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5 NoodlesCommunity Connections: NatureBend; Cool Kids: Youth VolunteedExpo; Show & Tell; Reading Corner

BY STACEY ALATZAS

13 Healthy FamilyHealth Notes

BY KATHY SENA

15 Family Fun GuideFamily Crafts: Boredom Busters

BY DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN

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25 Making the GradeExpanding World View: 2nd Grade

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Vacation to School RoutinesAs we turn the corner on summer and look towards the start of a new school year,

we’ve still got a little time for fun left.If you’re heading away from the August heat to the cool waters of the ocean, check out

our “Four Shore” Boredom Busters on page 15 for some hands-on kids and family activities.From s’mores, aquascopes and fish prints to beach bullseye and beach books, you havesomething to do for almost every day of the week. If you’ll be nearby in August, check outour calendar for plenty of activities and two big local festivals mid-month.Towards the end of the month, school beckons and we need to pivot from vacation

to school routines. Read “New School Year Routines” on page 8 for a dozen good ideas tohelp get you and your family back on track. If you have an elementary-aged child headinginto second grade soon, you’ll also want to read ourMaking the Grade department. You’lllearn how their world broadens and what you can do now to start expanding their view ofthe world.And, traversing both fun and enrichment, is our annual Extracurricular Guide. It’s a great

resource for new activities and organizations. What you see in print is just a glimpse; checkout our online listings for more information and mapped locations.

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Rebecca Gallo of Havre de Grace knewthat if she hoped to inspire childrento love nature as much as she does,

she’d have to catch them when they’reyoung.Three years ago she started Nature

Bend, an organization offering nature-themed clubs, camps and birthday partiesfor elementary school children.“Younger kids are sponges for informa-

tion and they haven’t been told snakes arebad or spiders are yucky,” she says.The Harford Technical High School

graduate, who went on to get a college

degree in natural resources wildlife tech-nology, brings her lessons about how to begood stewards of the earth to childrenthrough Nature Bend, which now has aclassroom at the Havre de Grace MaritimeMuseum.She offers Nature Clubs for schools,

neighborhoods or daycare facilities whereshe will bring her program to a group ofup to 12 children to teach them all thegood things that spiders can do along withother nature-themed lessons.She teaches camp programs for 3- to 5-

year-olds take nature walks and learn howplants and animals fit into the food chainthrough stories, games and songs.Starting Aug. 17, she’s teaching three

programs for children ages 6 to 12 at theMaritime Museum: Nature and the ArtsClub, Nature’s Lunch Bunch and Nature’sCrafty Kids. To register, call (410) 939-4800.For more information, visit

www.aroundthebendnature.com, callGallo at (410) 459-8873 or email her [email protected].

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If your kids are looking to volunteer tofulfill their school service requirementsor simply to give back to the community,they’ll likely find the right opportunity atthe Harford County Department ofCommunity Services’ 1st Annual YouthVolunteer Expo on Sept. 25.“We receive a lot of calls from people

wanting volunteer opportunities for theirchildren or youth groups wanting a proj-

ect, so we figured it would make sense tohave a volunteer expo geared specificallytowards youth since that is where we see aneed,” says Harford County CommunityResources Coordinator Jennifer Davis.TheMarch of Dimes plans to be at the

expo to look for young people interested inhelping out with their March for Babieswalk-a-thon held in Forest Hill each April.Kids help the organizers set up the

event, hand out water to walkers, runactivities like face painting and serve hotdogs. Many of them walk in the eventas well.“They’re definitely getting a sense of the

community,” Harford County CommunityDirector for the March of Dimes HeatherLynch says of her young volunteers. Shesays children as young as 12 are welcometo volunteer as long as a parent joins them.For more information, visitwww.marchofdimes.com/howtohelp/864.asp.The American Red Cross Greater

Chesapeake & Potomac Blood ServicesRegion also plans to offer volunteeringopportunities at the expo.Susan Herdegen, administrator for the

organization’s Office of Volunteers, saysshe’s looking for volunteers at least 14years old to help greet and serve refresh-ments to blood donors who come to RedCross blood drives and to the AmericanRed Cross Donor Center in Bel Air.“A lot of kids like it because it gets them

interacting with people on a one-to-onebasis. It’s a good cause and they feel likethey’re helping.”For more information, visit

www.redcrossblood.org/volunteer-ops/gcp.The expo is free and open to the public

and will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TheJohn Carroll School, 703 E. ChurchvilleRd., Bel Air. For more information, call(410) 638-3389 or (410) 638-4444 or visitwww.volunteerharford.org/.

