Highlights Parents

Happiness is . . . By Istar Schwager, Ph.D.

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:34:09 +0000

Read the latest discoveries, and share them with your family. The word "happy" gets used a lot at this time of year, when the pressure is on to be joyful and upbeat. But let's get real. How many of us...

Happy New Year Quiz

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:46:10 +0000

How do you say "Happy New Year" in each of these languages? Take our Happy New Year Language Challenge and see if you can match the language with the greeting. 12 Languages12 "Happy New Year" Greetings ItalianGelukkig nieuwajaar RussianKul'aam u...

Berry Yogurt Pops—A Natural and Berry Flavorful Treat

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:32:24 +0000

Keep Berry Yogurt Pops in the freezer for when your kids are clamoring for sweets and you want them to eat something healthy. They provide a satisfying, soothing treat for those days when everyone needs to "chill." What you need:...

Send E–Cards This Holiday Season!

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:53:58 +0000

What could be more eco-friendly than holiday e-cards? Your kids will have fun designing their own cards, complete with animation and sound, by going to the E-Card Creator on HighlightsKids.com. Send e-cards to friends and family, and encourage the...

The Play’s the Thing! Kids Creating Plays

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:05:33 +0000

Put together a group of kids and place parents (aka enthusiastic potential audience) in the next room—and what do you get? It might be a puppet show, a humorous skit, a song and dance routine, or a spontaneous rap. Give...

How Can I Encourage My Kids to Give, Not Just Get?

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:32:47 +0000

Imparting a sense of generosity in children may seem especially important at this time of year, when kids are so focused on acquiring new "stuff." Generosity, like most feelings, can't be forced. However, it can be demonstrated, encouraged, and rewarded....

Highlights® December 2008 Parent/Teacher Guide (Prereaders)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:03 +0000

Looking for opportunities to help your students learn with Highlights? This monthly guide to the magazine will help you find stories and activities that suit your students' reading level. ACTIVITIES Fun This Month (page 2) Play End-of-Year Charades, and use...

Highlights® December 2008 Parent/Teacher Guide (Beginning Readers)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:02 +0000

Highlights® December 2008 Parent/Teacher Guide (Independent Readers)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Highlights High Five™ January 2009 Parent/Teacher Guide

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:05:14 +0000

My First Hidden Pictures (pages 10 to 11) If children have difficulty finding an object, offer hints. For example, you might say; "The lollipop has a round, red top. Let's look for round, red things in the picture." After your...

Cabinet Fever! Test your knowledge of government.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:38:13 +0000

Get a historic perspective as you and your kids follow the current Presidential appointments. Which of the following people is typically included in a President's Cabinet meetings? Vice President Secretary of Commerce Attorney General All of the above Which Cabinet...

Solving the Puzzle: Why Do Kids Love Puzzles? By Istar Schwager, Ph.D.

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:57:06 +0000

When my son was young, it seemed as if all he wanted to do was solve puzzles. He also loved matching games, word searches, follow-the-dots, and codes. All problem-solving activities fascinated him, but for long stretches of time, puzzles ruled....

Make Napkin Rings for Festive Dining

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:32:58 +0000

Decorative napkin rings make everyday dining more festive and add spark to special occasions. Your kids will have fun using ordinary materials to make extraordinary napkin rings! Collect small paper tubes. The cardboard tubes inside a roll of toilet tissue...

Soup from a Pumpkin

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:30:44 +0000

Try this kid-friendly, cool-weather treat from Highlights High Five™. It's fun to prepare, delicious to eat, and a great way to introduce kids to a nutritious veggie. You Need pumpkin apple apple juice vegetable broth butter half-and-half sugar salt pepper...

Parents’ Poll: Your Kids and the Internet

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:04:24 +0000

Kids are using the Internet on their own, according to a poll conducted by Highlights for Children and Glubble. And while most families have held conversations about Internet safety, parents are still concerned about which sites their kids visit. Here's...