A Mom and a Job. Raising Happy, Busy Kids
Boredom Busters, Parenting Tips and Honest Advice for Moms Who Do It All
Parenting does not come with a manual, but it does come with a lot of moments where you wish you had one. This is where you will find practical, honest parenting tips drawn from years of experience both as a mother and as a classroom teacher. From handling big emotions to building strong communication with your kids, these posts are written in plain language for real parents navigating real life.
Job Description of a teacher assistant: If you think that all a teacher assistant does is to help their teacher, think again. Teacher assistants are very important to the classroom environment and play an important and integral role in the education and efficiency of the classroom. Teacher assistants play an important role: Although they…
Motivating children and kids to do what they should: School is beginning and many of us wonder how to motivate our children and students to either do better in school, complete assignments on time, do homework without nudging etc. You get the picture. The gist of motivation is that everyone gets inspired differently. You need…
Don’t start Teaching without this! Why it is important to review a lesson: School is starting however are your students or children really prepared? Before you can embark on new lessons, subjects and teachings, reviewing the old stuff has advantages. Many lessons depend on previous knowledge, therefore before you begin teaching make sure the…
Prep for a new school year: Summer is almost over and that means that a new school year is almost upon us- yikes! That thought, I hope is allowing some butterflies in, yet is laced with anticipation and excitement. We should look forward to new beginnings, however that is not the case with many of…
Boredom Busters · Parenting Tips · From the Classroom Exercise for Kids at Home and in the Classroom (And Why Music Makes All the Difference) By A Mom and a Job · 9 min read In this article: Why exercise matters for kids beyond just staying fit The best exercises for every age, from toddlers…
Summer Homework Is it needed? 1 Summer homework may surprise you that it is important for many reasons. Most teachers and school staff feel that the work is beneficial and try not to give to much. Although it may seem like a bother, know that it will help your child. What will your child gain…
Let us have some fun with our kids! Are you looking for easy and entertaining activities that are fun, educational and do not cost a lot? There are so many wonderful activities that you can do on a long and boring weekend, rainy day or whenever. Let us start with the basics. Fun activities for…
It is hot outside- very hot, how should we entertain the kids without going out? Keeping children busy on a hot day is not easy, you probably want to crawl under some shade with a cold cup of coffee or juice and listen to some music or read a book. But the children need to…
Peer Conversation: Child to child conversation help build understanding, empathy and language. It is important for adults to talk to children, however when your kid talks to another there are some skills and advantages they can gain in which is not present when they talk to an adult. Conversations are important to build literacy skills…
How to transition easily: The definition of transition is change from one position, state, stage, or concept to another. Transitions occur on a daily basis whether from school to home or from play time to lunch time. When children graduate or move up a grade, they too transition. Everyone takes to change differently, some react with…