READING QUOTE
"No player in the NBA was born wanting to play basketball. The desire to play ball or to read must be planted. The last 25 years of research show that reading aloud to a child is the oldest, cheapest and most successful method of instilling that desire."
~ Jim Trelease ~
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KUDOS TO KINDNESS
Only 9 years of age, Aria Novak was spurred to start a "Day of Kindness" at her school, after being the victim of bullying. She broached the idea to her principal, who fully agreed and all classes participated.
In one class, kids apologized to someone they'd been mean to. In another class, kids broke out of their cliques, ate lunch and played at recess with kids they normally didn't talk to. In Aria's class, students filled blank pages with compliments about one another.
Aria's "Time for Kind Day" was such a success, the schoolboard voted to make it an annual event in all 17 schools in the district.
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IDAHO CHILD CARE
Did you know there is a site to help you choose quality child care in Idaho? It has a wealth of information including videos, grants, child care news and ratings of Child Care Centers in your area! Go to www.idahostars.org or call: 1 (800) 926-2588
If you are looking for child care in Bonners Ferry, check out my cousin, "Holly's Preschool & Day Care" at (208) 597-4306. I have enjoyed visits and reading personalized books that included each of the children's names. There are so many creative things going on and NO TV to babysit...it's all about learning, playing, socializing skills and literature!!!
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VIDEO
of a Personalized Book
"God Loves Me"
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Click book to view a short reading. See how your child's name, friends and town are included in each book! |
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Got Ideas?
If you have a "Kudos to Kindness" story relating to children or education please email me at: [email protected]
Story should be from 75- 150 words. If you have a photo, great, but not necessary. Stories chosen will receive a free personalized children's book of your choice!