How To Teach Kids

Teaching Children – Tips and Techniques

Valentine Books & Activities for Children

Here are a couple of reviews on Valentine’s Day books. For more info about Valentine’s Day on this site, go to Valentine’s Day: Origin, Activities & Books for Children

BOOK REVIEWS:

  • Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli.  Good for ages 3-8.  Story about how an anonymous Valentine card changes an unsociable man into a friend who wants to help his neighbors and also who appreciates them.
  • Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane de Groat.  Gilbert gives two not-so-nice Valentine cards and learns something about forgiveness.

Use this link to register for a free book!

Win a Free Book – The Five Love Languages of Children

Children need to feel loved and cared for in order to thrive.  But as you know, children are different in a lot of ways such as the way they learn, how they react to different situations, and also in the way they feel loved.  What makes one child feel loved might not be what makes another child feel loved and valued.  This book gives a lot of usable suggestions for learning how children interpret love and security.

If you are interested in winning a free copy of The Five Love Languages of Children, leave a brief comment at Healthy Home Blog to enter your name in the drawing.  Deadline for entering is February 10, 2010.

Science Project: Recycled Paper

“WHICH TYPE OF PAPER IS BEST FOR MAKING RECYCLED PAPER?”

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On the left side of the project board is the “Procedure” with drawings underneath illustrating the experiment. (Photos could have been used here.)  In the middle of the board is the title, “Purpose,” and “Hypothesis.” On the left side are the “Results” and “Conclusion.”