tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777161206671622722024-03-04T21:05:29.644-08:00Maplewood Country Day Camp and Enrichment CenterSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-75830024042119303782017-09-28T03:37:00.003-07:002017-09-28T03:37:53.508-07:00Horseback Riding Safety for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many kids seem to start begging to ride a horse from the time that they can talk. It is important to realize that very small children may not have the control they need to ride safely. While riding stables can vary according to when they are willing to teach children how to ride, a good guideline is to wait until your child is in the third or fourth grade. At this age, they will have the ability to follow their instructor’s directions and safety rules as they learn how to ride.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is essential for kids to understand how to treat horses with respect. A quality horseback riding program will spend the first several lessons helping kids learn how to behave around horses. For instance, your child will be taught how to approach a horse quietly from the front or side. This is so that they avoid spooking the horse or getting kicked from behind. As kids progress in their lessons, they are also taught how to groom and care for horses so that they develop a relationship with the ones they ride.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you know people with horses, it might be tempting to just let your kid hop in the saddle and go for a ride. However, learning to ride horses the right way is essential for ensuring your kid’s safety. A professional horseback riding instructor knows how to do things such as show your kid a proper mount and dismount that protects them from injuries that could occur during a fall. Professional instructors also know how to develop and implement lesson plans that are carefully crafted to meet the current skill level of your child.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riding boots are not simply to look adorable on your kid. They also protect them from serious injuries. They help them keep their feet properly in the stirrups and add a layer of protection against scrapes if they fall. Talk to your child’s horseback riding instructor about the appropriate safety gear your child should wear. For instance, riding helmets should be properly fitted to your child’s head, and your child should wear one every time they are working around horses. Boots, riding pants and padded vests all increase your child’s safety in the saddle.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A short tour of your child’s riding facility reveals many things. Knowing what to look for when you visit the stables is very important. Ideally, you should see that the barns are organized and that the riding gear is clean and in good condition. There should also be defined riding rings. These allow your child to practice their lessons in a controlled environment overseen by their instructor.</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let your kids enjoy the experience </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.maplewoodyearround.com/about/maplewood-difference/" target="_blank">horseback riding fun</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Maplewood Summer Day Camp. Experienced staff will keep your child both safe and busy with arts and crafts, games, water sports, gymnastics and more. Maplewood also offers bus service to kids who live in Canton MA. Visit the site at http://www.maplewoodyearround.com to see the fun your child will have at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.</span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-11596382835948592952017-08-31T22:57:00.001-07:002017-08-31T22:57:34.457-07:00Teaching Kids to Love Fishing<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Fishing is one sporting activity that encourages kids to get outside and discover the wonders of nature. While it does take time to successfully learn how to fish, all it takes is reeling in a big one for the first time to spark a lifetime interest in outdoor pursuits. Whether your child is begging to cast a line or you want them to develop an interest in one of your greatest passions, use these tips to help them learn how to love fishing just as much as you do.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Avid fishermen all have their favorite spots to head to when they want to catch a fish. Choosing the right location increases your child’s chances of catching a fish, and it also gives you reassurance that your child is safe. For example, learning how to fish at the lake at your child’s summer day camp allows your child to benefit from instructors who emphasize safety and are familiar with where the best fish are caught. Once your child gets the basics there, you can reinforce their day camp lessons by checking out local streams and lakes near your home.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make Fishing a Social Activity</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Adults often welcome the quiet and solitude that fishing provides. However, kids will sometimes find this boring and quickly turn to other activities to satisfy their need for socialization. For this reason, fishing lessons for kids tend to go better when they are in a group. Try to avoid hushing your child as you fish together, and consider providing them with opportunities to fish with other kids their age who get excited about feeling a grab on their line.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Turn Lessons Into a Discovery Opportunity</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children are naturally inquisitive, and those who love science and nature are bound to have tons of questions about their new hobby. Help your child look up the answers to things such as the differences between a trout and a bass. You can also experiment with different types of bait to see which one works best. Talking about the life cycle of fish, where they like to hide and their predators all help to pique your child’s curiosity about fishing while also teaching important science lessons.