Years of research show clearly that children are more likely to succeed in learning when their families actively support them. When you and other family members read with your children, help them with homework, talk with their teachers, and participate in school or other learning … [Read more...] about Reading: Introduction 1
Children’s Reading Magazines
Children's Magazines … [Read more...] about Children’s Reading Magazines
Basics: Geography: An Important Tool for Learning and Understanding History
Geography affects history: just look at the dramatic changes in world geography over recent years. Governments change, and new countries are born. Many countries no longer have the same names they did even five years ago. Climate changes bring about events such as droughts and … [Read more...] about Basics: Geography: An Important Tool for Learning and Understanding History
Hold on! We’re Coming!
Sorry, there isn't much here now. But soon (very soon!) because I am in the process of adding an exciting cadre of bloggers to Surfnetparents. Are you a writer or a blogger? Do you have something to share with the world? Why not submit a guest blog post? You can write about any … [Read more...] about Hold on! We’re Coming!
Finding the Right Activity for Your Child
Different children have different interests and will respond differently to science activities. A sand and rock collection that was a big hit with an 8-year-old daughter may not be a big hit with a 6-year-old son. … [Read more...] about Finding the Right Activity for Your Child
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to