K5 Learning's 6 Week Free Trial Invite for Bloggers

 I am so glad to come across Mom Chronicle's post about K5 Learning. My son, Ross, is having difficulties in Math for the last two years and I think now is the right time to learn about more about it. This might help Ross find Math engaging and fun.

What is K5?

K5 Learning is an online reading and math program for kids in kindergarten to grade 5. Kids work at their own level and their own pace through a personalized program of over 3,000 online tutorials and activities.
Designed principally for after school study and summer study, K5 is also used by homeschoolers, special needs and gifted kids. K5 helps your children build good study habits and excel in school.
- See more at: http://www.k5learning.com/video-tour#sthash.nGVfrYaD.dpuf

 K5 Learning has an online reading and math program for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students. Kids work at their own pace and level through a personalized program of over 3,000 online tutorials and activities. 

  Ross and I have been given an opportunity to have a six week free trial to test the program in exchange of writing an honest review about it.

If you are a blogger, you may check out its open invitation to write an online learning review of the program.

K5 Learning has an online reading and math program for kindergarten to grade 5 students.  I've been given a 6 week free trial to test and write a review of their program.  If you are a blogger, you may want to check out their  open invitation to write an online learning review of their program. - See more at: http://www.k5learning.com/review-k5?sid=31702#sthash.dxscYwZQ.dpuf

You may also CLICK THIS to watch K5 Learning's Video Tour to learn more.

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Best Learning Websites for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

I feel sick when I miss writing and posting an article daily. It's been almost a week since my last blog post. At last, I'm back!

I am busy preparing for a parenting workshop to be held this coming Saturday and May 10. I think of sharing some learning websites to all participants. They are good online sources of educational tools for kids, parents, and teachers. Kids can play games, solve puzzles, draw, answer online tests, read stories, and watch videos while parents and teachers can locate and get pre-made or create their own printable worksheets, make lesson plans, and a lot more! The possibilities are endless!

 I also included links to the best free photo editing sites where everybody can jazz up and beautify photographs for different purposes like project making and presentations. 

Here they are, Mommies!

  http://4teachers.org/

http://www.neok12.com/

 

 http://bestkidswebsites.com/

http://english.gotop100.com/ 


 

http://seekoutlearning.blogspot.com/

 http://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-lists

 

 http://www.mindmeister.com/173843166/free-learning-websites-for-elementary-students

 

http://www.edubabbling.com/best-educational-websites-for-teachers-parents-and-students/

http://webseasoning.com/technology/top-20-best-free-online-photo-editing-websites/1180/


I'll keep on updating this if I find more interesting websites!

 If you have other suggestions, feel free to comment below! Thanks!

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GUEST POST: The Good Thing About Going With Day Care by Nelli Hooper (York Enrichment Child Care Center)

For many parents returning to work after the birth of a child there is a bit of skepticism and doubt towards daycare. This is natural and quite normal, but daycare horror stories and the thought of being separated from your child should not stop you from considering what is really an excellent option for both parent and child. For every day care horror story there are thousands of successes. There are many excellent reasons to send your child to day care, and some are not what you might expect!  

Your Child Will Develop Independence 
Going to day care can be a traumatic experience for many children and their parents, but after getting over the initial anxiety, your child will begin to develop confidence and an independent spirit. Once a child realizes that their new environment is safe, they begin to explore it, consequently learning and experiencing new things. Self esteem begins to develop at a deep level when a child begins to realize they can handle life without mommy and daddy, at least fro awhile!

Day Care Helps to Develop a Child’s Social Skills 
By attending day care your child will meet and begin to interact with other children their age, and maybe a bit older and younger. They learn to share, cooperate, communicate, and make new friends. A child being cared for at home by a relative or friend will not have the benefit of such experiences, and consequently when the time comes to attend school, they may be lacking in the social skills needed to adjust. This could lead to the new experience of attending school being a negative one, causing a negative association with learning which could take years to overcome.  

Day Care Prepares Your Child for School 
A quality day care center with certified teachers and caregivers will help prepare your child for the school environment. This can give your child a huge advantage, giving them a bit of a head start in life. Day care introduces children to new ideas, experiences, rules, and ways to play, at the same time stimulating their powers of thought and reason and introducing them to and familiarizing them with riles and structure. Children who attend day care frequently do better on number-skills and literacy tests than those who don’t, and almost always adjust easier to the school environment.

Having a relative or family friend care for a child in their or your own home can provide a safe and loving atmosphere for your child to develop in, but day care can do the same, and at the same time provide a stimulating learning environment. If you are considering sending your child to day care in Richmond Hill, Ontario, you may want to consider centers like the York Enrichment Child Care Center located in the heart of Oak Ridges.  

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About the Author

 Nelli Hooper is the proud owner of York Enrichment Child Care Center located in Richmond Hill, Ontario.  Her program has an excellent facility and is setting the standard for childcare within York Region.  Please visit her website at http//www.yeccdaycare.ca to learn more about childcare and how it can benefit your child.  

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