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebrate a Successful Catch</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether you are planning to eat fish for dinner or just like to fish for sport, it is important to make a big deal when your child reels in a fish. Keep in mind that it does not matter how big the fish is when your child is simply working on learning to make a catch. When your kid pulls in a catch, keep your camera ready for a picture that proves it wasn’t just a fish story. You can even start an album that your child can use to display their future catches. Then, provide them with plenty of praise, and keep up those fishing lessons.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fishing with your kid is a great bonding opportunity that allows you to enjoy knowing that your child is learning about science and the outdoors. As with any new sport, make sure to keep things interesting by practicing in different locations and involving their friends. With just a little practice and the right environment, your kid will be grinning with excitement as they reel in a successful catch.</span></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-90681698233386976472017-08-01T22:20:00.001-07:002017-08-01T22:20:22.567-07:00The Importance of Challenging Summer Campers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer camps carefully balance activities so that kids always have their familiar favorites to look forward to, but they are also encouraged to try new things each day. From learning how to scale a rock climbing wall to participating in a sports competition, kids are given chances to challenge themselves to set goals and meet them. Over time, kids begin setting their own challenges up such as swimming across the lake or learning how to ride a horse.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids need challenges to help them grow. This is why summer camp staff members also prioritize celebrating each kid’s achievements. Whether a camper dives off the diving board for the first time or finally manages to win a chess competition, everyone joins in the cheers. Meeting challenges increases a kid’s confidence so that they are willing to tackle even bigger ones in the future.</span></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-6256248944653202422017-06-29T22:44:00.000-07:002017-06-29T22:51:47.963-07:00Overly Shy Kid? How Summer Day Camp Can Help<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-31735196318322087172017-05-31T07:28:00.003-07:002017-05-31T07:28:39.684-07:00Nurturing Your Child's Strengths at Summer Day Camp<b id="docs-internal-guid-481fb89c-5ee7-a6fb-d76c-baf45f45d33f" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-481fb89c-5ee7-a6fb-d76c-baf45f45d33f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The school year is often too busy for lessons such as horseback riding and tennis. However, those summer days are full of long hours to let kids dive into their favorite interests.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-481fb89c-5ee7-a6fb-d76c-baf45f45d33f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether your child enjoys learning to play golf or wants to go on an equestrian adventure, training under a professional instructor in specialty programs at camp lets them immerse themselves in a favored hobby for several hours each day.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-481fb89c-5ee7-a6fb-d76c-baf45f45d33f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents often lament that their child loses the skills they learned during the school year over the summer months. This is never a problem when your child goes to summer day camp because tutoring programs offer a way to continue developing your child’s academic strengths without leading to boredom.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-481fb89c-5ee7-a6fb-d76c-baf45f45d33f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many day camp activities teach academic skills in fun and exciting ways. For instance, participating in chess competitions helps kids with their problem-solving abilities, and gardening gives your child hands-on experiences in science that they can take back to class.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-481fb89c-5ee7-a6fb-d76c-baf45f45d33f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether kids are learning to paddle a canoe together or they are participating in a soccer competition, social skills are always being strengthened. These social ties also extend into the school year when children participate in after school programs at camp that keep them connected to their friends.</span></b></div>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-83728793275967282682017-04-23T04:44:00.000-07:002017-04-23T04:44:31.761-07:00Kids Bored at Home? Find Kid-Friendly Events in Your Community<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, community cultural centers offer special events to encourage kids to learn more about art and science. For example, your library may host a summer reading club. Or the local art museum may plan craft activities for kids on certain days. Zoos, planetariums and science museums are a few more fun places to check out. Some communities also host street festivals. They highlight local artists and musicians. And the low-key atmosphere is a great place to introduce kids to culture without disrupting others.</span></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-32754910429681299462017-04-07T07:39:00.002-07:002017-04-07T07:39:51.249-07:00Can Chess Help Kids Make Better Decisions in Life?