Monthly Archive
June 14, 2022
[Source: Medical X-Press] A new study found that children ages 3 to 5 who consumed more ultra-processed foods had poorer locomotor skills than children who consumed less of these foods. It also showed lower cardiovascular fitness in 12- to 15-year-olds who consumed…...
June 14, 2022
[Source: Medical X-Press] Requiring your kids to do chores on a regular basis may be associated with them having better academic performance and problem solving skills, according to new research from La Trobe University. The study, led by Ph.D. candidate Deanna Tepper…...
June 14, 2022
[Source: PNAS.org] There is an acknowledged need for improved service provision in the context of autism spectrum disorders. Previous studies have demonstrated the positive role drum training can play in improving behavioral outcomes for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties.…...
[Source: Science Daily] Researchers found that preverbal infants can make and act on moral judgments about antisocial behavior in a third party. Using a new cognitive paradigm with gaze tracking, researchers were able to show that 8-month-old infants can engage in third-party…...
June 13, 2022
Twenty minutes of daily vigorous physical activity (VPA) seems to be best for maximizing cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adolescents, according to a study published online June 13 in Pediatrics. Noting that there is no clear guidance on the intensity and duration of…...
Father’s Day is fast approaching and it’s time to tell dad just what we think of him. This super-easy Father’s Day craft is fun to make — kids will love decorating their rocks to look just like their dads. Dad is going…...
[Source: TLC Talk Shop via TpT ] If we were to ask our students, we would most likely see that their families are all different. One student may have the traditional family of a mother and a father while another is being…...
[Activity and Image Source:  Classroom Freebies] For those of you who will still be in school during June, this Father’s Day book is a great, quick activity for your students to complete as gifts for their father, uncle, or grandpa. All three…...
[Source:  Happy Toddler Playtime] Juneteenth recently became a national holiday in the US – Juneteenth National Independence Day. It is celebrated on June 19.  It is a day to commemorate the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on…...
[Source:  KB In Bloom] Juneteenth is a special day for many African Americans. It’s a day to remember our ancestors, celebrate our culture, and educate the next generation about our history. This year, why not add some fun and educational activities to…...