Educations Matters: Diverse Children's Book Reviews
Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
This was my first time visiting the Tate Modern in London. My daughter, Grasshopper and Sensei, stayed a few extra days when visited London a few years ago to catch a specific show there before it left. She’s an art student at Rhode Island School of Design so she has a good nose for good…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…