http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:05:51 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:06:28 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Education-and-Parenting-101-How-can-you-teach-and-improve-childrens-handwriting?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Handwriting is an important skill. Now that typing makes up much of adult and even high school written communication, it is probably even more important that students learn handwriting in elementary school. Why is it important? 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Zeum, San Francisco’s ha... museums children holidays homeschool events family outdoors family-friendly technology contests nature Halloween Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:49:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Familyfriendly-Halloween-events-and-activities-in-the-San-Francisco-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Writing-contests-and-publishing-opportunities-for-children-and-teens?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner  Writing is hard work, particularly for young writers who are new to the writing process.  Sharing a finished piece of work through publishing or entering a writing contest is one way to acknowledge and celebrate a student’s hard work... homeschool writing contests back to school publishing Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:45:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Writing-contests-and-publishing-opportunities-for-children-and-teens?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Charter-Schools-101-Charter-Schools-in-Shasta-Cascade-and-North-Coast?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Charter schools are tuition-free public schools. These schools provide education options for the communities they serve and Californians are lucky to have access to approximately 700 charter schools across the state.  Charter scho... homeschool school charter schools Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:20:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Charter-Schools-101-Charter-Schools-in-Shasta-Cascade-and-North-Coast?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Parenting-and-Education-101-How-to-teach-your-child-to-read?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Courtesy of MorgueFile Not all children are developmentally ready to read before first or second grade. However, there are many activities that help prepare children for reading and develop fluency, comprehension and other reading skills. B... reading tips homeschool family back to school Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:01:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Parenting-and-Education-101-How-to-teach-your-child-to-read?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Charter-Schools-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Charter Schools in San Francisco Charter schools are tuition-free public schools. These schools provide education options for the communities they serve and Californians are lucky to have access to over 700 charter schools across the state.... school California education charter schools Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:57:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Charter-Schools-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Charter-Schools-In-Marin-and-Sonoma-County-San-Francisco-North-Bay?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Charter Schools in Marin and Sonoma Counties (San Francisco North Bay)Charter schools are tuition-free public schools. These schools provide education options for the communities they serve and Californians are lucky to have access to over 700&n... homeschool school California education charter schools Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:55:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Charter-Schools-In-Marin-and-Sonoma-County-San-Francisco-North-Bay?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Barnyard-BookAThon-Reading-to-animals-helps-kids-build-selfconfidence?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Photo by James HoReading aloud provides reading practice and animals can make great listeners. Reading to animals also takes the pressure off for new or struggling readers who are less confident about their ability. Animals don’t care if kids r... children reading events family-friendly back to school animals dogs farm Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:42:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Barnyard-BookAThon-Reading-to-animals-helps-kids-build-selfconfidence?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Parenting-and-Education-101-How-do-you-prepare-for-the-first-day-of-kindergarten?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Photo courtesy of MorgueFile.comAs the first day of kindergarten nears, many children and parents flip-flop between excitement and anxiety. Most likely both parents and kids have looked forward to this big developmental milestone for years -- after a... tips teachers school back to school first day of school kindergarten Info 101 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:54:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Parenting-and-Education-101-How-do-you-prepare-for-the-first-day-of-kindergarten?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Teachers-and-parents-can-learn-from-summer-camp-success?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Photo courtesy of Camp GalileoWatching excited day campers engage in scientific problem solving at one of the 19 Camp Galileo locations in the Bay Area,  you might wonder what makes good summer camps so effective at promoting both fun and learni... kids teachers school learning summer camp educational camps science back to school problem-based learning Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:47:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Teachers-and-parents-can-learn-from-summer-camp-success?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d13-More-Family-Fun-and-Learning-in-Lake-Tahoe?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Friendly chipmunk at Angora Lakes. Photo by James Ho.Angora Lakes Resort in Southwest Lake Tahoe is a fun destination for families that want a little hiking, water play, a beach, a natural, beautiful setting and conveniences such as bathrooms and ice... children summer learning California State Parks outdoors family-friendly science history nature Lake Tahoe Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:38:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d13-More-Family-Fun-and-Learning-in-Lake-Tahoe?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Family-Fun-and-Learning-in-Lake-Tahoe?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner  Stream Profile Chamber at Taylor Creek. Photo by James Ho.On my family’s recent trip to Lake Tahoe, we focused on fun, budget-friendly activities that explored Tahoe’s rich history and natural environment. The combination of stories... children learning summer learning California State Parks outdoors family-friendly science history nature Lake Tahoe Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:59:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Family-Fun-and-Learning-in-Lake-Tahoe?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d4-How-do-you-visit-the-King-Tut-exhibit-at-San-Franciscos-de-Young-with-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner  Child's Chair with Footrest. Dynasty 18, reign of Tutankhaum (1332-1322 BC). Chair: ebony and ivory. Footrest: wood and ivory. Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Carter 39. Carter 92. Photo: Kenneth Garrett @ 2008/National Geographic.Last seen in San Fran... museums children events learning family-friendly ancient Egypt Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:32:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m8d4-How-do-you-visit-the-King-Tut-exhibit-at-San-Franciscos-de-Young-with-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Harry-Potter-quizzes-fun-and-a-little-learning-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner AP Photo/Evan AgostiniCountless Harry-Potter-related quizzes on are available online. Although quizzes often seem silly, they allow children to practice comprehension skills, analysis and even test taking skills. Trivia quizzes encourage close and re... children reading family family-friendly movies Harry Potter Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:55:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Harry-Potter-quizzes-fun-and-a-little-learning-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Parenting-and-Education-101-Where-can-I-find-free-familyfriendly-music-in-Marin-this-summer?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Photo Courtesy of Morgue File/taliesinChoose from a variety of free outdoor concerts in Marin featuring local musicians representing a variety of musical styles. A fun introduction to music, children can enjoy the music in a family-friendly setting w... kids children events outdoors performances family-friendly music Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:20:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Parenting-and-Education-101-Where-can-I-find-free-familyfriendly-music-in-Marin-this-summer?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Parenting-and-Education-101-Where-can-you-find-familyfriendly-music-concerts-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Opera in the Park Photo/Kristen Loken AnsteyTake your kids to the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Symphony this summer for free! Choose from a variety of free summer music performances. 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Opening on July 15, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is predicted to be darker than the ... children reading family family-friendly movies Harry Potter Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:07:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Is-your-child-old-enough-to-watch-Harry-Potter-and-the-HalfBlood-Prince?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Schools-101-elementary-school-staff--what-do-they-do?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Photo/Courtesy of MorgueFile/Kevin Rosseel While most elementary schools still have a principal and classroom teachers, many other roles have changed in the last twenty years. Understanding the roles of school personnel helps parents get wh... teachers school California education jobs in education Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:00:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Schools-101-elementary-school-staff--what-do-they-do?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Author-sponsored-writing-contests-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner Photo: Courtesy of MorqueFile/xandert Reading without writing is like riding a roller coaster with your eyes shut; you don’t get the full experience. Authors of children and young adult books are motivating kids to extend their reading exp... children reading homeschool learning summer learning family summer reading writing contests Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:46:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Author-sponsored-writing-contests-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Learning-opportunities-on-Independence-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner AP Photo/Mel EvansThe Fourth of July is an appropriate time for kids of all ages to explore the history of our country. The Internet provides diverse resources for learning about the Declaration of Independence and the history of the flag, Independen... children holidays learning summer learning family family-friendly 4th of July Independence Day Fourth of July Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:09:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10431-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Learning-opportunities-on-Independence-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting--Education-Examiner