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3Rd Grade Girl Activities for at Home
Asked by M.A. from San Antonio
on November 8, 2010
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What would be a good activity for third grade girls that we could do totally at home? There would be up to 12 girls.
I could get one or two moms to help me drive the...
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- You could do a kids pampering party. Paint their toenails and fingernails. They now how the polish that comes in paint sticks and you can put different designs on thei...
- friendship bracelets, tie dye shirts, necklaces with beads, I'm sure there is a few other things they could do too.
- I had 10 3rd graders for a slumber party Saturday night. We had a spa night. We had 5 stations hair, make up, lotion, massage, and nails. We had the girls do each o...
I Need a Holiday Craft That Will Interest 3Rd Grade BOYS
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on December 2, 2010
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Hi everyone,
I've tried looking for inexpensive holiday craft ideas online that will INTEREST the boys in my daughter's 3rd grade class, but I haven't found "it". ...
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- How about cutting paper snowflakes? Cheap and always fun! I need to add making reindeer food. Really simple just mix oatmeal, red crystal sugar and green crysta...
- How about making gingerbread houses out of graham crackers? They can add the frosting and sprinkles themselves. We're having 2nd grade boys to our house for Christmas ...
- I think it is in the way you describe it--at that age "crafts" are "girly" to them, and they are "BOYS!" (lol!). I don't have any great ideas per se, but maybe des...
My 2Nd Grade Son Hates Math!
Asked by N.B. from Los Angeles
on December 18, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to help? Is there a fun way to help him memorize multiplication facts? This has become such a problem he is starting to hate sc...
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- Hi N., My kids loved learning with interactive computer games, such as Treasure Mountain, Operation Neptune and 2nd (3rd, 4th, 5th, etc.) grade Adventures. I think ...
- Have you talked to his teacher for suggestions? Or, maybe an after school tutor? Or trying "Kumon" classes? Lots of kids at my daughter's school go to Kumon. They h...
- Maybe a hand on approach would work better for him. Memorizing formulas is so dry and boring! Maybe he needs a more tactile way of learning multiplication formulas a...
Hyperactive Child
Asked by B.U. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2006
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I am in need of some crucial advice. My daughter is 6 years old (in July) and just started 1st grade. We are having some pretty major problems with the teacher saying ...
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- I am a first grade teacher. It is pretty early in the year for the teacher to say that. I suggest getting her tested of ra piece of mind. You don't have to put her ...
- Hi B., I felt I am reading my baby "jeevika's profile. she is 21 month old hyperactive girl. Does not sit atall except when she watches her big big world. She behav...
- My husband read about a man whose son was diagnosed with ADD, so he started reading to his son on a regular basis. Books of all kinds, even longer ones without pictur...
Any Ideas for Teacher Presents?
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on December 17, 2007
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Hi,
Just wondering what you all are getting for your kiddos teachers this year for Christmas and how much you are spending? My daughter is in 1st grade and has a sup...
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- I found a great teacher poem on the internet and printed it out. I'm putting it in a nice frame for my daughter's pre k teacher. It's his very first year teaching. ...
- What about Poinsettias or another seasonal flower like Amaryllis bulbs? They are non-denominational, so you don't have to stress about whether the teacher is also Chr...
- This year for my daughter's pre-k teachers, I put together a rubbermaid container with attached lid filled with things for the class. I put a little kit for 30 kids t...
Room Mother
Asked by C.N. from Salt Lake City
on October 4, 2006
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Hello everyone I am new to the site so bare with me. I am room mother this year for my son who is in the 1st grade and I need help on what to do. Such as games, the sc...
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- Hey C.! I used to plan activities on a daily basis at a preschool and loved creative activities. How about cutting out bats from black construction paper,give them som...
- try oriental trading company http://www.orientaltrading.com
- Well, there is alwaysthe famous pumpkin painting contest, or the bobbing for apples, maybe even scare crows out of hey?? Not sure about Valentines, I will have to g...
Teaching an 8 Year Old Reading Comprehension
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on May 24, 2008
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My son struggled all year with reading/writing activities. He can read about 2 levels above grade level, but cannot comprehend anything he reads. He "guesses" on all...
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- I agree absolutely with Cheryl R. Let him choose a theme to learn about; or give him a list of subjects to choose from. That way he's making the choice of what to le...
- I know that your boys are to old to still be part of the parents as teachers program, but maybe their group could help you get started with some website selections, et...
- The Best advice I have for you is to READ,READ,READ! Read to him if he doesn't want to read... cereal boxes, magazines, anything with words...Of course encourage him...
Help! Need to Know How to Control 6Yr Old Boy!!!
Asked by W.W. from Indianapolis
on January 22, 2010
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Calling out for help!
My 6 year old boy is in first grade. He is doing very well with math, reading, etc.
It’s his behavior in class. He won’t stop pay att...
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- I would say get him evaluated , if the school has a 'special education' team then it can be done during school time. The team would conist of OT/PT/social worker. My s...
- Find out what his learning style is. Not everyone learns in the same way and sadly people like to label any kid who can't sit still and listen for hours on end as ADD ...
- Wow, reading through the responses, my advice/story is vastly different! My son is nine now and in fourth grade. He is very bright and started school early (he was ...
How Do I Help Her Find Her VOICE?
Asked by V.B. from San Luis Obispo
on July 10, 2008
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I have a very sweet natured child; she is semi-shy, non-confrontational, and loves her friends. Hannah has gone to school with the same children since kindergarten and...
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- Hi V., I think you're doing a great job raising your daughter! Honestly, though, I think you've done all you can do. Your daughter has listened to your advice and...
- Keep encouraging her gently, don't presure her or make her feel unsuccessful in your eyes. Mostly encourage her with other friends whom are more like her in temprimen...
- I was the same way as your daughter when I was her age, but luckily, my family moved out of the town where we were living right before I reached the 3rd grade. This ...
Need Advice on How to Deal with a School District!
Asked by E.N. from Syracuse
on January 17, 2007
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My son's school is trying to force me to medicate him for ADHD. They are upset with me because I went outside their district and had an independent evaluation done. ...
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- I just wanted to say that I know what you're going through...I'm dealing with the same issue right now, but unlike your son's school, my son's school ignored my reques...
- Hi E....I have never been in a situation like this but I just wanted to send you some support and comend you on how strong you've been.This is your son and no one has ...
- HI E., I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a problem with his school! you are doing the right thing you got your own eval. and are sticking to your gut! you n...
