One of the Big Questions

facing parents and teachers is how to talk to children about the recent terrorist events in New York and Washington. Some terrorism-specific information is available at: {www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm}. Other general guidelines about helping children in a disaster are also helpful. Go… Continue reading

International Studies

What is the leading export from Ireland? How many people live in Ethiopia? The federal government has two websites that can provide enough information for a two page country report, and it doesn’t even involve going to the library! Check out {http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html#about} and {www.state.gov/www/backgound_notes/index.html}.

What To Read

Sometimes choosing a book is difficult, and sometimes kids need a little encouragement to keep reading. The Sylvan Learning Foundation has a website where you can plug in a child’s reading level, types of books the child finds interesting, and… Continue reading

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