Back To School

   1.       Discuss school expectations.

   2.       Take the kids school shopping.

   3.       Purchase school supplies.

   4.       Buy a new lunch box.

   5.       Meet your child’s teachers.

   6.       Adjust your child's bedtime.

   7.       Let your child know you will be helping with their homework.  

   8.       Get appropriate physicals and immunization.

   9.       Make sure your child stays physically active.

  10.      Make sure your child eats healthy.

Ten Ways To Teach Kids About the Bible

1.Let your children see you reading the bible.

2.Get your kids a kids bible.

3.Help them learn scriptures pertaining to children.

4.Sing songs that children can understand.

5.Listen to gospel music that kids can relate to.

6.Draw pictures of things and people in the bible.

7.Role play with the kids parts of the bible.

8.Watch movies that will appeal to children.

9.Use stories and games.

10.Use technology such as games and apps.

Ten Common Core Standards

1. What are the Common Core State Standards?

The Common Core State Standards are a set of expectations that outline what students should be learning in English/language arts and mathematics at each grade level (K-12).

2. What is the goal of the CCSS?

The goal of the CCSS is to make sure that all students are well prepared for college, technical education, or the workplace after high school graduation.

3. Do the standards tell teachers how to teach?

No. The CCSS do not tell teachers how to teach; they simply outline the skills that all students should master.

4. Are there standards for science, social studies and other content areas?

No. At this time, the CCSS do not address content areas other than reading/language arts and mathematics.

5. Why were the CCSS created?

Currently, each individual state has its own education standards, and there is little consistency from one state to another.

6. Who wrote the standards?

The CCSS were not developed by the federal government, but by a group of educators and experts coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).

7. How will student progress in meeting the standards be measured?

As of now, it is not clear how students' progress toward meeting the standards will be measured or assessed but it will be some type of test.

8. Are there special instructions for English language learners?

No. The authors of the CCSS provided guidelines for implementing the standards with English language learners and with students receiving special education services.

9. Do the standards include information about English language levels or proficiency?

One of the main considerations regarding the use of the CCSS with English language learners will be to align the new standards with existing English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards.

10. Where can I learn more?

http://www.corestandards.org/

Ten Things To Do This Summer With Your Kids

1.Take a nice vacation somewhere.

2.Make sure the kids read at least three books over the summer.

3.Make sure that your kids take part in some type of exercise.

4.Take them to the museum and zoo.

5.Take the family swimming.

6.Have the children do house chores.

7.Take the family to the movies.

8.Have family game night.

9. Have a picnic at a local park.

10.Volunteer somewhere.

Seven Reasons To Get Your Child A GPS Tracking Watch

1.Never worry where your child is.

2.Easily Find A Wandering Child.

3.Always Know Where Your Child Is At.

4.Validate Your Pre-Teen Is Where They Say They Are.

5.It will help you keep track of the babysitter.

6.GPS monitoring system transmits real-time locations.

7.Parents can use cell phones, computers or  tablets to see where their child is.