When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

When you thought I wasn't looking, I  saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, 
and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, 
and I learned it  was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me
 and I learned that little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend 
who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to
 help  people who had nothing  and I learned that those who have something 
should  give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night,  
and I felt loved and safe.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and 
everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled responsibilities, 
even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to 
be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and 
I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted 
to be  everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned that most of life's lessons that
 I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say,
"Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
-Source unknown

 

 

 

 
ABC's Of Kindergarten


sk your child about his or her school day.

egin your child's day with a nourishing breakfast.

ongratulate your child for doing well.

iscuss homework with your child.

ncourage your child to read.
ind a quiet place for your child to study.

ive your child responsibility.

ug your child to build self-worth.
nclude your child in making simple family decisions.

oin a library with your child.
eep your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep.
imit television viewing by selecting programs with your child.

ake the time you spend with your child special.

otice and discuss changes in your child's behavior.

ffer to help in your child's classroom and school.

rovide your child with good role models.

uestion the activities your child participates in with friends.

espect your child's right to have opinions different than yours.

hare an interest or hobby with your child.

ake time to listen to your child.

rge your child to say "NO!" when he or she is in an uncomfortable situation.

isit places of interest with your child.

ork with your child to establish rules of behavior.

erox and save records or articles that benefit your child.

ield results by encouraging your child to do better.

oom through these ABC's again and again!

~Author Unknown~



To be a teacher in the right sense is to be a learner.
Instruction begins when you, the teacher, learn from the learner,
put yourself in his place so that you may understand what he understands
and in the way he understands it.
~ Soren Kierkegaard


Sites for Parents


Discovery School for Parents

Family.com




Family Education

Family Fun

Parents Place




Helping Your Child 
Learn To Read


 


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 Great Web Sites for Children


Berit's Best

Sites For Children

Billy Bear

 

Crayola

 

Discovery School
for Kids

 

Dr. Seuss's Seussville 
 

Know It All

 
PBS Kids
 
Scholastic
 
Yahooligans
 
Learning Planet
 



"Good parents give their children roots and wings. 
Roots to know where home is, wings to fly away and exercise what's been taught them."
~Jonas Salk

    
Parents can plant magic in a child's mind through certain words spoken with some thrilling quality of voice,
 some uplift of the heart and spirit.
- Robert MacNeil




"Whenever I held my newborn baby in my arms, I used to think that what I said and did 
to him could have an influence not only on him but on all whom he met, not only for a day or a 
month or a year, but for all eternity - a very challenging and exciting thought for a mother."
 ~Rose Kennedy~



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