Powers of Observation
Powers of Observation
Materials
- Fifteen to twenty small household objects (key, bottle cap, paper clip, safety pin, coin, and so on)
- Tray or tabletop
- Towel or sheet
- Paper
- Pencils
Directions
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Updated: May 15, 2019
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Learning Disabilities and Your Child: An Age-by-Age Guide
The Early Years
Learning Disabilities and Your Child: An Age-by-Age Guide
"Although my son walked at the appropriate age and reached other milestones at the right time, I felt that something was not quite right," says Yvette Moran, parent. "His social skills were lacking around other kids. We observed him carefully for a period of time and at age two and a half he was diagnosed with a learning disability." No one knows your child like you do. Trust your instincts and observations.Grades:
Updated: May 15, 2019
Learning Disabilities and Your Child
Learning Disabilities and Your Child
The Early Years
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Updated: May 15, 2019
Talking to Your Second-Grader about Language and the Arts
Talking to Your Second-Grader about Language and the Arts
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8 Quick Tips for Curbing Your Family's Screen Time It's dinner time and everyone in your family is nose-down, glued to their phones and mobile devices, rather than making good ol'-fashioned eye contact... read more
Updated: January 23, 2020
About Auditory Learners
About Auditory Learners
We learn by "seeing it" (visually), "hearing it" (auditorily), or "moving and doing it" (kinesthetically), and most of us have one primary learning style through which we best learn and remember information. All of us can benefit from identifying and understanding our individual learning styles.
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A High-Flying Timeline
A High-Flying Timeline
What a trip -- from the Wright brothers' first, 12-second flight to the latest launch of the Space Shuttle! Take this aviation tour with your kids. Share your own memories and lay the groundwork for future lofty discussions.
1500's
Leonardo da Vinci makes drawings of flying machines. He envisions them with wings that flap.
1783
November 21 -- Two noblemen from the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are the first to pilot a hot-air balloon. They mistakenly think that smoke, not heat, makes the balloon rise.
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12 Fun Things to Do With Grandkids Editor’s Note:We know raising kids can be hard. That’s why we’re dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice an... read more
Updated: March 31, 2021
75 Activities for Kids at Home
Without packed schedules, school, sports, friends and clubs, filling our days with our kids at home can feel daunting. Read the list below so that you’ll be confident and prepared with these indoor activities for the next time you hear, “I’m bored!” These indoor activities are perfect for playtime, during a break from distance learning, or even on the weekends.
