Do you know why tomorrow, March 2nd is significant?

It is Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Libraries, schools and classrooms across the country are preparing for this important day.  Some children will spend the day reading and/or listening to their favorite Dr. Seuss books.  Others will spend the entire week engaged in various learning activities related to this beloved author.

As an educator, mother of two young children and aspiring children’s book author, I have decided to dedicate the entire week to Dr. Seuss.  Throughout the week you will find posts about books, arts & crafts, online activities and websites all related to Dr. Seuss.

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Has your son/daughter been in school for 100 days yet?

My son came home from school on Friday and shouted, “On Monday, it will be my 100th day of school!”

He seemed very excited for this special occasion.  When I asked him if there were going to be fun activities planned for the day he replied, “No.”

The fact that he knew it was going to be the 100th day of school has led me to believe that his teacher probably has some fun activities planned.  Why discuss it in class if you are not going to incorporate it into a lesson?  We’ll see what he says when he comes home today.

I decided that I would have a back up plan just in case there are no 100th day activities done at school.

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Is your preschooler getting tired of playing Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders?  Are you?

There will come a time when you and your preschool aged children can’t seem to find a game to play.  They will tell you that Candy Land is a baby game yet they cannot seem to find the patience to sit through an entire game of Sorry.

This is when it is time to search out games that are a little more advanced, yet not too time consuming.  At our house we recently found success with two fun games: Guess Who and Operation.  Our seven year old had received these games for Christmas and his birthday.  The recommended age on the box says for ages 6+ but our three year old is able to play both of them (with a few modifications).

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Do you make resolutions 2010?

Do your kids make resolutions?

The start of the new year is a great way to get motivated!  Before I started to create my 2010 resolutions, I decided to think back to 2009.  Did I follow through on my goals?

So here they are…. my 2009 and 2010 resolutions.  I figure if I write them in my blog and send them out for others to read, I have that added pressure to do what I say I am going to do.

2009 Resolutions:

1.  Live life.  Be more adventurous. check

2.  Exercise more. work in progress

3.  Eat healthier. check

After looking at my resolutions, I am rather proud of myself.  Of course there is always room for improvement.  Exercise is never my top priority nor will it be.

2010 Resolutions:

1.  Continue my blog. There are many days I want to quit when I see only a handful of readers.  However I keep telling myself it is about the quality not quantity that makes a difference.

2.  Exercise more.

3.  Find an agent/publisher for my children’s book.

4.  Spend more quality time with family and friends.

5.  Volunteer at school more.

What are your resolutions for 2010?

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Do you use the self checkout when you go to the grocery store?

This simple task is a great learning activity for children.  I cannot stress enough how important it is to teach your child life skills.

Too often as parents we are in a rush and do things for our children because it is faster.  The more often we tie their shoes or zip their coats, the fewer chances we are giving them to learn how to do these things on their own.

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