Going with the Flow

Going with the Flow

Helping Your Child Become a Fluent Reader BY JULIE HELLERLiteracy SpecialistKids! They’re always on the go, and that usually means the faster, the better. Maybe that’s why some students turn away from reading? If young readers have trouble learning their sight words...
Capturing Curiosity

Capturing Curiosity

The next generation of science teaching BY KATRINA SMITHScience Coordinator, Rye City School DistrictGone are the days of memorization in science, experiments where everyone follows the same procedures designed by the teacher, and heavy reliance on vocabulary and...
Sledding Fun

Sledding Fun

Diversión en trineo By Laura SaavedraThe best places to go sledding In WestchesterKids of all ages feel joy when the ground is covered in white! The time to go out and have fun in the snow is here and Westchester offers excellent places to enjoy it. With a sled and a...
Talk to your middle schooler about flirting

Talk to your middle schooler about flirting

Habla con tus niños de middle school acerca de coquetear By Janey LeeWith Valentine’s Day approaching, young people may be trying to navigate their feelings. But are their attempts at flirting appropriate?Here’s what I try to keep in mind:Middle school is a hormonally...
My mom says Si and my dad says Yes

My mom says Si and my dad says Yes

Mi mamá dice Si y mi papá dice Yes By Spanish4k.com Getting your child to be bilingual can be more difficult than imagined. There are many situations in which kids do not want to speak a second language, “your language.” What are some of the reasons this happens and...