<b id="docs-internal-guid-bd43fbc7-48d9-279e-677b-16094c583093" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-bd43fbc7-48d9-279e-677b-16094c583093" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When parents discuss finding ways to encourage better decision-making in their children, the game of chess often comes up. </span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-bd43fbc7-48d9-279e-677b-16094c583093" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is because playing chess promotes the development of these skills by addressing the following areas that impact the choices a kid makes in life.</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While there is an element of luck in many games, chess is not among them. Playing chess demands strategic thinking to place oneself in a position of advantage. As your son or daughter learns to play chess, they also gain an appreciation of the potential to control their own destiny through common sense. Working with their coach and other chess players also lets kids discover that strategic thinking is something that is learned. It is not just something that lucky people are born with in life.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids learn how to weigh their options when faced with two choices that carry the same weight. For example, a child may wish to attend their friend’s birthday party that happens at the same time as their sports practice. Both options may appear equal on the surface. Applying what they have learned in chess encourages your child to consider which choice will take them closer to reaching their goals.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Critical thinking requires kids to take what they have seen work in the past and combine it with present circumstances to determine probable outcomes. Chess lessons at summer camp give them a chance to observe the time-tested strategies used by both professional and beginner players. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning to play chess changes kids. Parents find that attending lessons pays off in more than just academic benefits. From strengthening their self-confidence to teaching them how to effectively analyze a situation, chess lessons address all the areas a kid needs to be able to make better life decisions. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /> </b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-63960067810047195872017-03-20T22:54:00.000-07:002017-03-20T22:54:06.626-07:00Bumper Boat Fun!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One big reason why families send their kids to camp is to provide them with an environment where they can step out and take safe risks. Diving into a lake is intimidating for many kids. Bumper boats offer a gentle way to get acclimated to spending time in natural bodies of water. And, since the boats are equipped with fun water “squirters”, kids can get wet without the pressure of being fully submerged.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every activity at camp is carefully planned with safety in mind. Kids learn all about water safety when they climb onto a bumper boat. From putting on their life jacket to wearing a seatbelt, they learn how to respect the water and still have tons of fun. For added water safety, sign your child up for swimming lessons. They can be in a traditional pool as well as natural bodies of water. Then, always make sure trained staff members are on the water with the kids to supervise their bumper boat adventures.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Classic bumper boats hold two kids at a time. They take turns steering and squirting. Everyone gets a kick out of turning it into a team sport. And working together is a great way to encourage new friendships. Bumper boats are a form of open-ended play. This allows kids to make up games with their own rules within the camp community. Counting points for bumps or hitting their targets with a blast of water are just a few of the ways kids turn this fun activity into a friendly competition.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Extend the Fun with Party Options</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Day camp gives youngsters the chance to enjoy bumper boats after school and during the summer. But they just can’t get enough of this activity. For this reason, you will find that it makes the perfect activity for any celebration. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The joy of bumping each other across the water generates tons of laughs and memories. Whether celebrating a birthday or winning a championship, it’s a great way to highlight special occasions. It also is the perfect end to a day of team building.</span></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-85899752033442546202017-03-08T04:49:00.001-08:002017-03-08T04:49:16.146-08:00The Importance of Team Building for Adults and Children<b id="docs-internal-guid-f6051a3e-adf2-2e4b-d382-d6c6b8908dbb" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-f6051a3e-adf2-2e4b-d382-d6c6b8908dbb" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cultivating a team mindset is an important part of your role as a leader in any group. Whether you coach beginner’s soccer or manage a large corporation, you know that getting your team to work together is the key to meeting any challenge. However, it is important to remember that teamwork does take work. Every individual in your group must learn how to trust others while also respecting their differences. For this reason, it is always important to have a few team building tricks up your sleeve. Ones that will get everyone on board for using their combined skills to meet those goals.