I stole this post from our family blog....well since it IS our blog, I guess I didn't necessiarly "steal" it...just moved it :)
As promised, my very first ever blog about teaching tips.....here goes nothing.
As a parent, I strive to rear independent, well-rounded children. Life experiences contribute to future learning. Because of these personal experiences, children are able to make connections with the material they choose to read.
Enter one of my favorite books "So You Want To Be President" by Judith St. George. Usually I pull this book out in February to prepare for President's Day, but being an inauguration year, hello!
Buy it here from Scholastic!
Presidents come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and personalities. This books captures the hilarity of the pitfalls and plus points of those who serve the highest office of our nation. Above all the humanity of the man behind the office is captured in this children's book.
Packed with silly though interesting facts and caricature type pictures, your young child's interest is sure to be peaked. Which may lead them to ponder...Hey...I want to be president someday.
To go along with that, we are making flag wind socks this weekend.
Materials:
Blue construction paper (duh!)
50 Silver Star Stickers (you know what I'm talking about the old school foil ones)
Red and White party streamers (find it on sale and get bonus points!)
Glue
Pipe Cleaner
Hole punch
Directions
Stick the stars (in straight lines) on the blue construction paper. Mom's will LOVE this as it keeps the kiddos busy for at least 20 minutes. For older kids, have them name the states in order of induction into the Union--afterall the stars do represent the number of states in our great nation. Next, use the glue to attach the red and white streamers to the bottom of the starry blue paper. Bend the paper to form a tube and fasten with glue. Finally punch two holes in the top of the blue cylinder and thread the pipe cleaner through to make a hanger.
Wa-Lah! There you have it!
By the way, if you want to learn more about a lady who has a funny sense of humor and shares it with children, check out Judith St. George.
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