Transitioning Kids from Summer Fun to a School Year Structure

by Ziggity Zoom Parents on Jul 30, 2010
Topics: Summer Fun

Transitioning kids from summer fun to a school year structure does not have to be difficult! With the anticipation of a new school year comes the rites of passage that go along with stepping up a grade, or walking into a new class or school, or perhaps even starting school for the first time ever. So often, we focus on the ceremony of shopping for a new wardrobe, backpack, binders and markers, but we forget that we should spend some time acclimating our kids' minds for the classroom environment. This doesn't mean we should hold mock school sessions at home…

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Little bird coloring page

Topics: Coloring Pages

Here's a fun coloring page for your little bird watchers. This bird is happy all year round with it's little worm friend below. This is a great activity to go along with theme days such as spring, the color blue or animals. You could also use this print-out to great art for your classroom theme, cut it out and hang the bird from the ceiling or tape to a window.

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Free Pet Sitting Resources

Topics: Petsitting

I have many free pet sitting resources available and you may not know how to find all of them. So I thought I'd repost some of these links so you can take advantage of everything to kickstart your business ready for the busy pet sitting holiday season. The Association of Pet Sitting Excellence has two great give aways for your clients - a Dog Treat Recipe Book and Customizable Pre-Travel check list. We even have some suggestions for you to let you know how you can use them to wow your clients. And finally - if you didn't hear about…

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Mel B. Spices Things Up With Her 'Scary' New Reality Show

Topics: Dog Walking

Melanie Brown, with husband Stephen Belafonte, is set to star in her own reality show. Credit: Kevin Parry, WireImageYou may not recognize the prosaic name Melanie Brown, but hear the pop moniker Mel B., and you know we're talking about Scary Spice. As part of the Spice Girls, beloved for their frothy songs and cheeky attitudes, Brown helped sell more than 40 million CDs worldwide. After the group disbanded in 2001, she tangoed her way back into the public eye as a contestant on the fifth season of "Dancing With the Stars," where she finished in second place, and soon…

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Lack of Attachment to Mom May Cause Early Puberty in Girls

Topics: Childcare

She's a lot younger than she looks. Credit: CorbisIf you're still on the fence about how you feel about attachment parenting, new research findings about early puberty in girls may send you over the edge. In a study published this week in Psychological Science, researchers suggest that babies who do not form a secure attachment to their mothers will be more likely to enter puberty early. These findings are notable in light of growing evidence that girls in the United States are starting to mature at earlier ages than ever before -- even as young as 7 -- and both…

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How to Play: Dizzy Basketball

Topics: How to play

I'm seeing double! Credit: paolo.demarchi, FlickrWhat you need: You need a basketball hoop, basketballs, and baseball bats. How to play: Divide the players into equally numbered teams. Give each team a basketball and a baseball bat. The rules: One player at a time from each team will go to his baseball bat, bend over, put his head on the bat end, and circle it for five times while remaining bent over. Then he will pick up his basketball, dribble to the hoop, shoot a basket, and rebound the ball to bring back to his team. He tags the next player…

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Birthday Card Coloring Pages

Topics: Coloring Pages

Free printable birthday cards to color, perfect for kids to give to friends, mom or dad.

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