</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore New Types of Team Building Activities</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Camps offer guided rock climbing and ropes courses as ideal types of activities to both adults and children. This is because climbing a rock wall or attempting to make it to the top zip line platform provides plenty of opportunities for participants to set goals and encourage each other to reach them. Whether a teammate offers a helping hand to boost their partner to a new level or the whole group cheers when someone overcomes a fear, getting everyone to step out of their comfort zone allows new leaders and supporters to emerge within the group.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Often, members of a group lose sight of their common goals as they strive to achieve their personal best. For adults, this might happen when several employees are vying for the same promotion. For kids on a gymnastics team it might happen when they focus more on individual recognition. But, as a team leader, your role is to teach them to achieve goals working together collectively. High-elements courses serve dual purposes. Individuals are encouraged to conquer their fears and build self-esteem while ascending high above the ground. And, at the same time, they experience a sense of community as participants cheer and encourage each other through the course.</span></div>
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</b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-16469024170617289812017-02-01T21:25:00.001-08:002017-02-01T21:25:27.259-08:00Celebrating Family Fun at Day Camp<b id="docs-internal-guid-8479e1a9-fd47-9993-b9e2-2f923be3e6d3" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8479e1a9-fd47-9993-b9e2-2f923be3e6d3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Day camp provides kids with a safe place to learn and have fun after school and during the summers. While most people think of the benefits for the kids, the truth is that day camp enhances the lives of every member of your family. This is because day camps offer fun, daily experiences along with special events that encourage bonding and the creation of beautiful memories. As you plan your family’s calendar, here are just a few of the ways that your favorite day camp helps you all have fun together.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8479e1a9-fd47-9993-b9e2-2f923be3e6d3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Watching as your preschooler pets a baby goat for the first time or your school-aged child climbs to the top of the climbing wall is amazing. Day camps provide a safe place for kids to try out new things such as doing a trick on the balance beam or learning to play chess. The new experiences that your family shares at day camp will give your kids skills and confidence that lasts a lifetime.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8479e1a9-fd47-9993-b9e2-2f923be3e6d3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you think about some of the best times you’ve had with your family, birthdays come to mind. Day camps are aware of how meaningful it is for a child to have their birthday celebrated with their closest family members and friends so they plan exciting activities when you host your party at their venue. Competing in a game of laser tag or going on a boating adventure are the kinds of birthday parties that your family will never forget.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8479e1a9-fd47-9993-b9e2-2f923be3e6d3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As a parent, finding other families with kids your age is important for socialization. Fitting in family fun is easy when you go to day camp classes that invite parents to meet and mingle. Whether you enjoy a chat over a cup of coffee while your kids toddle about the room or you get involved in a game of volleyball on a special event day, your family will enjoy getting to know others who enjoy spending time outdoors.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8479e1a9-fd47-9993-b9e2-2f923be3e6d3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Singing a finger play with your little one or tackling a ropes course with your older child are experiences that you may not do if you were sitting at home alone. Day camps provide activities that encourage you to step out of your comfort zone with your family as you gain new skills and develop a better understanding of each other. From giggles to wiggles, every minute of your day camp’s family activities is designed to foster warmth among family members.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8479e1a9-fd47-9993-b9e2-2f923be3e6d3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At day camp, you never know what surprises are waiting around the corner. Special event days provide a way to break up the monotony of school and work with cool activities such as puppet shows and petting zoos. On special event days, day camps encourage everyone in the family to come so that even grandparents and cousins can discover the joys of spending the day together.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8479e1a9-fd47-9993-b9e2-2f923be3e6d3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As a family, it is important to find ways to bond and highlight everyone’s strengths. At day camp, every family takes center stage as they get to enjoy fun activities that draw out the best parts of their personalities. When you plan to spend the day at camp, you can be certain that adventure and fun that celebrates what makes your family special are always in store.</span></b></div>
