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Parent Guide: Birthday Party Ideas, Budgeting, and Etiquette
Offers creative ideas and practical tips for planning a budget-friendly kid's birthday party and serving as a pleasant host.Collection:Scholastic Parents
Autumn Lesson Plans and Ideas
We've put together teacher resources for lessons about the fall season.CollectionHappy Nowruz!
The sound of children's laughter, the sight of the beautiful haft seen, and the smell of delicious food signal the Iranian New Year! This article describes Nowruz and other Iranian holiday traditions.Article:Scholastic Kids Press Corps
3/23/2007
It's Okay to Say No
David Walsh, Ph.D explains why it's important for kids to hear the word no from their parents. He describes how to say no without hurting your child's self-esteem. Walsh also points out the right times to say it.Article:Parent & Child
4/2007
Homework Help: Expert Homework Advice for Children in Grade School
Homework Help: Expert Homework Advice for Children in Grade SchoolCollectionTV-Turnoff Week
Guide to making TV-Turnoff Week a success for your family. Offers physical activities and other alternatives to watching television.Article:Parent & Child
4/2007
Know That Nose (Grades 3-5)
Students will develop environmental responsibility as they identify the great importance of saving endangered or threatened species, like mountain gorillas, from extinction and preserving the variety of life on Earth.Lesson Plan
Grades 3-5
Parent Guide: Making Halloween Safe, Healthy, and Fun
Gives tools and tips for making Halloween safe, healthy, and fun. Covers costumes, games, parties, and theme books. Explains how to avoid overloading your kid with candy.Collection:Scholastic Parents
School Spirit: Why Tweens are True to Their School
It's no wonder tweens are so full of school spirit. Middle school and its clubs and functions give kids a sense of belonging. What's more, school pride boosts these students' self-esteem.Article:Parent & Child
12/2007
Kid Reporters Check Out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Last Mimzy
Two new family-friendly movies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Last Mimzy, hit movie screens across the country. Scholastic News Online kid reporters bring you news from about these film releases!Article:Scholastic Kids Press Corps
3/23/2007
4 Ways to Inspire an Underachiever and Boost Confidence: Quick Click
Boost confidence to inspire an underachiever to do his best in school. Take advantage of these tips for fostering a positive attitude towards tests and homework. Find out how you can root your child on.Article:Scholastic Parents
Save the Gorillas (Grades 3-5)
Students will review why the mountain gorilla is endangered, and the importance of saving the species from extinction. Students will then create action plans to help save the mountain gorillas.Lesson Plan
Grades 3-5
Daily Count
How important is math in your everyday life?Article:Scholastic Parents
Choosing Books for Reluctant Readers
Choose books that will interest your reluctant reader. Select reading materials that are reading level and age appropriate. Includes tips on engaging the advanced reader.Article:Scholastic Parents
Happy Holidays: Gift Advice, Activities, Printables, and Book Suggestions for Kids and Parents
Holiday advice, gift ideas, family activities, and book suggestions. Covers everything from holiday safety to solving seasonal challenges. Includes printable gift tags, thank-you notes and more.Collection:Scholastic Parents