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Home Schooling Online Resources and Worksheets for Kids
Here at Mommie911 we take Homeschooling seriously. There is no other job in the world that is as important as the education of a child. Whether it is a teacher from a public or private school or a parent doing the teaching, educating children is so important. We continually try to add resources, worksheets and information for homeschooling [...]
Favorite School in America Contest for $20000
“America’s Favorite School” Contest Runs Through May 21, 2010 Starting April 12th, communities have a fun new way to support their local schools by voting for their favorite to win $20,000 through an online contest. The school that gets the most votes in the “America’s Favorite School” contest, sponsored by Care2.com and [...]
Consider Signs of Dyslexia If a Child Is Struggling To Read
A first clue might be when you listen to your child, who is learning to read, and there is some struggling over simple words that you've noticed over a period of time. They seem to be sounding out some big words and you're sure they are making progress, but you still have that little niggling at the back of your brain because they don't seem to [...]
22 Fun-Filled Reading Games and Activities
Learning to read is incredibly important, but not always easy. It is possible to help your child become a proficient reader without tears! Try some of these activities the next time you are reading with your child. By infusing a few fun elements, you can help your child develop a love of reading, promote crucial reading skills and practice [...]
AXA Achievement Scholarships Available
Parents of college age students should be aware of these scholarships that have application deadlines of December 2009 and February 2010. More than $1.3 Million in scholarships is available through AXA. The AXA Foundation, a Proud National Sponsor of PTA, offers a signature program, AXA Achievement, which provides resources that help make [...]
How To Help Preschoolers With Their Speaking Skills
Children's communication skills develop at varying rates. We all know children that have started talking as early as 9 months and developed quite a vocabulary by age 3. But just as likely, you know some children that didn't start to speak until around age 2. No matter what age your child starts talking, there are things you can do to help him [...]
Ways to Help Your Child to Get Ready for Reading
Some children are biting at the bit to learn how to read and other children could seem to care less. But the sooner you can instill a "love of reading" into your child the more successful he will be at an earlier age. But just like any habit that one develops, it is often nourished by the example someone has set. Considering that parents are [...]
Childhood is a Magical Time- Encourage Your Kids to Explore, Discover, Experiment and be Creative
Do you remember what it feels like to sit on the ground and put your hands in the sand? Or how it feels when you swing as high as you can and look into the sky? How about what it feels like to imagine yourself as part of a pirate or mermaid adventure - to feel like you really are in a far away land? Many adults seem to have lost that special [...]
What is Gifted Education and How do I find out if my child qualifies?
Parents seem to fall into one of two categories regarding the word Gifted. Parents who already know about gifted services offered by many school systems for children who have tested into a gifted program and those parents who may be wondering what is defined as a 'gifted learner'. The United States Offices of Education define Gifted and Talented [...]
Preschool Learning – Kids Need both ABC's and Positive Socialization
Many parents believe that their child gets a good start for kindergarten if they attend Preschool. While this is true, it is important to make sure that your child learns positive type behavior when trying to deal with his peers. Many preschools have started to take notice to this very important aspect since finding out about the recent study [...]
