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Pull kids into planning a sparkly, star-spangled birthday party

Photo by Ariel da Silva Parreira from FreeImagesPhoto by Ariel da Silva Parreira from FreeImages
By School Zone Staff
June 28, 2019 — Fire up the grill and whip out the candles--and it will take lots--because it’s the United States’ 243rd birthday. Fireworks and crowds are the signature scenes for this sizzling summer holiday, but it can also be a low-key backyard gathering for family, friends, and neighbors that crackles with fun and hospitality.
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Give a GoPro kind of adventure or a slo-mo measure of chill to Dad--his choice

Give a GoPro kind of adventure or a slo-mo measure of chill to Dad--his choice
By School Zone Staff
June 14, 2019 — In most kids’ minds, dads are trailblazers, superheroes, and all-star fixers and menders of broken toys and broken hearts. Celebrate that high-wattage wonderfulness this weekend!
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As kids slide into summer mindset, help reduce their summer learning slide

As kids slide into summer mindset, help reduce their summer learning slide
By School Zone Staff
May 24, 2019 — It has multiple names—summer brain drain and summer slide are two common ones--but the phenomenon of academic skills getting lost and forgotten over the summer means kids take steps backward instead of forward. With a little thought and planning, it’s possible to maximize their summer fun and also help them hold on to what they’ve learned and even take it to the next level.
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Help kids reflect on a year nearly done and get a great start on the upcoming one

Help kids reflect on a year nearly done and get a great start on the upcoming one
By School Zone Staff
May 9, 2019 — With one month left (give or take), kids are in the Big Countdown to summer. As weather warms up and the school year winds down, being eager and antsy is inevitable. But there is still work to be done, plus, it’s an important time for looking both back and forward.
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Give big thanks to a special teacher (or two) on National Teacher Day

Give big thanks to a special teacher (or two) on National Teacher Day
By School Zone Staff
April 26, 2019 — Almost every adult can look back and smile at the memory of one or more teachers who made a big difference in their lives. Maybe it was taking a minute to listen, dry tears, or give wise advice. Maybe it was building confidence by clarifying a challenging problem or concept or praising an achievement or talent. Teachers shape the future and make memories in countless ways, and early May brings a special chance to recognize them.
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