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</b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-86408176631049325792017-01-09T01:26:00.001-08:002017-01-09T01:26:50.581-08:00The Importance of Early Learning<b id="docs-internal-guid-d01fd9b6-827d-a94c-ee7b-a81e0eeaea22" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-d01fd9b6-827d-a94c-ee7b-a81e0eeaea22" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Early childhood is a time that is often viewed as a moment in life where children are free to just play. While this is true, it is also important to realize how critical these early play experiences are for a child’s development. Children are naturally curious about the world and love engaging in new experiences that offer them a new perspective. While it may look like a child is just playing, they actually are picking up valuable skills in language, science and mathematics that may not be obvious to others at first glance. As your child enters these amazing years full of wonder, provide them with these educational activities that stimulate learning by tapping into their interests.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-d01fd9b6-827d-a94c-ee7b-a81e0eeaea22" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dress up may be cute to watch from an adult’s perspective, but children engaged in imaginative play truly allow themselves to try on new personas. Helping to put out a fire in an imaginary village or pretending to serve food to their friends in a restaurant promotes a sense of the importance that each person has in a community. It also gives young children a chance to practice social skills such as asking for help or ordering food in a restaurant. And, as they talk to each other, their language and vocabulary skills also rapidly improve.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-d01fd9b6-827d-a94c-ee7b-a81e0eeaea22" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children are fascinated by science, and real life experiences are critical for creating an environment that satisfies their curiosity. For young children, planting a seed and watching as it grows into a fruit-producing plant is a lesson about the cycle of life that they will always remember. Helping to water the plant or feed an animal teaches responsibility and the importance of caring for the environment. Nature walks through the wilderness also give kids the chance to examine rocks, flowers and other types of natural elements as they develop their skills in scientific exploration.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-d01fd9b6-827d-a94c-ee7b-a81e0eeaea22" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finger paints and play dough are staples of every early childhood program, but the teachers do not use these materials just to keep the children busy. These types of experiences promote sensory awareness, which is important for helping kids learn how to express themselves and make sense of the world around them. In addition to strengthening their fine motor skills, using a brush to swirl paint across paper gives young children a positive experience with self-expression.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-d01fd9b6-827d-a94c-ee7b-a81e0eeaea22" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Energetic preschoolers may look like little wiggle worms as they run around a room, but all that activity is critical for their physical development. During these formative years, participating in age-appropriate exercise classes is perfect for helping kids develop gross motor skills while learning how to work with others as a team. Whether your child loves tumbling with other tots or learning how to climb on a rock wall, testing their abilities at an early age fosters the development of self-confidence.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-d01fd9b6-827d-a94c-ee7b-a81e0eeaea22" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking in on a preschool class is likely to make you look back with fond memories of the days when you spent your days playing with clay. Yet, it is easy to forget about how important these types of experiences were for your healthy development. Today, much is understood about how much learning truly goes on in the early childhood years and, by filling your child’s day with a wide range of educational activities, you can nurture their interests while providing them with the experiences they need for healthy development.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8df4c886-ce6e-a966-3c33-e969f38812d0" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids look forward to their birthdays all year long, and it is easy to understand why. On top of turning one more year older, they get to enjoy being the center of attention with their family and friends. For parents, however, birthday planning can get complicated when it seems as if everyone has done the usual bounce house and cartoon character parties. This year, give your kid a true surprise by using these crazy-fun birthday party ideas as inspiration for adding some excitement to the special occasion.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8df4c886-ce6e-a966-3c33-e969f38812d0" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids love futuristic play, and laser tag is one activity that just gets better when kids can play with a huge crowd. As kids divide into teams and devise their strategies, the parents will get a kick out of watching to see who emerges as the leaders. Your guests will also love the adrenaline rush that comes from stepping into a world where every move could make them a target. After running, leaping and rolling to dodge the blasts, your guests will be blissfully tired by the time you are ready for the cake to be served.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8df4c886-ce6e-a966-3c33-e969f38812d0" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Forget throwing a birthday party where your whole goal as the host is to stop the kids from climbing the walls. With a rock climbing party, your guests can be as wild as they please. Since you know that they will be safely harnessed and guided by trained professionals, you can relax as the party literally hits full swing. The best part is that even kids who have climbed before will feel like it is a new experience, since there is always a new challenge to conquer such as scaling to a new height.