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Ages 8-12 - Grades 3-7
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In many places "summer" began with the last school day in May and the excitement of free-from-study, sleep in late, and trips and swimming are filling the minds of young people. But parents should be cautious that their children don't experience the "summer slide" or "summer slump" where their mind basically goes on hold. With National Geographic's Children's Books they can be pleasantly stimulated mentally and find wonders that are absolutely fascinating.
Any home with kids ages 8-12 needs this book! I am so very impressed with the quantity and quality of material in it. It is simply fascinating. It will provide hours (actually weeks!) of "edutainment." It will educate, entertain, and enthrall.
The fun and games section is simply packed with activities for kids. Well, that is if the kids can get it out of the hands of Mom and Dad.
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We always have a wide selection of books available and have planned activities as well as free time and time outside.
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My nieces come over during the summer to help me do things.We read, play games,color and I take them swimming.My sister and brother in law do lots of activities and take them camping.Thank you for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteBy incorporating reading and critical thinking skills into daily play.
ReplyDeleteMy nieces come over during the summer to help me do things.We read, play games,color and I take them swimming.My sister and brother in law do lots of activities and take them camping.Thank you for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteI've planned craft/learning boxes when they don't want to just free play with their friends. We are going to cook and learn how to do things that can help others. Trips to the beach and just relaxing. To have so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI love the Nat Geo site, it offers so much for kids. 1) I love the interactive map where you can go and explore the world. 2) I really love the Homework help, it offers an Encyclopedia, Animal Facts, Glossary. History and about Countries right at their finger tips.
ReplyDeleteMy students do planned activities in the morning and then they chose learning centers in the afternoons.
ReplyDeleteI'm a grandma whose grandkids live 2 house away. They drop by and we play games and then we sit and talk on the patio. It's nice to have them just pop by unexpectedly.
ReplyDeleteAt that site I learned that you can learn about amphibians and that there are photos for Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteI think during the summer is like any time, everything in moderation. We play a little every day, read, do chores, and play some more!
ReplyDeleteI love National Geographic's wide selection of books they offer, plus games too!
ReplyDeleteI found the Explore the Past and Learn the Facts sections to be interesting.
ReplyDeleteMy son likes to go down to the creek and look for fish and cool rocks. Hope he is getting his bike soon too!
ReplyDeleteI love to do outdoor activities during the summer. It keeps kids entertained and lets me spend more time outdoors, which I enjoy. :)
ReplyDeleteI learned that ostriches actually DON'T bury their heads in the sand when they are scared. That's a common myth. I also found out that opossums DO NOT hang by their tails. Good stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the videos of birds. I also like the Natrional Parks videos.
ReplyDeleteIn the summer I play outside and inside games with my grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteI like the information about sharks and reptiles.
ReplyDeleteDuring the summer we participate in the summer reading program at the library. During the middle of the day we rest and read books.
ReplyDeletethey read and swim and then they go to camp
ReplyDeletethe book has neat hotel and then the thing for kid to do
ReplyDeleteI have a schedule but trying to follow it loosely based upon what the kids want to do. Also, weather will dictate outdoor activities because it gets very hot summer days.
ReplyDeleteI thought it interesting that their website has polls and tools for homework help.
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We are planning one educational day trip a week.
ReplyDeleteWe plan to have one adventure a week. Scavenger hunt at a nature park; trip to the zoo or museum; etc.
ReplyDeleteWe listen to audiobooks whenever we're in the car. My kids are really into the Percy Jackson series right now.
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I like that they have a poll. It's great to encourage kids to express an opinion. And how fun that they have giveaways posted right on the site!
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Books! They love to read books. They would love this almanac!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen their yearly almanacs. It looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this post and link-up at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week! Great to have you!
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Oh, and by the way, it seems that the Twitter handle in the rafflecopter for National Geographic Kids Books is wrong. It should be @NGKidsBks instead of @NGKidsBooks.
ReplyDeleteThey do a lot of reading, we visit the library a lot and they are involved in the summer reading program there.
ReplyDeleteI learned about a fish I'd never heard of; it's the hairy frogfish which is a type of fish that is covered in spines. I also learned that the Badland's National Park was established as a national park in 1978.
ReplyDeleteTwo things that I find of interest on the National Geographic Kids website?! You mean, I can only pick two?! Seriously! I love National Geographic. One thing I noticed today is the "Write the Caption" pic of the cat reaching for the piece of banana bread on a napkin/papertowel. Too cute! (Love all animals and their spunkiness.) Also, loved the pic of the polar bear with a milk crate in its mouth. I love that you can get homework help on the site. I love the "Weird but True" stuff, as do my kids! So fun to learn things like that!
ReplyDeleteI plan to allow my kids plenty of time outside to discover things, and I try not to interrupt. If they want to play in dirt and mulch, let them! Don't keep telling them to drop it down. They're learning about their surroundings. :)
ReplyDeleteMy kids go for walks and read. I give them room to stretch their muscles and their imagination.
ReplyDeleteNational Geographic lets kids and others know about our national parks which are treasures to enjoy. The site has fun games and is colorful.
ReplyDeleteTwo interesting facts from the NGK website that especially impressed the kids: (1) Bloodhounds can follow a scent that is four days old and (2) Dolphins can here sounds under water that are 15 miles away.
ReplyDeleteI plan to take my kids on local field trips to places like a lock on the Erie Canal, local Butterfly & Bluebird preserves.
ReplyDeleteI would love to use this book in our homeschool! Thanks for sharing this post at the Lifelong Learners Link-Up Party at DesperateHomeschoolers.com!
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