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Youth VolunteerExpoBY STACEY ALATZAS

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It is Llama Llama’sfirst day of nurseryschool, and hismama makes surehe is ready for it!Llama Llama meetshis new teachers,and some of the children in his class. He isalso excited about all of the books and gamesat school. It comes time for mama to leave.But is Llama Llama ready for mama to leavehim? Will he have fun after she leaves?When will mama come back?

True Green Kids: 100 Things YouCan Do To Save the Planet

by Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin

True Green Kidsencourages childrenand their parents tobegin a ‘green’adventure through asequence of fun andpractical ideas that

help kids become a driving force for ecologi-cal change in their home and community.This is an exciting book that will empoweryoung children to make changes for a betterplanet!

—Courtesy of Harford County Public Library


Ultimate Beach Ball SprinklerA unique sprinkler combining beach ball action with wildwater play. Inflate the ball; hook it up to a hose, watersprays out of four different spray heads. Kick it around theyard or fill up a water pouch in the bottom and make it astationary sprinkler.

Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff AwardAges: 18 months - 8 yrs.

Manufacturer: The Little Tikes CompanyPrice: $10.00

BoochieBoochie is a fun new ball game that can be easily played

by both parents and kids, indoors and out. In thegame, players throw the 12-sided boochieball, then take turns throwing their smallerbean ball and rings, trying to get as closeas possible to the boochie ball. Thewinner is the one who scores 11 first.

Designed for 2-4 players, the game includes 4toss rings, 4 bean balls, 4 wrist trackers, 1 12-

sided Boochie Ball, a vinyl travel bag and rules. The game is great fun and lasts from 5-20minutes. Although recommended for ages 8 and up, we couldn’t keep our 6-8 year oldobservers from playing.

Parents’ Choice Silver HonorAges: 8 & Up

Manufacturer: GamewrightPrice: $34.99

Little Tikes Drive, Chip & Putt GolfTrainerThe Little Tikes Drive, Chip & Putt Golf Trainer is funintroduction to golf for the youngest PGA hopeful.The set includes 2 balls, 2 clubs with storage onthe base and the flags are removable for puttingpractice.

Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff AwardAges: 2 - 6 yrs.

Manufacturer: The Little Tikes CompanyPrice: $24.99

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©2010 Parents’ Choice. Parents’ Choice is the nation’s oldest nonprofit consumer group dedicated to reviewing children’s toys, books,video, software, audio, magazines, television and websites. The Parents’ Choice Award seal is recognized throughout the country asthe premier mark of children’s media that educate, entertain, and instill positive social values. Learn more about Parents’ Choice atwww.parents-choice.org

1 REFLECT AND RESOLVE.Think about situations that posed

problems in last year’s routine and workthrough solutions with your kids so theydon’t become issues again. “I know it’shard for you to get up in the morning.How do you suggest we go about it thisyear?” Build in incentives to increase theirmotivation.

2 SHIFT SLEEP SCHEDULES.One to two weeks before classes

begin, start transitioning your children totheir new bedtime and wake-up sched-ules. Gradually alter the time by fifteenminutes to a half hour so the change isn’ta shock to their system.

3 STOP BY THE SCHOOL.If your school has a designated

pre-visitation day, take advantage of thistime to meet the teacher and see theclassroom. If it doesn’t, call and ask if youcan stop by so your child can get accli-mated to the environment and alleviatesome first-day jitters. This is particularlyimportant if he is moving to a new schoolor beginning to have multiple teachers andclassroom changes.

4 LAY HOLD OF LEARNING.Ideally your kids should be read-

ing and writing all summer, but if theyhaven’t, get back into the regimen rightaway. Set aside an hour or two each day toread together, see an educational movieand take field trips to the library, sciencecenter or museum. Also search online forgrade-appropriate worksheets and haveyour child complete one each day.