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8df4c886-ce6e-a966-3c33-e969f38812d0" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pin-the-tail on the donkey may have kept your kid entertained when they were two, but older kids need a bigger competition than the classic birthday fare. This year, put a new twist on a nautical theme by arranging for your party attendees to go on a boating adventure. If they’ve never left dry land before, then is no need for worries. Bumper boats are safe and easy enough for young kids to operate with supervision. Just make sure to grab your waterproof camera to capture all those bumps and laughter in action.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8df4c886-ce6e-a966-3c33-e969f38812d0" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the years, your kid has become quite the character and their birthday is the perfect place to highlight their creativity. Give your child a birthday that they will always remember by encouraging them and their friends to put on a play. Whether they recreate an old favorite or improvise a completely new production, having an array of props and costumes will set the stage for a memorable dramatic event.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-8df4c886-ce6e-a966-3c33-e969f38812d0" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Birthday parties are the one time of the year when you get to show your kid how special they are to your family. Yet, coming up with an awesome theme and activities gets more difficult as your kid gets older. By choosing activities that challenge your guests to use their bodies and minds in new ways, you will keep them interested and ensure that your next celebration leaves a long-lasting impression.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-3fa6c71e-2875-c5ef-0da4-a99c919d2e96" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is always exciting to watch the expressions on a beginner gymnast’s face as they watch their peers with advanced skills perform tricks such as a back handspring. Gymnastics gives kids the chance to turn what seems like an impossible feat into an accomplishment. Since gymnastic lessons break complicated tricks down into simple steps, kids gain confidence with each new skill they master.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-3fa6c71e-2875-c5ef-0da4-a99c919d2e96" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids today are often forced to sit for hours in their academic classrooms, which sometimes leads to behavior problems. In gymnastics class, kids get to burn off their energy while learning how to harness their ability to focus on completing a routine. They learn to respect their coaches, and looking forward to gymnastics after school gives kids motivation to stay on their best behavior.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-3fa6c71e-2875-c5ef-0da4-a99c919d2e96" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Often, while watching a gymnastics competition, you will see competitors take a moment before they begin to visualize the routine in their mind. Children are encouraged to practice mentally working through their skills during times when they are not in class since that impacts their ability to achieve a perfect score. Memorizing routines and strengthening body memory also help kids stay focused in school. Children who struggle with paying attention in class learn to apply these same visualization skills toward accomplishing both academic and athletic goals.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-3fa6c71e-2875-c5ef-0da4-a99c919d2e96" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every parent wants their child to learn the value of teamwork, independence and perseverance. Gymnastics stands out from other types of sports because it allows kids to compete individually while also working as a team. Mastering a new skill, such as a dismount on the vault, takes multiple efforts that teach children how to overcome failure to reach their fullest potential.</span></b></div>
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</b>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-75749936323225815632016-10-24T23:09:00.000-07:002016-10-24T23:09:40.403-07:00How to Get Kids to Do Their Homework<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-30051298332102814032016-09-30T00:24:00.001-07:002016-09-30T00:24:35.017-07:00The Best Ways to Improve Your Child's Vocabulary<b id="docs-internal-guid-cb689e37-79f9-375f-0b73-1fb577e0594c" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-cb689e37-79f9-375f-0b73-1fb577e0594c" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When a child makes attempts to use new words, it is important to acknowledge their successes while providing supportive correction for mistakes. Make it a point to notice when your child uses a word that is new to their vocabulary. If they use a word incorrectly, give them the correct word or help them see how to make it fit the sentence. This helps to reinforce their learning while also building their confidence to take a risk in casual conversations.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-cb689e37-79f9-375f-0b73-1fb577e0594c" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Building your child’s vocabulary is a process that begins early in their academic years. Yet, nurturing a love for learning new words pays off as your child begins searching for the meaning of new words they hear. By implementing multiple strategies that support word acquisition into your child’s daily routine, you will be seeing noticeable results in their conversations and knowledge every time you talk about their day.