Talking to Your Kids About Manners—At the Table and Beyond
Kids aren't born knowing how to behave at the dinner table. Talking about dining etiquette can be a fun way to help your kids consider why manners matter in lots of situations.
Conversation Starters and Explorations
Here are some topics and suggestions to help you spark meaningful exchanges with your kids.
It’s in the Mail! Explore the Joys of Exchanging Letters
Kids love receiving and sending letters by mail. Besides encouraging reading and writing, posting letters provides children with insight into a fascinating process that involves numerous people and vehicles working together over long distances.
Talking Together = Better Readers
Yes, it's true. The fine art of conversation can help children become better readers.
Learning How to Interview One Another: An Activity Suggestion from Highlights®
In the February 2007 issue of Highlights, there's an activity called "Produce Your Own Radio Show" (page 11). Suggestions include creating weather reports, providing book reviews, and making sports announcements. It's also suggested that kids conduct interviews.
Making New Friends—How Parents Can Help
For most kids the social aspects of school are as important as the academics. While some kids breeze into a classroom ready to make friends, many benefit from some parental support.
Talking to Kids About Their Report Cards
With the end of the school year comes your child's report card. Will it create concern or evoke pride? Will it raise puzzling questions or help define concrete goals?
Putting Spring in Your Step
April is a great month for kids and parents to observe nature "spring" into action. With everyone so busy, it's easy to ignore the melting snow, sprouting buds, and chirping birds.
The Play’s the Thing! Kids Creating Plays
Put together a group of kids and place parents (aka enthusiastic potential audience) in the next room—and what do you get?
Talking to Kids About the Election!
Get your kids involved in the upcoming election! Here are some talking points to help the youngest to oldest children become more aware of the voting process.
On the Road—5 Activities to Make Travel Fun
When you travel, play games that encourage kids to interact and observe what they see out the windows.
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