http://www.highlightsparents.com/ en Copyright 2010 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:46:01 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Autumn Zigzags (pages 6 to 9) Begin by explaining that this is a poem that describes what fall looks like in places where it gets cold. Make sure your child knows the meaning of the word zigzag. Then look for... http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_high_five_parentteacher_guides/highlights_high_five_october_2010_parentteacher_guide.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_high_five_parentteacher_guides/highlights_high_five_october_2010_parentteacher_guide.html Highlights High Five Parent/Teacher Guides Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:46:01 +0000 Homemade Band (pages 16 and 17) Before you read the poem, encourage your child to listen for the words that rhyme. Help your child "read the picture" to answer the questions. After reading this poem, create your own "homemade band."... http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_high_five_parentteacher_guides/highlights_high_five_september_2010_parentteacher_guide.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_high_five_parentteacher_guides/highlights_high_five_september_2010_parentteacher_guide.html Highlights High Five Parent/Teacher Guides Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:25:42 +0000 The following 10 questions are based on information found in stories and articles in Highlights and HighlightsKids.com. How many do you think you can answer? What is the largest body of water in Ghana? Lake Lugano Lake Louise Lake Volta... http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/quizzes/do_you_know_as_much_geography_as_a_highlights_reader.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/quizzes/do_you_know_as_much_geography_as_a_highlights_reader.html Quizzes Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:34:00 +0000 Bubble Games Here's a fun way that kids can use their craft skills this summer to construct their own play materials, use their imaginations, and learn about science--all at the same time. GEAR UP FOR BUBBLE GAMES Bubble Ingredients 10... http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/crafts/craft_your_own_summer_fun.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/crafts/craft_your_own_summer_fun.html Crafts Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:02:59 +0000 Long days and warm weather make summer a great time to throw a party! Summer birthdays, family reunions, or simply "It's August!" are all good reasons to get together with family, friends, and neighbors. Here are 7 tips for making... http://www.highlightsparents.com/everyday_dilemmas/7_tips_for_making_summer_celebrations_special.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/everyday_dilemmas/7_tips_for_making_summer_celebrations_special.html Everyday Dilemmas Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +0000 http://www.highlightsparents.com/everyday_dilemmas/chickadee_tree_video.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/everyday_dilemmas/chickadee_tree_video.html Everyday Dilemmas Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:23:47 +0000 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. What could be better! Here are... http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/conversation_starters_and_explorations/its_in_the_mail_explore_the_joys_of_exchanging_letters.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/conversation_starters_and_explorations/its_in_the_mail_explore_the_joys_of_exchanging_letters.html Conversation Starters and Explorations Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:45:41 +0000 http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/recipes_from_high_five/monkey_muffins.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/recipes_from_high_five/monkey_muffins.html Recipes from High Five Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:43:13 +0000 (And help kids learn to love reading!) For the first three years after my son was born, I was too busy, tired, and distracted to read anything that wasn't illustrated! So I was grateful for the children's books that held... http://www.highlightsparents.com/on_parenting_with_dr_schwager/encourage_summer_reading_by_istar_schwager_phd.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/on_parenting_with_dr_schwager/encourage_summer_reading_by_istar_schwager_phd.html On Parenting with Dr. Schwager Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:11:08 +0000 When my son was young, it seemed as if all he wanted to do was solve puzzles. He also loved matching games, word searches, follow-the-dots, and codes. All problem-solving activities fascinated him, but for long stretches of time, puzzles ruled.... http://www.highlightsparents.com/on_parenting_with_dr_schwager/solving_the_puzzle_why_do_kids_love_puzzles_by_istar_schwager_phd.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/on_parenting_with_dr_schwager/solving_the_puzzle_why_do_kids_love_puzzles_by_istar_schwager_phd.html On Parenting with Dr. Schwager Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:00:06 +0000 Encourage your kids to explore their interests and create their own fun. With all the talk of over-scheduling, it seems odd that any child today would claim to be bored. But when they finally have some unstructured time, a lot... http://www.highlightsparents.com/on_parenting_with_dr_schwager/a_remedy_for_boredom_by_istar_schwager_phd.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/on_parenting_with_dr_schwager/a_remedy_for_boredom_by_istar_schwager_phd.html On Parenting with Dr. Schwager Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Finding the right preschool or kindergarten program can be tough. Before deciding on any early-childhood program, try to spend time observing in the classrooms. Here are some questions to guide your observations: Are children happily focused and absorbed in hands-on... http://www.highlightsparents.com/everyday_dilemmas/how_can_i_find_a_good_earlychildhood_program.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/everyday_dilemmas/how_can_i_find_a_good_earlychildhood_program.html Everyday Dilemmas Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:00:03 +0000 Eight Red Apples (pages 6 to 9) Introduce this story by explaining that one character can read and one cannot. Ask your child to listen for clues to decide who can read and who cannot. After reading the story, ask... http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_high_five_parentteacher_guides/highlights_high_five_august_2010_parentteacher_guide.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_high_five_parentteacher_guides/highlights_high_five_august_2010_parentteacher_guide.html Highlights High Five Parent/Teacher Guides Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:37:22 +0000 Looking for opportunities to help your students learn with Highlights? This monthly guide to the magazine will help you find stories and activities that suit your students' reading level. ACTIVITIES Fun This Month (page 2) Create a comic strip and... http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_parentteacher_guides/highlights_august_2010_parentteacher_guide_prereaders.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_parentteacher_guides/highlights_august_2010_parentteacher_guide_prereaders.html Highlights Parent/Teacher Guides Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:23:38 +0000 Looking for opportunities to help your students learn with Highlights? This monthly guide to the magazine will help you find stories and activities that suit your students' reading level. ACTIVITIES Fun This Month (page 2) Create a comic strip and... http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_parentteacher_guides/highlights_august_2010_parentteacher_guide_beginning_readers.html http://www.highlightsparents.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/highlights_parentteacher_guides/highlights_august_2010_parentteacher_guide_beginning_readers.html Highlights Parent/Teacher Guides Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:20:31 +0000