5 ESTABLISH ACADEMICGOALS.

Talk with your children about establishingacademic goals for the school year: “Whatkinds of grades do you want to make?What do you need to do to accomplishthis?” Help them decide on three strate-gies to meet that goal, then have themwrite it down and post it in their studyarea. Build in rewards and celebrate littlesuccesses along the way.


F E A T U R E

New School YearROUTINESBY DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN

At the start of every school year there is an excitement that fills the air:New classes, new teachers, new friends—and new routines! To help yourchildren adjust to new school year schedules and routines, consider thesetwelve suggestions.

6 CREATE A FAMILYCALENDAR.

Place a large family calendar in a centrallocation and write in after-school activities,practices, projects, appointments, meetingand events. For easy reference, designate adifferent colored marker for each person.Teach your children to transfer items fromtheir agenda books to the calendar whenthey come home from school each day.

7 LAYOUT EXPECTATIONS.Before school starts set ground

rules with regard to homework, after-school activities, chores, bedtime andcomputer and TV usage. If you anticipate aproblem, create a written agreement andhave both parties sign it so there’s novacillation in rules.

8 REGULAR RAP SESSIONS.Carve out time each day when

you and your child can talk about whathappened at school. Ask open-endedquestions: “What did you learn in socialstudies?” “What new friends have youmade?” “How are you adjusting to chang-ing classes?” If you detect a problem,follow up until the situation is resolved.

9 HOLD FAMILY MEETINGS.Establish a dedicated time once a

week to discuss past, present and futureevents. Post a piece of paper on the refrig-erator that serves as an agenda. As theweek unfolds encourage everyone—parents and kids—to jot down items onthe paper they want to address during thistime. Keep the meetings positive and leteveryone participate. Consider coupling itwith a pizza and movie night or a make-your-own sundae party.

10 PONDER P.M.PREPARATIONS.

To reduce morning stress, prepare thenight before. Pack lunches, lay out clothesand put papers into backpacks then gathereverything you need for the next day andplace it by the door so you can grab it andgo. If lunches need to be refrigerated, put asticky note with your other items as areminder to take it when you leave.

11 MAKE A “TO-DO LIST”For children who have problems

staying on task, create a morning “To-dolist” and post it in their bedroom or bath-room. Keep it simple: Make bed, getdressed, eat breakfast, brush teeth, combhair. As they complete items have themput a checkmark. Offer incentives forcompleting activities independently andon time for a full week.

12 SECURE STUDY TIME.Establish a designated study space

that is quiet, comfortable and free ofoutside stimuli, and have supplies readilyon hand. The time of day should be con-sistent too. Some kids do best completinghomework right after school; others needa break before starting their work. Find atime that works best for your child andstick with it.


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Baltimore CountyPublic Library 320 York Rd. Towson 410-887-8100