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-59408a6d-e54d-0eb1-eb1b-445fdfe4196f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The picture of a young child covered in paint sums up the joys of childhood perfectly. Yet, children are doing more than just having fun when they participate in arts and crafts activities. Crafts allow children to express their creativity while also building essential motor skills that will impact their entire learning experience. When adults know how to maximize crafting experiences to their full potential every child can benefit from building their motor skills while enjoying creative play.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-055648a7-4616-2ee0-abe9-b6f527d0f25b" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Because a tutor is spending one-on-one time with your youngster, it means the tutor can be a valuable resource for you as a parent. Stay updated on the progress of current and upcoming sessions and ask the tutor about his own experiences with studying and taking tests and how they may help your child in their home studies. </span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-055648a7-4616-2ee0-abe9-b6f527d0f25b" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-48494367268830789292016-06-30T22:00:00.000-07:002016-07-01T01:43:32.489-07:00Why Summer Camp is the Best Vacation Option for Kids<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-0a34a2e7-e688-195a-5d19-28e3cab4f6fc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At first glance, gymnastics appears to teach primarily physical skills such as balance and strength training. Yet, kids in gymnastics learn other skills such as poise when they must perform a routine in front of an audience. As they work toward more complicated moves such as flips, they also gain confidence through taking safe risks. Spatial awareness, perseverance and rhythm are a few more skills that kids learn in gymnastics. Perhaps one of the most important things learned in summer camp programs is how to go from an “I can’t” attitude to a “Look what I can do!” thought process. Learning to trust their abilities is an essential trait that will help kids succeed in many areas of their lives.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-0a34a2e7-e688-195a-5d19-28e3cab4f6fc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids who participate in gymnastics enjoy benefits that extend into the classroom as well as their social lives. Mastering a gymnastic technique, such as a perfect vault, often requires repetition along with the ability to overcome temporary setbacks. This helps them develop the patience to work on complicated math problems in academic tutoring that may require multiple attempts before getting it right. Gymnastics is also unique among many sports since it allows kids to compete individually and as a part of a team. This develops a personal sense of responsibility along with leadership skills that have a lasting impact academically and socially.</span></b></div>
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</b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-8893007447585465782016-02-04T04:12:00.000-08:002016-02-04T04:19:14.972-08:00Strategies To Improve Your Kid's Reading Fluency<b id="docs-internal-guid-9d457b98-ac2e-6ad4-1ef0-f4a1d6408351" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277716120667162272.post-24306444575059004202015-12-20T22:43:00.000-08:002015-12-20T22:43:09.056-08:00Best Ways to Improve Your Child's Reading Fluency <b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like most parents, you’re probably want to make sure your child becomes a fluent reader, as this vital skill is the building block for so much of his education. By surrounding your child with reading opportunities of all sorts as well as letting him see you enjoy spending time reading, you can certainly set him off in the right direction. However, not all kids learn at the same pace, and some have specific problems that can be addressed with the right help and encouragement. Here are some pointers on how to encourage a love of reading and how to address any potential stumbling blocks.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s Go to the Library</span></b></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Public libraries are an amazing resource for parents who want to instill a love of literature in their children. The more kids read, the better their skills, and libraries offer loads of book-based programs for children from babies to teens. Sign your preschooler up for a fun-filled story hour combining reading and crafts, be sure your school-age child keeps up skills by participating in a summer reading program, and get your teen involved in special library activities for older kids. Of course, the library is always a great place to find the best books!</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Books of Their Own</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids’ reading scores have been found to be higher among youngsters who are growing up in a home surrounded by reading material. Make sure there are plenty of books and magazines at your child’s level around the house from cool bug books to fantastical novels and colorful kids’ magazines. Every room in the house can be a place to dive into a book. Youngsters can relax on the couch with a favorite mystery, read recipes while helping with dinner in the kitchen or snuggle up in bed at the end of the day with a beloved novel.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading, Reading Everywhere</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children can practice reading anywhere, anytime, not just when they’re engrossed in a novel. Find fun ways to help your child improve skills. Let him read roadside signs, weather reports, game directions, food labels, billboards and restaurant menus. Good old-fashioned board games are a super and fun way to boost reading skills and have quality time with family. Reading is so much a part of everyday life that you don’t have to wait until your child is sitting down with a book to help her with reading skills.