Let kids make their own school lunches
Children can help plan and select their own lunches. With nutritional guidance, their noon meal will be much more beneficial.
By The Schoolmarm | September 7, 2008 Add a comment »
School lunches. Here we go again!
I have a friend who said he ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every day for lunch when he was in elementary school. To me that sounds terribly boring, but if he liked it and ate it, then great! It suited him.
It makes sense to fix the kids something they actually like and that they will actually eat. As a teacher I've seen some beautifully prepared meals tossed in the trash. Ever wonder why your kids are so famished when they get home? Ask them exactly what they ate of their lunch. You might be surprised.
- Engage them in writing their own menus.
- Discuss the nutritional value of their choices, and set some guidelines.
- Let them make the shopping list.
- Take them to the market with you to choose the food.
- Help them make the lunch the night before.
- After school inquire as to how they liked the lunch and how much of it they ate. There should be a commitment on the child's part to eat what he takes.
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Parents: Don't Forget to Personalize the kids' School 'Stuff'
Lost and found becomes a mysterious 'black hole' in most schools: things go in but never come out. Don't let that happen to your kids' stuff.
By The Schoolmarm | September 3, 2008 Add a comment »
photo credit: Rae Whitlock
This is just a reminder, in case you have forgotten: write your kids' names on all their possessions.
- If you haven't already, get out the Sharpie and write names in jackets, coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, and any other removable garment that your child could leave somewhere on the school campus. (That's assuming you don't have time to sew in name tags.)
- Be sure to personalize backpacks and lunch pails too. Sometimes there are several just alike in one classroom. If lunch sacks are carried, then have your children write their names on them every day.
- Don't wait until things start disappearing, do it now.
Stress to the kids that they should tell you as soon as something is missing. That way you can notify the school immediately. If you wait for a week or two the chances of getting the item back in good shape get slimmer.
You may need to go to the school and visit the lost and found box yourself, especially for your very young children. I'm always amazed at the clothing that is never claimed and is ultimately given to charity.
Good luck keeping up with those things you have so lovingly provided for your kids. I'll hope with you that they learn to be responsible this year and don't lose a thing !
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ABCya! Where Education + Technology Meet!
By Arlene Richards | September 1, 2008 Add a comment »
The Bing Note team wants to spice up your life with a little variety. That's why we continue to find various interactive web sites that teach kids the basic educational skills - a fun way. There is no need for kids to get bored with one site when they can quickly switch to another great educational site, designed to heighten success.
ABCya! (www.abcya.com) is a leader in free and exciting computer activities for elementary students to learn on the web. All educational computer games and activities were created or approved by certified teachers! Activities are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way to learn. The activities incorporate content areas such as math and reading while introducing basic computer skills. Many of the kindergarten and first grade games are equipped with sound to enhance understanding. You can also find great elementary holiday activities here! Holiday activities are available in grade level sections!
ABCya! kindergarten through fifth grade activities and games have large easy to use navigation buttons as well as voice instructions. The first activity is an interactive tutorial demonstrating how to use the navigation buttons. The following activities include: learn the alphabet, uppercase to lowercase letter matching, categorizing, mouse manipulation, drawing and much more.
ABCya! Elementary Math Addition Game is an interactive addition game with manipulatives. Kids solve addition problems with moveable manipulatives. Great for everyday math practice!
Math Bingo Game Add, Subtract, Multiply or divide. Kids love to play Bingo and they will enjoy playing this fun filled game.
Make A Face manipulation techniques while clicking and dragging. Students may also create faces depicting different emotions.
Have fun, and hope to see ya on ABCya!
The Bing Note Team
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