Cecil County Public Library 301 Newark Ave. Elkton 410-996-5600

Harford County Public Library 1221 A Brass Mill Rd. Belcamp 410-273-5600

Huntington Learning Center 565 Baltimore Pike Bel Air 410-420-3020

Sylvan Learning Center 615 Bel Air Rd., #661 Bel Air 410-420-7340

Harford County Boys &Girls Club

525 W. MacPhail Rd.,McFaul Ctr. Bel Air 410-838-3354

Anita C. LeightEstuary Center 700 Otter Point Rd. Abingdon 410-612-1688

Baltimore CountySailing Center 2200 Rocky Point Rd. Baltimore 410-391-0196

Bel Air Parks & RecreationCommittee 525 W. MacPhail Rd. Bel Air 410-638-3528

Boy Scouts of America 701 Wyman Park Dr. Baltimore 443-573-2526

Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville 410-836-3050

Girl Scouts ofCentral Maryland 4806 Seton Dr. Baltimore 410-358-9711

Adventure Academic

Bel Air Music Studios 706 Cagney Ct. Bel Air 443-617-4055

Blue Dog Arts Café 800 Conowingo Rd. Bel Air 410-420-2371

Children’s Chours ofMaryland

100 E. Pennsylvania Ave.,Suite 202 Towson 410-494-1480

County Ballet Dance Studio 2232 Old Emmorton Rd. Bel Air 410-569-0316

Dance Conservatory ofMaryland 701 Whitaker Mill Rd. Joppa 410-877-3281

DancemovesStudio of Dance 3001 Rolling Green Dr. Churchville 410-515-4284

Diamond Dance Center 136 Industry Lane Forest Hill 410-638-6332

International Academy OfDance 3739 Federal Hill Rd. Jarrettsville 410-557-2868

Joyful SoundsSchool of Music 21 B Newport Dr. Forest Hill 410-638-8979

Maryland Conservatory ofMusic 701 Churchville Rd. Bel Air 410-399-9900

Maryland School of Balletand Modern Dance 115 N. Main St. Bel Air 410-638-5188

Arts/Music

Adventure Academic

Arts/MusicMusic Land 200 Gateway Dr. Bel Air 410-838-2079

North Harford Parks andRecreation 5310 Norrisville Rd. White Hall 410-638-3616

Noteworthy Music, LLC 2112 Belair Rd. Fallston 410-420-7200

Peabody Preparatory 21 E. Mount Vernon Pl. Baltimore 410-659-8100

Rage Box ContemporaryDance Center

121A Industry Ln.Ste. 2 Forest Hill 410-879-7243

Teelin School of Irish Dance 335 Homeland Southway#3A Baltimore 443-629-7808

Theatreworks Live! P.O. Box 685 Bel Air 410-897-9821

Totally Twirlin’/Totally Dancin’at The Ladies Total Fitness 2108 Emmorton Rd. Bel Air 410-569-9690

White Marsh Ballet Academy 5022 Campbell Blvd.,Suite 1 Baltimore 410-931-3844

White Pines Music Studio 1857 Robinson Mill Rd. Darlington 410-399-2241

Wilson Ministry Center 1024 Main St. Darlington 410-836-3555

Young People’s TheatreProject 1809 Connolly Rd. Fallston 410-458-0781

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ACPR Gymnastics 111 Glenville Rd. Churchville 410-836-2080

AMF Edgewood Lanes 1955 Pulaski Highway Edgewood 410-679-8444

Aqua Culture SwimSchool 22 Newport Dr. Forest Hill 410-420-7665

Baltimore CountySailing Center 2200 Rocky Point Rd. Baltimore 410-391-0196

Baltimore TennisPatrons

1107 Kenilworth Dr.Ste 101 Baltimore 410-296-2100

Bel Air Athletic Club 658 Boulton St. Bel Air 410-838-2670

Bel Air Golf Center 3103 Bel Air Rd. Kingsville 410-817-4653

Bel Air STARSCheerleading

c/o PSDC,1809 Fashion Way Bel Air 443-866-3177

Chesapeake BayGolf Club 1500 Chesapeake Club Dr. North East 410-287-0200

Chung’s TKDMartial Arts 5 Bel Air South Parkway Bel Air 410-569-3345

Cool MeadowsHorse Farm 3811 Jarrettsville Pike Jarrettsville 410-557-7442

Elite Martial Arts 1371 Brass Mill Rd., #F Belcamp 410-272-6336

Fairwinds Farms &Stables 41 Tailwinds Lane North East 410-658-8187

Fellowship of ChristianAthletes 2806 Wesleyan Dr. Churchville 443-299-9566

Forest Hill Lanes One Maurice Dr. Forest Hill 410-838-4477

Freedom Martial Arts &Wellness Center 1202-E Agora Dr. Bel Air 410-836-9191

Freestate Sports Arena 5811 Allender Rd. White Marsh 410-335-6400

Harford County Boys &Girls Club 525 W. MacPhail Rd. Bel Air 410-838-3354

Harford CommunityTennis Assn. 1330 Bennett Pl. Bel Air 410-638-8415

Harford County TennisCenter 2213 Old Emmorton Rd Bel Air 410-638-3977

Harford Gymnastics 701 Whitaker Mill Rd. Joppa 410-879-3718

Harford Lanes 20 Custis St. Aberdeen 410-272-3555

Harford Ski Club 2633 Smallwood Dr. Abingdon 410-436-5198

Ice World 1300 Governor Ct. Abingdon 410-612-1000

John Burdyck’sBlack Belt 3913 Pulaski Hwy Abingdon 410-676-1776

Kinetic Youth Academy 1809 Fashion Ct., Ste. 103 Joppa 410-676-0021

Maryland Fencing Club 3011 Emmorton Rd. Abingdon 410-569-1452

Maryland Sports Arena 2723 Pulaski Hwy. Edgewood 410-538-7300

My Gym Children’sFitness Center 1206-C Agora Dr. Bel Air 410-838-3042


Parks & Rec. CentersAberdeen Parks andRecreation 401 Oakington Rd. Havre de Grace 410-939-6767

