The end of a semester can be a challenging time for students. Kids from elementary school through high school are already stressed after more than a year of C0VID-19 disrupted learning. Pressing through the last few weeks of a semester can be discouraging, especially for older students with ...
Flip is one of our favorite classroom tools, especially when it comes to end-of-year activities. Post topics like “What did you learn this year?” or “Share your favorite memory from the past year.” Kids post their video responses and check out other students’ contributions too. 10. ...
Bender, Kristin J
If the weather and school facilities allow for an outdoor fun day, the possibilities expand greatly. Most of the activities that can be done inside can be done outdoors as well, but being outside has the added benefit of allowing for larger group activities and giving the children a chance ...
The last day of school always brings about a mix of emotions. On the one hand I’m thrilled to be done with all of the activities and lunch making and commitments. I’m just done. And I’m ready for some lazy time with my kids. I’m ready to have them to myself again. ...
Looking for a way to reward your kids for good grades? Kick off the summer and give your kids the send-off they deserve with these five ideas for end of school year parties. 1. Graduation Party Whether your child is graduating from elementary school, middle school, or high school, graduat...
The end of my sophomore year was approaching.Mom called me at the dorm one evening during the last week of May.My summer break would be spent with grandma and grandpa, helping out around their farm.The arrangement made good sense to all the family.I wasn’t fully convinced of that mysel...
Last year, a child in his class needed special assistance due to disability, and the school did a fantastic job integrating the child into the class. It was a great learning experience for all the kids. I know a lot of parents are eager to get their kids into Madison City Schools, but...
“So I was very fortunate in that for the last two years I have been able to spend a portion of my summer at Stagedoor Manor which is a performing arts training center in the Catskills. There they have a competition called Dramafest where kids from all over submit short plays, with ...
Daylight saving timewill end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3, when we “fallback” and gain an extra hour of sleep. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour, or you’ll have plenty of time for solitary meditation in the sanctuary!