The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development: K-3

Research shows that fathers, no matter what their income or cultural background, can play a critical role in their children's education. Father involvement leaves a positive, lasting impact with their children in the areas of learning more, performing better in school and coosing healty behaviors. This Reading Rockets links has some great resouces on how dad's can encourage literacy in their children.

Reading Rockets: The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development: K-3

Friday Fun!!!

If your kids love to explore with playdough then here are some recipes to make with your kids. Try adding different things such as koolaid or cinnamon to make it smell really good and give it color too - your kids will love it!

Homemade Playdough Recipes and other activities - FamilyEducation.com

HealthyChildren.org - Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

As stressfull as it seems...Rivalry between siblings is not only normal but usually inevitable. On the good side - your children are learning great life skills about behaviors, conflict resolution and feelings. The link below from the National Academy of Pediatrics gives us some guidelines to manage the rivalry of siblings.

HealthyChildren.org - Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

Calling all Dads and Kids!!!!

Create Your Own Box Night

Hey Dads, do your kids play more the the boxes their gifts came in than with the gifts themselves? At this event, that's what's expected. We will supply the boxes, paints and markers; you and your kids can supply the creative genius. This is a FREE Children First! event so come on out and have some fun!

Date: Thursday March 24th
Location: Marble School

Please call 218-245-6232 or go on our website at www.getlearning.org to register

Preparing Kids for School

Calling all parents of kids age 3-5!!! If your child hasn't entered preschool or kindergarten yet - they will be soon. Your child's first experience with school will be better if they are well prepared. Check out the link below for some great strategies, we as parents can use, to help our children become school ready.

Preparing Kids for School ParentFurther

Friday...or anyday....Fun!!

This is a fun little guessing game you can play with kids of all ages. Try it at home or use it out in public when kids are having a hard time being patient in checkout lines or waiting rooms.

Listening Game and other game resources - FamilyEducation.com

Taking Time to Talk

With the busy demands on parents and children today, it's hard to find the time sit and have a good conversation with your child. A recent study from the Search Institute showed that 70% of kids felt like they had great family support but only 30% felt they had positive family communication. Follow the link below to find suggestions on how to make communicating with your family more effective.

Taking Time to Talk ParentFurther