Baltimore County Dept. ofRec. and Parks 301 Washington Ave. Towson 410-887-3804

Belcamp Parks andRecreation 111 Glenville Rd. Churchville 410-638-3853

Cecil County Parks andRecreation 17 Wilson Rd. Rising Sun 410-392-2333

Dublin-Darlington Parks andRecreation 351 Lewis Lane Havre de Grace 410-273-5623

Edgewood Rec. & CommunityCenter Summer Camp 1980 Brookside Dr. Edgewood 410-612-1606

Elkton Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 157 Elkton 410-398-2333

Emmorton Parks andRecreation 2213 Old Emmorton Rd. Bel Air 410-638-3988

Fallston Parks andRecreation 864 Smith Lane Fallston 410-638-3559

Forest Hill Parks andRecreation

2213 Commerce Rd.Suite 2 Forest Hill 410-638-3616

Harford County Parks &Recreation 34 N Philadelphia Blvd. Aberdeen 410-273-5623

Havre De Grace Parks &Recreation 700 Congress Ave. Havre de Grace 410-939-6724

Hickory/Fountain GreenParks and Recreation 1512 Old Joppa Rd. Joppa 410-638-3616

Jarrettsville Parks andRecreation 5310 Norrisville Rd. White Hall 410-692-7820

Joppatowne Parks andRecreation 100 Kearney Dr. Joppa 410-612-1608

Norrisville Parks andRecreation 5310 Norrisville Rd. White Hall 410-692-7820

Olney Farms 1001 Old Joppa Rd Joppa 410-877-1887

Performance Sports & Dance 1809 Fashion WaySuites 104-105 Joppa 410-937-2426

Rolling Hills Ranch FreedomHills Therapeutic Riding Prog.

55 Rolling Hills RanchLane Port Deposit 410-378-3817

Rutledge Ridge Farm 3322 Hazelwood Dr. Fallston 410-557-6021

Sekai Martial Arts 2304 Churchville Rd. Bel Air 410-734-9545

Tae Kwon Do Masters 224 Baltimore Pike Bel Air 410-879-3176

The Arena Club 2304 Churchville Rd. Bel Air 410-734-7300

The First Tee Harford County 599 Rockland Rd. Rockland 410-273-7488

The Sandlot Baseball &Softball Academy 98 Industry Lane Forest Hill 410-420-8442

Underwater Playground 1105 Business CenterWay Edgewood 410-679-6413

US Taekwondo Academy 109A N. Main St. Bel Air 443-243-4124

Y of Central Maryland 101 Walter Ward Blvd. Abingdon 410-679-9622

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HealthNotesBY KATHY SENA

DON’T PAINT THE NURSERYJUST YETHave you consulted one of the increas-

ingly popular online Chinese calendarcharts to predict your baby’s sex? A

University of Michigan epidemiolo-gist recommends that you

hold off on painting thenursery pink or blue.Eduardo Villamor,M.D., alongwith col-leagues inSweden andBoston,found thatthe“Chineselunar calendar”

method of pre-dicting a baby’s sex is

no more accurate thanflipping a coin.“We didn’t undertake this study with

the goal of being myth-busters. We werejust curious about it, really,” Villamor says.“But based on our results, I would nottrust these predictions whatsoever.”Villamor and his colleagues reviewed

records of 2.8 million Swedish births,between 1973 and 2006, to test the accu-racy of the Chinese lunar calendar method.The technique involves converting themother’s age and the month of conceptionto dates on the Chinese lunar calendar,then plugging those dates into a chart thatpurportedly predicts the baby’s sex.Conversion tables and Chinese birth

charts are available on numerous websitesand continue to grow in popularity. “Thewhole thing sounds pretty nonsensical.There is no information on the rationalebehind the chart and we couldn’t think ofa biological basis for it,” says Villamor.“Even though we were skeptical, we triedto keep an open mind, and we just ana-lyzed the data to see if there is anything toit. There isn’t.”Some of the Chinese lunar calendar

websites claim accuracy rates of up to 93percent. But when Villamor and his col-leagues compared the Swedish birthrecords to the charts’ predictions, theyfound that the Chinese charts were correctabout 50 percent of the time — the sameaccuracy rate you’d get from flipping a coin.

