Articles written by Jaime L. Hebert

Jan 1, 2007

Seven Ideas for 2007: Ways to help you refresh, relax, and enjoy your children and students in the new year

Category: Primary School (general)

A guide to making this new year the best yet. Ideas for helping you, your children or your students have a happy, healthy, and rewarding year. more...

Dec 2, 2006

Beyond Snow & Sugar Cookies: Make the holiday season a learning opportunity for your kids by teaching about other cultures' celebrations

Category: Primary School (general)

Many schools and teachers stress about the holidays, because they want to make the season enjoyable without stepping on any toes. Honor the season with a cultural unit. more...

Oct 30, 2006

Dealing With Agressive Behavior: Advice and Tips to Help Parents and Teachers Deal With Aggressive and Defiant Behavior in Children

Category: Primary School (general)

We all want our homes and classrooms to run smoothly. When children behave aggressively, it creates stress for parents, teachers and children. Here's how to cope. more...

Oct 28, 2006

Using MyPyramid With Kids: The New Food Guide Pyramid Can Help Children Learn About Healthy Eating and Exercise

Category: Primary School (general)

MyPyramid is the new food guide pyramid developed by the United States Department of Agriculture. The pyramid has a new look and a new website with information for kids. more...

Sep 26, 2006

Easy Ways to Encourage Imagination: Eight ideas to help spark the imagination of your children or students

Category: Primary School (general)

Eight easy and fun ways to encourage children to use their imaginations using books, games, props or nothing at all! more...

Sep 10, 2006

Help Your Students Be More Active: How Educators Can Help Kids Be Healthier, Learn Better and Improve Their Behavior By Adding Physical Activity to Your Classroom

Category: Primary School (general)

Physical activity in the classroom helps children learn better and be healthier. Includes easy ideas to help teachers integrate physical activity into their classrooms. more...

Aug 16, 2006

Overlooked Back to School Basics: Important Actions for Parents and Teachers to Take When Children Go Back to School

Category: Primary School (general)

When kids go back to school, some important basics are often overlooked. Here is a handy guide containing five ways to help you get the school year off to a great start. more...

Aug 7, 2006

5 Good Ways to Promote Reading: Tips and suggestions for helping reluctant readers and kids who hate to read

Category: Primary School (general)

This article gives tips to parents and educators dealing with reluctant readers. Includes: creating a reading spot, role modeling, and choosing the right books. more...

Dec 20, 2006

Kids Play to Learn: Parents and teachers can help kids learn by helping kids play

Category: Primary School (general)

In a world where standards and grades are given top priority, the importance of play often falls by the wayside. Play is children's work and boosts learning in many ways. more...

Nov 29, 2006

The Contagious Classroom: Dealing with Colds, Flu, Head Lice, Conjunctivitis and Other Contagious Classroom Maladies

Category: Primary School (general)

As winter approaches, thoughts turn to holidays and outdoor fun. But in classrooms, winter also brings more unplesant things. Here is how to deal with germs and "bugs." more...

Oct 29, 2006

Teaching Children About Money: Money Activities to Help Children Learn to Save and Spend Responsibly

Category: Primary School (general)

Money is an important concept for children to learn. Parents and teachers can help them learn to use money responsibly. Here are some ideas and activities to help you. more...

Oct 4, 2006

Fun Fall Cooking Ideas for Kids: Easy recipes that will get kids cooking in the classroom or at home

Category: Primary School (general)

Fall is a great time to have your children or students cook, using seasonal items like pumpkin, apples, or squash. Here are some ideas to get you started. more...

Sep 24, 2006

Overcoming Problems at School: How to help your child when he or she brings home a negative report about behavior, grades, social problems or learning difficulties

Category: Primary School (general)

Every parent dreads hearing a negative report from the classroom teacher. But when parents and schools work together, a negative situation can become a positive one. more...

Aug 28, 2006

Helping Kids Become More Active: Get Your Children to Be More Active at Home: Easy Suggestions for Busy Families That Cost Little or No Money

Category: Primary School (general)

Part one of a two-part series on getting kids to be more active. Offers reasons kids need to be active and suggestions for families with limited time or money. more...

Aug 10, 2006

Imagination in Kids is Important: Why Children Need Imagination to Help Them Get Ahead Socially and Mentally in Today's Technology Based World

Category: Primary School (general)

Part one of a two-part series on imagination. This article explains why imagination helps kids learn about their world, cope with problems and become creative adults. more...