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once kids are older and can read on their own schedule family reading time into the evening’s activities. Just 15 to 30 minutes of everyone in the family reading silently lets kids see you enjoy reading and also gets them in the habit of finding some time each day to escape into a book.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Be pro-active in tracking your youngster’s reading progress. Find out from the school what the expectations are for each grade level, and then track your child’s basic reading skills on report cards and standardized test results. Due to the size of today’s classes and the increased demands on instructors, your child’s teacher may not notice a problem until it’s become serious, so sit with your child and make sure she can sound out words, has good comprehension, knows sight words and can use the context of a sentence to figure out the meaning of unknown words.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-c49e038e-c345-0d1c-f8ce-40fb52d24d98" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For kids who are really struggling, the best option may be hiring a tutor, and the sooner your child gets the help she needs, the more likely she’ll be to develop into a good and confident reader. Teachers don’t always have the time to give kids necessary individualized help, while a tutor can work one-on-one with your child or a small group of kids. Many schools or after-school programs have certified teachers and reading specialists available to help your young reader improve reading skills and comprehension, gaining confidence and hopefully becoming an enthusiastic reader.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-50f79d57-7b1f-70f4-3709-055b463e3edb" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In today’s modern world, a child must attend preschool in order to prepare for kindergarten at either a public or private school. The administrators of schools require that students pass an admission test before they can enroll in kindergarten. Failure to pass this test leads to a student attending a remedial program before progressing to a kindergarten curriculum. Most parents do not have the materials to teach their child all of the information and skills required to pass a kindergarten admission test. Teachers also want their students to have certain social skills in order to fit into a classroom environment.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-50f79d57-7b1f-70f4-3709-055b463e3edb" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In <a href="http://www.maplewoodyearround.com/"><b>Sharon</b> preschool</a>, the students begin to learn about the letters of the alphabet in simple ways such as coloring a picture of an animal that begins with the letter. A preschooler has an opportunity to touch shapes of letters in order to learn the alphabet with a different part of the brain. Instead of only learning numbers by recognizing the figure on paper, preschoolers use manipulatives such as sticks to visualize a particular number. A teacher gives each preschooler an opportunity to learn with kinesthetic, auditory and visual methods.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-50f79d57-7b1f-70f4-3709-055b463e3edb" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Preschool Helps with a Child’s Cognitive Development</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-50f79d57-7b1f-70f4-3709-055b463e3edb" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cognitive development begins at birth and increases rapidly as a child grows. In a preschool environment, a child is exposed to an assortment of learning materials that are not available in most homes. The lesson plans created by teachers in preschools are designed to address a variety of skills that increase a child’s cognition to prepare them for more intense training in an elementary school setting. Not only do preschoolers learn from their teachers, but they also learn from the other students in a social environment of teamwork and free play.</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-50f79d57-7b1f-70f4-3709-055b463e3edb" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children in Preschools Develop their Fine and Large Motor Skills</span></b></div>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-50f79d57-7b1f-70f4-3709-055b463e3edb" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Preschool is an excellent place for children to develop their large and fine motor skills. Fine motor skills involve tasks such as cutting on the lines of a paper or printing letters in a first name. Large motor skills are also important, and preschool students get an opportunity to learn these skills as they engage in playground activities such as jumping rope or throwing balls into hoops. It isn’t necessary for a child to spend an entire day in a preschool to reap wonderful benefits. Most preschools offer programs that are three days a week instead of five, or students can attend half-day sessions.</span></b></div>
<b id="docs-internal-guid-50f79d57-7b1f-70f4-3709-055b463e3edb" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let your kids enjoy the rock climbing experience at Maplewood Summer Day Camp. Experienced staff will keep your child both safe and busy with arts and crafts, games, water sports, gymnastics and more. Visit the site at</span><a href="http://www.maplewoodyearround.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.maplewoodyearround.com</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to see the fun your child will have at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.</span></b>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01025499067710860324noreply@blogger.com0