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Jul 20 2021

How to Help Our Children Self-Publish a Book

How to Help Our Children Self-Publish a Book

You and your child can learn how to write, edit, typeset, and create a book that can be sold on demand or as an e-book through Amazon and at book fairs by completing the worksheet below. Then you can contact an independent publisher to edit, typeset, and help you market your book as the demand for sales is determined.

Book Writing Outline

Recently, my six-year-old grandson asked me to help him write a book on construction equipment. We completed the chart below and he proceeded to draw ten different types of construction equipment for his book. He then dictated to me how each piece of equipment was used to construct a building, road, or project in his community. I wrote the story as dictated to me in his words. I only asked clarification questions to complete an idea. Here is the book outline that we used to complete his story: [Read more…]

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Written by Mary Ann Burke, Digital Education Expert · Categorized: Academic Support and Play Activities, Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting, Secondary School Parenting, Twins · Tagged: academic success, Amazon book publishing, children's self-publishing, kids' book outlines, self-publishing, self-publishing for kids, teachable moments

Jul 13 2021

Recording Observations in Science Notebooks

Recording Observations in Science Notebooks

 

When I hike with my grandchildren, they make many observations along the way. They may watch a slug moving on a leaf, or worms slither around as they lift up a rock. They generate questions about the plants and animals they see. Often this leads to conversations that generate lots of ideas to explain what they have observed. It is valuable to record these observations and these comments in science notebooks.

 

Start Young

Recording observations can start with very young children by encouraging them to draw what they have seen. If children cannot yet write, they can dictate to parents or grandparents, who can then label the drawings. They may also record the children’s questions or observations next to the drawings.

Little by little, children will want to write for themselves. At first, they may write one letter or a series of letters they hear when they say name of the object they are depicting. This inventive writing should be encouraged. It is a vital step in the development of writing. Eventually, as their phonemic awareness increases and their phonics develops, children will fill in the missing letters and increase their written comments.

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Written by Rosemarie Perez, Parenting · Categorized: Academic Support and Play Activities, Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting, Grandparenting · Tagged: academic success, children's play, Early Parenting, Educating children, Education, Family, Grandparents' Influences, teachable moments

Jul 06 2021

Nature Walk

Nature Walk

The dew drops were still glistening on the leaves as my grandnephew and I began our nature walk one early morning in Edgewood Park. We decided to take a trail through a wooded area that led uphill to a grassy meadow and beautiful rolling hills. [Read more…]

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Written by Rosemarie Perez, Parenting · Categorized: Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting, Grandparenting, Health and Wellness, Infants | Preschoolers Health · Tagged: children's play, Early Parenting, Educating children, Grandparents' Influences, Parenting, parents as teachers

Jun 29 2021

Heroes Among Us Reading Activity

Heroes Among Us Reading Activity

Looking to find an inspiring hero? You can always find a hero in a good book! Within its captivating pages, read about the life of someone who overcame obstacles, or fought for their rights, or had the integrity to do the right thing even though they may be the odd one out. Consider some of these stories or suggest some of your favorites in the comments below.

Suggested stories or books on “heroes” may include:

For all ages

  • The Mighty Sequoia, a poem by Jaime Koo
  • Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Maker’s Strike of 1909
  • Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
  • More Than Anything Else
For Grades K-3

  • Abe’s Honest Words
  • Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
  • Superhero School
  • I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark
For Grades 4 and Up

  • 12 Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali
  •  I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World  (Youth)
  • Wonder              

 

After reading the poem or any of the books listed above, you can answer the comprehension questions and submit a comment to GenParenting.com comments. [Read more…]

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Written by Jaime Koo, Encouraging Literacy · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting · Tagged: #Resolver problemas, Academic needs, academic success, Educating children, Gifts of Self, parents as teachers, teachable moments

Jun 22 2021

Heroes Among Us Family Activities for Preschool and Elementary School

Heroes Among Us Family Activities for Preschool and Elementary School

The summer season is a wonderful time for many families to catch a great family-oriented movie, share popcorn together, and bond over some quality time. Watch a new release at a movie theatre, or view an all-time favorite in the comfort of your own home. Go have some fun!

Current Family-Friendly Movie:

Incredibles 2, rated PG

 

Other Current Movies

(may be better suited for older elementary students):

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies

 

All-time Family Movie Favorites, all rated PG:

The LEGO movie

Ferdinand

The Sandlot

Despicable Me

Kung-Fu Panda [Read more…]

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Written by Jaime Koo, Encouraging Literacy · Categorized: Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting · Tagged: academic success, children's play, Educating children, family values, parents as teachers, teachable moments

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