My kids (currently 6 and 9) have become voracious readers. We have a large and varied collection of excellent fiction for them, but the non-fiction collection is more haphazard. They love learning new facts as they read (the type of thing that makes them look up from the book and say, "Did you know...?"). I want to make sure that the collection of books gives them a good introduction to fields where I myself may not have enough knowledge to judge the quality/accuracy of the book. So what's the kid's book in your field that makes you say, "If only every kid got to read this book, people would understand [topic] better."?
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posted by winston
on May 18, 2013 -
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I am a mother of 3 kids, age 2,4,10. I need babysitter to take care of my kids for 1-2 hours during the weekend, so that I can run other errands. But it seems that babysitters typically look for more work (money) than 1-2hrs ($30)/job (with typical rate of $15/hr). I am willing to pay $30 to $60 per hour if the babysitter can teach the kids music, dance, gym, drawing or other arts and can involve all three of my kids.
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posted by akomom
on Jan 24, 2013 -
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I recently changed jobs from a teen librarian to a children's librarian. I have solid public service skills, but I feel like I'm behind the curve in terms of preparedness. Help me be the best children's librarian ever!
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posted by itsamermaid
on Nov 19, 2012 -
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Moving to a better school zone. Should I do it? Tough decisions concerning moving, staying put, and financial future.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 25, 2012 -
19 answers
I'm looking for websites that have cool, educational, entertaining and kid-safe stuff I can share with my two 4 year olds, perhaps similar to
the kids should see this, and/or sites that suggest neat projects and how-to's my wife and I can work on with them to open their eyes to the wonders of the world around them. All suggestions welcome!
posted by zarq
on Jun 10, 2012 -
4 answers
What
non-computer based activities can I use to teach video game development to 10-12 year olds?
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posted by atlantica
on Jun 6, 2012 -
21 answers
Looking for computer/internet recommendations for my 10 year old friend. What are the coolest, most interesting, and least consumerist activities, websites, and other digital/virtual things that I can introduce this kid to? What did you like to do with computers / the internet when you were that age?
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posted by bubukaba
on Jan 3, 2012 -
14 answers
Will not sending my kids to preschool doom them to poverty, prison, drug addictions, despair, etc?
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posted by idzyn
on Aug 7, 2011 -
47 answers
Primary school gets out tomorrow. I know it is common for kids to have a "summer slide" where they forget a lot of what they've learned over the year. Recommend some fun math and science sites/projects/activities for elementary school age kids that will keep them refreshed and interested.
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posted by dejah420
on Jun 2, 2011 -
20 answers
Looking for tips on teaching/discussing reproduction to kindergarten age children.
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posted by dan g.
on Mar 16, 2011 -
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My son is nearing kindergarten age and we're exploring our options for his education. We stumbled across this "
Family School" in Albuquerque, NM, and we love the concept of half day public school and half day home school. Does anyone know of public (or private) elementary schools anywhere in the United States with a similar setup to this?
posted by iboxifoo
on Jan 21, 2011 -
6 answers
What New York City Preschools teach children reading before they get to kindergarten? I'm looking for names. Thank you!
posted by SarahWriter
on Jan 10, 2011 -
2 answers
I'd like to learn about jobs that involve working intensively, one-on-one, with preschool or elementary-aged kids, to help them learn or develop. But, I have so many constraints that I'm not sure any role fits. Could you point me to any possibilities?
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posted by Other
on Aug 5, 2010 -
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Can you recommend some great educational media for my nearly two year old daughter? I am looking for good DVD's, computer / iPhone software, or websites that I can load up for 30-60 minutes a day. I would like something she can learn from, but if she is having fun, that is cool as well. Right now she is a Dora and Diego addict. I just got her a few LeapFrog preschool DVD's that she loves. She can sing her ABC's and can count to 10 in English and Spanish. She is just starting to be able to answer "How does the letter A, B, C, etc. go?' She knows how to flip pages and push buttons on the iPhone. Are there any computer learning games that a two year old could handle. Flash games? iPhone games? Answers to this question do not involve telling me to take my daughter outside. I am familiar with the debunking of Baby Einstein. I would just like to find some good stuff for her to watch, play or interact with. General toy recommendations are good as well.
posted by jasondigitized
on Aug 2, 2010 -
24 answers
BostonFilter: Where is the coolest place to take a 5-year-old in Boston, Massachusetts?
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posted by raddevon
on Mar 12, 2010 -
23 answers
I can work in any US city and am committed to doing so for two years. Where can I teach that will be stimulating and engaging, in a community I will love?
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posted by brynna
on Mar 3, 2010 -
16 answers
I have just started as a school science technician at an inner city school. Over the holiday I would like to spruce up the 5 science classrooms with displays covering the various disciplines. Does anyone know of any online resources, posters to download/print etc?
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posted by Saddo
on Oct 23, 2009 -
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I've taken responsibility for a very small children's library and I'd love your ideas for making it awesome.
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posted by serazin
on Sep 3, 2009 -
14 answers
Strategies needed for negotiating with my 6 year old kid's school re: rules, behavior, etc.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2009 -
26 answers
Looking for modern, easy-to-understand references to The Emperor's New Clothes that would help 5th graders understand what a literary reference is (and why it's useful to have a more-than-passing familiarity with source material that writers tend to reference.)
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posted by carterk
on Apr 7, 2008 -
6 answers
Websites to research alternative programs for students who have been suspended or expelled, including students with disabilities.
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posted by greta simone
on Nov 16, 2007 -
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How can I help my child learn to pay better attention to instructions and concentrate on his work, without turning him into a perfectionist?
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posted by greenmagnet
on Oct 16, 2007 -
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I'm looking for Askme threads -- or other blog/conferencing threads -- that I can show my fifth graders as examples of what's good about this (conferencing) medium.
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posted by carterk
on Feb 5, 2007 -
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I found out today that starting tomorrow, I'm teaching a kids' book club once a week. I've never done this before. Help!
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posted by BuddhaInABucket
on Nov 7, 2006 -
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Polylingualkidsfilter: (Hypothetical) I'm a Fluent English/French speaker and my wife is a fluent English/Mandarin speaker. Living in an English-speaking country (Australia), in what language should we speak to our kids?
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posted by PuGZ
on May 6, 2006 -
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Hi, does anyone have any good recommendations for great web sites for 2 to 4 year olds?
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posted by itchy
on Mar 2, 2006 -
15 answers
I run a computer lab in an elementary school. I use a very few programs to teach a lot of important skills- mostly about thinking, writing, and organizing one's thoughts and time, and only secondarily 'teaching kids to use technology' (as if such a thing was actually necessary.) We're getting a bunch of new macs next year, so we'll be migrating to OSX. I tend to hate 'kids software' and prefer using well designed adult software. What essential OSX app.s are cool, simple, and worth using with kids?
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posted by carterk
on Jun 2, 2005 -
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