Two of my kids went to a co-op preschool which meant that the parents ran the school, including volunteering for things like taking care of the facilities and doing the bookkeeping. At our public elementary school, the parents also played a large role as part of the PTO in raising money for school necessities like…
Category: Education
Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
& JULIET is a Fun Musical!
My middle daughter loves musicals. When we visited London, we found that everything there was much more expensive compared to prices in the United States except for one thing … Broadway shows! The West End, the “first” Broadway, is also a theater lover’s nirvana. What is nice about the West End is that the shows…
9 Children’s Books About Tortoises to Fall In Love With
On vacation in North Captiva Island in Florida, we got a new neighbor. Gopher Tortoises are endangered and protected there, so they can be spotted ambling about. When we first arrived, we spotted the deep hole near the house and speculated what it was and who could live there. It turned out to be a…
Common mistakes freshmen students make in their term papers and how to avoid them
The first year in college is very exciting for the students as it’s a new experience with a lot of freedom. As a freshman, you’ll have to navigate your way yourself and have the self-discipline to do all the things that you need to do such as going to classes and getting your work done….
Tips to Teach Kids How to Care for Plants and Flowers
Garden designs and seed packs emerge when the earth melts, and the first tulips bloom. Children are drawn to gardening tools like gloves, buckets, shovels, and watering cans, like bees to honey. Gardening is not only a likable hobby for children, but it is also a wholesome and valuable educational tool. Plant care may teach…
Inspiring Children’s Books About Careers
Asking kids what they want to be when they grow up has become an age-old question. If you want to think big, this question is an excellent one to ask! A number of answers can be discovered, including some genuinely interesting and inspiring books for kids about careers. In addition to the important lessons for…
Are Colleges Need Blind? Yes and NO!
I am a mentor in the first-to-college program at my children’s high school called Transitioning Together or T2. They arrange speakers to talk to our group including a representative from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority or MEFA, a nonprofit that provides resources and tools to help students navigate the college planning process, particularly the financial…