we... read more
Print this free teacher appreciation card to thank your teacher for all the hard work this school year! Kids can add their own touch by coloring this ... read more
March is Women's History Month! On International Women’s Day each year, and for the whole month of March, we celebrate the spectacular accomplishments of women around the world. The theme of Women’s History Month 2022 is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.”
It is almost time for our kids to head back to school! And whether you are a parent, a teacher, a parent who is also a teacher, or a kid, we all have feelings about heading back to school.
Much of the world has been thrown into lockdowns, told to shelter in place, and instructed to practice social distancing. Even though all of this is out of our control and was totally unpredicted, this is still a disappointing time for a child with a birthday. Of course parties can always be postponed or rescheduled, but if your little one’s birthday falls during this time it is still important to acknowledge and celebrate it.
Find suggestions for unique and interesting teacher appreciation gifts to help say thanks and farewell to your favorite educator at the end of the sch... read more
Get Caught Reading is a nationwide campaign that was started in 1999 by the American Association of Publishers. Its goal is to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. Teachers, librarians and parents across the country plan reading activities online and in many communities to celebrate.
"My Hero"
Seven-year-old Ben S. has three heroes in life: Superman ("because he's really strong and he can punch your head off"), New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady ("because he's really great at football"), and his mom ("because she works really hard at my school").
Eleven-year-old Jacqueline L. cites her parents as her heroes, and rejects the idea that a hero must be famous or especially brave.
Should you pay for good grades? In general, you want your teen to learn that good work is its own reward. That said, you might find other ways to reward improvement (not just achievement). Promise nothing in advance, but if your teen makes significant gains in a certain area (say, pulls his Biology grade from a C- to a B), consider staging some type of celebration that your teen would enjoy.
I never planned to homeschool, and I know I am not alone. Like many parents across the country, taking on the responsibility of teaching my kids wasn’t optional. I was a middle and high school English teacher for eight years, and I have a MA in English Education. When COVID-19 shut down our schools, I thought: I’ve got this.
Boy, was I wrong.
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Brought to you by MENC: The National Association for Music Education.
You want your child to be exposed to the best music program possible, but how can you tell if her school is making the grade? These simple checklists take the guesswork out of evaluating a school music program.
School-District Checklist
1. Does every student in the school have access to music if they want it?
2. Is there a written curriculum based on local, state, or national standards?
This summer parents have been waiting anxiously for their school districts to release reopening plans. Afterall, until we know what school will look like, we can’t help our children get ready! It’s hard to plan when you don’t know what you are planning for. Some schools opened their doors last week, and over the next few weeks more schools will begin (whether online, in person, or a combination of both).
How Will You React?
Whether it's As, Ds, or grades in between -- what's the best way to react to your child's report card? Read on to find your situation and a custom list of tips, along with ideas to help your child improve.
