Starting school is a major
milestone for our children, and for us. As we watch
them enter this new world, we know they will face challenges, learn an enormous
amount, and hopefully have fun.
Helping our children feel confident and comfortable at school is a goal we
all share.
Tips:
• Let them tell you about school friends, class work, and what
happens during the day.
• Ask them about the rules in school and the reasons for the rules.
The following web guide can can be helpful. It contains a story, "D.W. All
Fired Up", along with other parenting tips and information.
The WLRN Ready to Learn Service
(RTL)
is a part of a national PBS initiative to help children start
school ready to learn. It combines a full schedule of award-winning
PBS children's programs that air on WLRN Public Television,
with several workshops for parents and caregivers, and free
newsletters and learning materials.
Creativity
Nurture and Protect Your Child's Creative Spirit
You’ve found it! A place to explore creativity
for yourself and your child. We hope you both have fun playing here.
Let the information and examples inspire you to grow your own ideas and make
your home a place where creativity flourishes.
The collection of activities on this site is designed to help you and your
child develop creative thinking. The following resources will help you get
started:
One Picture Book, One Community (OPBOC) celebrates its 6th Anniversary in 2008 with the selection of Max’s Words by Kate Banks, with illustrations by Boris Kulikov. It is the story of three brothers who collect things. Benjamin collects stamps. Karl collects coins. When their younger brother Max decides to collect words, one word leads to another until Max has a story worth telling.
OPBOC is an annual literacy project with a goal of having young children collectively read the same storybook and complete related fun activities. Kids are encouraged to discover the joy of reading to build a strong foundation for a solid educational future. OPBOC’s target group is 1st grade and our slogan is, “Reading is fun, share it with everyone!”