HEA L T H Y FAM I L Y

BLOOD TEST FOR NEWBORNSCAN HELP ASSESS ALLERGY RISK,RESEARCHERS SAYA simple blood test can help predict

whether newborn babies are at high risk ofdeveloping allergies as they grow older,thanks to research being conducted at theUniversity of Adelaide in Australia.Professor Tony Ferrante, an immunologistat the Children’s Research Centre at the Uof A, says the new marker may be themost significant breakthrough in allergytesting for some decades.“A protein in the immune cells of

newborns appears to hold the answer as towhether a baby will either be protected orsusceptible to the development of allergieslater on,” Ferrante says. Amounts of thecell-signaling protein, called “protein

kinase C zeta,” are much lower in childrenat risk of allergies, he explains.Professor Ferrante says the blood test is

far more effective than previous indicators,such as a family’s clinical history or meas-uring the allergy-inducing antibody IgE.In collaboration with Professor Susan

Prescott from the University of WesternAustralia, Ferrante’s research team hasrefined the new marker for allergy risk,originally discovered in 2007, but nowmodified to a simple and manageableblood test at birth.“Newborns in the U.S. are not being

tested for this protein currently,” says NeilKao, M.D., FAAAAI, an allergist practicing


in Greenville, South Carolina. He notes that moretesting and follow-up would be required before thisblood test becomes standard practice in the U.S.Here’s an interesting side note to the research:

The U of A researchers also are looking at whetherfish-oil supplements, when given to both pregnantwomen and those who have just given birth, canreduce the risk of their children developing aller-gies. “There is evidence that the levels of thisimportant protein increase with fish-oil supplemen-tation to protect against allergy development,”Ferrante says.

OBESITY IN TEEN GIRLS MAYLEAD TO DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS

Researchers at theUniversity of California, SanDiego School of Medicinehave found that obesity inteenage girls is a risk factorfor developing depressivesymptoms. “This is impor-tant, because depressivesymptoms are considered aprecursor to major depres-sion,” says Kerri Boutelle,Ph.D., associate professor ofpediatrics and psychiatry atUCSD.According to the U.S.

Centers for Disease andPrevention, childhood obe-

sity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence ofobesity among adolescents ages 12 to 19 increased from 5.0 per-cent to 18.1 percent in 2008. Similarly, the National Survey on

Drug Use and Health, an annual survey sponsored by theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,found that 2 million youths ages 12 to 17 experienced at least onemajor depressive episode in 2007.Knowing that the teenage years are often a tumultuous period

in a young person’s life, Boutelle and her colleagues set out todetermine whether obesity contributes to the development ofdepression among youth. The study was published in the medicaljournal Health Psychology.Using a structured psychiatric-interview test, assessors gathered

responses from almost 500 girls between ages 13 and 16. Toreceive a diagnosis of depression, the girls had to report the pres-ence and severity of at least five symptoms. At each of four yearlyassessments, the girls were weighed and measured. Data from theinterviews indicated that obese status was associated with anincrease in depressive symptoms, but not major depression.“Based on our findings, I would encourage parents, teachers

and physicians to monitor overweight and obese girls for depres-sive symptoms, and refer them for evaluation if they areconcerned,” says Boutelle.

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SUNNY DAY S’MORESItems needed: Empty pizza box; pencil; ruler; craft knife orscissors; aluminum foil; glue stick; black construction paper;tape; clear plastic wrap; graham crackers; chocolate bars;marshmallows; 12-inch stick.

On the box lid, draw a square that is 1-inch smaller thanthe outer edge. Use a craft knife or scissors to cut alongthree sides of the square.

Fold the cardboard outward along the uncut portion to forma flap. Glue a sheet of aluminum foil to the inside of theflap.

