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7 Random Acts of Kindness for Kids Article Written by Amy Morin It’s easy to get so caught up teaching your child how to write his letters and how to cut his food with a knife that you forget to teach your child to be kind. And some parents worry teaching kindness could actually cause a child to lose his edge in today’s competitive world. But teaching kindness is valuable. Research says teaching kindness has a positive influence on a range of academic, health, and social outcomes for kids. Note: The above comes directly from their website. Click here to read more.
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Why Do Phones Explode? Every few years, exploding phones find a way to dominate the news cycle. And while these accidents are incredibly rare, they’re a bit difficult to understand. Why do phones explode? And how do I know that my phone won’t explode? Whenever a Li-ion battery explodes or catches fire, it’s undergoing a process called thermal runaway. This process can be a bit difficult to understand, so we’ll keep things short, sweet, and free of dense scientific jargon. Lithium-ion batteries contain a ton of Li-ion cells. Each of these cells has a critical temperature—think of it as a boiling point. When the critical temperature of a cell is reached (due to external heat, overcharging, damage, or poor manufacturing), it enters an exothermic breakdown. Basically, the cell itself starts to release a ton of heat. Note: The above comes directly from their website. Click here to read more.  Tim Elmore:
The Connection Between Incentive and Entitlement I have two friends who are sales people. Neither of them receives a base salary for their job, but both are making a good paycheck each month. They work completely off of commissions. When they make a sale, they make some money. Not only is their career going well, I’d say I don’t know anyone with a greater work ethic than these two individuals. Why is this true? Their job is completely based upon incentive. Note: The above comes directly from their website. Click here to read more. Note: The below was linked in a We Are Teachers article by Jenn Horton.   We Are Teachers -
5 Ways Kids Can Nurture Healthy Digital Habits This Summer Written by Jenn Horton As school wraps up, chances are you’ll be sending students off with fond farewells (and a summer reading list). But it’s also a good time to chat about ways to make screen time fun and educational too. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that kids spend up to seven hours a day on screens, and summertime can up to seven hours a day on screens make those numbers climb higher. And while we can encourage balance and offscreen hobbies, we can also make time onscreen more meaningful and rewarding. How? Note: The above comes directly from their website. Click here to read more.  How to Geek -
How to Stop People from Stealing Your Packages Written by Andrew Heinzman Is your home being targeted by porch pirates? Maybe it’s time to fight back. Luckily, you can protect your packages through a few simple steps, ranging from proper delivery instructions to in-home delivery options. Note: The above comes directly from their website. Click here to read more.  Scholastic:
Print Circles With Found Objects to Reinforce Shapes by Meghan Burch Toddler-friendly art exploration may be messy, but it's also a lot of fun. For this activity, start by reading a picture book with your child that features lots of circles in it. Then, have your child help you collect round objects from your recycling bin or around the house. Note: The above comes directly from the Scholastic website. Click here to read more.  Scholastic: DIY Math Memory Game
by Jennifer Hogan Can your child spot and identify numbers one through 10? This is an important bit of knowledge to pick up before kindergarten. Familiarity with these numbers helps your little one develop number sense and feel confident around math. During the day at preschool and kindergarten, your child does activities to build number recognition and practice counting. But there are lots of ways to sharpen these skills at home, too. One of our favorites is this easy and fun craft sticky memory game, which helps your child see, count, and match numbers. (Workbooks like Numbers & Concepts can also be a fun way to introduce number identification.) Note: The above comes directly from the Scholastic website. Click here to read more.  ZooBorns
Children and adults alike can't help grinning delightedly when they see baby animals. Help your kids explore this website, devoted to the newest, cutest baby animals from the world's accredited zoos and aquariums. It's a great place to play conversation games like choosing the cutest one or deciding on a fantasy pet. It might also make a good jumping-off point for research on animals or a school project. If your child can't get enough of baby animals, there's My Encyclopedia of Baby Animals, a squeal-worthy guide to the most adorable animals around. Note: The above summary comes from scholastic.com. Click here to read more.  FOSI: Netflix Tip Sheet
Netflix is a subscription-based streaming service that allows users to watch television shows, movies, and documentaries using an Internet- connected device. Users pay a monthly fee that varies depending upon subscription plan. New shows and movies are added each month and Netflix offers suggestions based on viewing history and ratings. Note: FOSI has a "Tip Sheet" which is downloadable. Click here to read more. |
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