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Kids matching funds

Your child may not be ready for a 401k, but this matching funds exercise can help her realize the value of saving for the future.
Mathematics Go to Kids matching funds Page
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Coupon clipper

Give your child the chance to use her math skills and help you save money at the same time.
Mathematics Go to Coupon clipper Page
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Newspaper word problems

Use newspapers to engage your child in real-world math problems.
Mathematics Go to Newspaper word problems Page
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Figure it out!

 You use math every day. Next time you need to estimate the tax or decide what time to leave to reach your destination on time, ask your child to figure it out.
Mathematics Go to Figure it out! Page
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Geographic diversion

Studying geography can be a fun, educational activity when stuck indoors.
Social Studies Go to Geographic diversion Page
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Local history

 Comparing the differences in everyday life among your child, yourself, and her grandparents makes history personal.
Social Studies Go to Local history Page
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Observing the world

 A simple walk through our busy world can instill the power of observation in your children.
Social Studies Go to Observing the world Page
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License plate learning

Strengthen your child’s knowledge of North American geography on your next road trip.
Social Studies Go to License plate learning Page
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Geographic mores and morals

 As your child is learning geography in school, use the opportunity to talk about culture and harmful stereotypes.
Social Studies Go to Geographic mores and morals Page
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Human time machines

 Curious about history? The library and Internet are great resources, but so are the people who have been there, done that.
Social Studies Go to Human time machines Page
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Hatch a Hanukkah hen

 Ask your child to invent a holiday story of his own.
Reading & Writing Go to Hatch a Hanukkah hen Page
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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.!

On January 20, have a special dinner in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Serve a cake or other special treat. Take some time during dinner to talk about who King was and why we remember him each year.
Social Studies Go to Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.! Page