February is a month filled with events; Groundhog Day, Superbowl Sunday, Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day. Most importantly, though, is that the entire month of February has been designated as Black History Month, which recognizes the many, often overlooked, contributions African Americans have made to America’s history. The evolution of Black History Month has an interesting history of its own, and dates back to the end of the Civil War.
The holiday season is also known as the season of giving, and it’s a great time to teach kids the importance of sharing and showing kindness to others. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, we encourage kids to share their gifts and warm clothes with those who need them more. By continuing this spirit of giving all year round, kids will learn to appreciate the contributions they can make to their community well beyond the holiday season.
When you think about Halloween, do your thoughts turn to watching kids eat a seemingly endless number of treats, playing scary pranks, and families carving giant pumpkins? Today, October 31st brings a day of costumes and trick-or-treating, but why do we celebrate Halloween?
We all remember the many tests and quizzes … especially the dreaded pop-quizes … we took as students.
If you’re reading this, then you already know that parents today have plenty to do.Â
Last month, we discussed how to set some summer goals for kids. Now, with the 2024-2025 school year about to begin, it’s a good time to think about encouraging students of all ages to set some academic goals for the upcoming year.
Although summer break just started a few weeks ago, it won’t be long before school begins again, so it’s important to keep kids’ brains active by setting goals for them while they’re on break.
May is the month that summer break finally arrives for anxious studentsÂ
Believe it or not, summer break begins next month and it’s a great time to concentrate on improving kids’ reading skills.
Back in August 2017, there was a solar eclipse with the path of totality…where the sun is completely blocked by the moon…cutting across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. Here in Arizona, about 60% of the sun was blocked out.
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