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June 2013 Holidays and Activities
If you missed the May 2013 events and activities (like Memorial Day) click here. *********************************************** 1st–Children’s Day–This holiday is celebrated around the world in many countries, such as: Bulgaria, China, Kazakhstan, and Russia. 5th–Constitution Day (or Independence Day) in Denmark– About, Kid Stuff, Author Hans Christian Anderson 12th–Philippine’s Independence Day –Crafts, flag, doll; and history […]
Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Holidays and Activities
Game On!
May 10, 2013
--Delana H. Stewart Looking for some great educational internet games/programs, free and fee-based, recommended by parents like you? Here are some for you to check out! While the below resources can be educational and fun, just as in anything overdoing it can be hazardous. Please continue to be cautious about the importance of limiting screen […]
Posted in: Computers, Technology, Computers, and the Digital Age
Honoring Teachers
May 7, 2013
A poem honoring teachers during National Teacher Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. The Teacher by: Delana H. Stewart She patiently taught the A, B, C’s. She listened to our fears and to our dreams. Sharing with us tears of joy—tears of sorrow. Sowing seeds of hope for each tomorrow. Our dandelion flowers filled her vase. […]
Posted in: Education Articles, Teaching
Raising Multilingual Children
April 24, 2013
Is it OK to speak to my child in my native language? Will speaking to my child in English make it harder for him to learn Turkish when he goes to school? My husband speaks to our daughter in Russian. I want to speak to her in English. Won’t she get confused? If we only […]
May 2013 Holidays and Activities
April 24, 2013
1st Thursday—USA National Day of Prayerhttp://www.ndptf.org/--healing for the nation See also: New PRAY song by Sanctus Real (click here and then scroll down for the music video) May 1st–May Day and Dancing around a Maypole (UK & Australia) May 1st–Labor Day in the Philippines – crafts and activities; Labor Day in India — crafts and activities; […]
Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Holidays and Activities
7 Secrets to Finding the Best Homeschool Curriculum
April 12, 2013
–Delana H. Stewart A colleague sent me this little e-booklet last year, and I finally got around to reading it. Carletta Sanders of Successful Homeschooling does a good job of helping families think through a variety of concerns when searching for a good homeschool curriculum for their children. Carletta breaks down the different methods […]
Parenting and Teaching TCKs
March 25, 2013
Arrogant or Confident? Depends on who’s asking . . . Parents and Teachers of TCKs and TCKs themselves will be blessed by the honesty and vulnerability with which Cecily Paterson shares her experience as a TCK and dealing with the topic of arrogance. Not only do TCKs fall into this predicament, but adults living and […]
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