Math and Literacy Idea’s for “If you give a…”
0One of my favorite children’s books is the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “If You Give a Pig a Pancake,” “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” and “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake” books by Laura [...]
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Reading Strategies for Students in Grades 3-6 Using the CROP-QV
0Even though it is only the middle of March, in your child’s classroom, he/she is most likely starting to gear up for the EOG (end of grade tests) that usually take place in May. As a teacher, parents would often [...]
Incorporate Science into Reading as the Seasons Change!
0It might be a little early for the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but, with all of this warm weather I just couldn’t resist reading books all about spring! In my classroom right now, my Pre-K students are learning [...]
A Batch of “Stone Soup” for Everyone!
1Looking for some educational activities that will keep your children warm this winter? How about reading the story “Stone Soup” as a family? This story is about a couple of hungry travelers who stumble upon a village. They expect the [...]
Fun with “The Grinch!”
2One of my favorite holiday stories growing up was, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” by Dr. Seuss. Reading this book with your child would be a great way to not only incorporate practicing his/her literacy skills, but it is also [...]
Introducing KidsFunPlaza.Com
0Hi everyone! I am so excited to introduce the launch of our very exciting new product that all of us at Kids Fun Plaza have been working so hard on– designed for all of the families in the Capital District! [...]
Who’s Getting the Vacation Break?
2Our Spring Break is a little topsy turvy this year as my family adjusts to a new vacation schedule. Most of the school-aged children in Northeast NY are on vacation break this week, with the exception of some private schools [...]
Is Your Child a Gracious Loser?
1With great trepidation, I watched my son lose his fencing match. It was an unexpected loss against a younger competitor, where before he had been undefeated, and it was the kind of loss that could have resulted in crying jags, [...]
My Daughter, The Gold Medalist
2We don’t make a big deal about trophies and medals in our family. “Do your best!” we say, knowing that it’s unlikely that our child will triumph. And that’s OK. My daughter has learned that participating in a race, and [...]
Spring Into Celebration!
1Blue skies, bird song, and bright sunshine makes me want to drop the laptop in favor of outdoor pursuits. Barring a full reversal of warming weather – which has been known to happen in upstate NY! – I think spring [...]