Open box lid. Glue a second piece of foil to the insidebottom of the box and tape black construction paper over it.

With the box lid still open, tape clear plastic to the under-neath side of the lid on all four sides to form a window

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BY DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN

If too much sitting in the sun, surfing the waves and building sandcastles leaves your children asking, “What else can we do at thebeach?” transform last night’s pizza box into a solar oven or turn thatempty coffee can into an aquascope. Following are “four shore” activitiesguaranteed to keep boredom at bay.

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Remove both ends of the coffeecan so it resembles a cylinder.

Cover both rims with plastic tape toprotect yourself from getting cut bysharp edges.

Place plastic food wrap over thebottom end, pulling it tight to removewrinkles. Secure with several rubberbands.

Seal around the outer edges of theplastic wrap with waterproof tape toform a tight seal.

Use your aquascope to view oceancreatures below the water’s surface.

Move your solar oven outdoors to a sunny, undisturbedlocation.

Place two graham crackers on the black constructionpaper. Put a chocolate bar on top of one cracker and

marshmallows on top of the other. Close the box lid.

Use a stick to prop open the flap so the chocolate andmarshmallows are in direct sun until they melt.

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Gyotaku is a Japanese artform of fish printing thatdates back to the mid 1800swhen fishermen used it to

record the size and species oftheir catches. Gyotakus were made

either directly or indirectly. The directmethod involved painting the fish with black,

non-toxic ink. Rice paper was then placed over the fish,carefully smoothed down and removed to produce an exact replica. Theindirect method, similar to a coin crayon rubbing, involved placing ricepaper over the fish first then applying ink with a silk tampo. When theraised surfaces of the fish came in contact with the paper and ink itproduced a scale-by-scale image. After printing was complete, the fishwas washed, cleaned and sold at the market or prepared by the anglerfor his meal.

Over the years Gyotaku has developed into a well-respected art form allover the world with many of these type works on display at art centersaround the globe. It’s not just black ink prints on thin paper either.Today artists use a variety of colors and mediums to produce clothing,banners, home décor and other items.

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The Berenstain Bears by the Seaby Stan & Jan Berenstain

Dear Fishby Chris Gall

The Fourth Floor Twins and theSand Castle Contestby David A. Adler

Nate the Great and the Boring Beach Bagby Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Sand Castleby Brenda Shannon Yee

Tide Poolby Paul Fleisher


FISH PRINTSItems needed: Vinegar; white paper;fish (head and scales intact); paper towel;disposable pan; brush; non-toxic temperapaint.

Use a mixture of vinegar and waterto rinse the fish. Pat it dry with apaper towel. Repeat this step

several times until the slime is removed.

Lay the fish in a pan. Use a brushto cover the top and sides of thefish with paint.

Place paper over the painted fish.Press paper down, using yourhands to gently shape around the

rounded edges of the fish’s body withoutshifting the paper.

Gently peel back the paper andview your print.

Repeat these steps to get a secondprint, applying more paint if needed.

Thoroughly clean paint off the fishbefore using it for food.

If this activity has you hooked,repeat these steps using a t-shirtand fabric paint.

BEACH BULLSEYEItems needed: Sand; stick; shells or rocks.

Draw a large circle in the sand.Divide it into sections with pointsattached to each.

Draw a line 8 feet away from thecircle. Players stand behind the lineand toss small seashells and rocks

into the circle.

Tally up points and keep scorein the sand. Player with the mostpoints wins.

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2MONDAYUnder the SeaFree. For ages 2-K . Registration required andbegins 1 week prior to all program/classdates. Jarrettsville HCPL, 3722 NorrisvilleRoad, Jarrettsville. 410-692-7887. 2:00pm.Magician Mike Rose Presents H2O!The Water Magic ShowFree. Experience amazing sleight of hand,interactive comedy and off the wall magicwith popular magician Mike Rose. For allages. Registration Required. Bel Air HCPL,100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air.410-638-3151. 6:30pm.Calling All Sailors StorytimeFree. For ages 3 -K. Aberdeen HCPL, 21Franklin Street, Aberdeen. 410-273-5608.10:15am-11:00am

4WEDNESDAYFamily CampfiresDonations only. Join us as we hear a presen-tation from our guest speakers and then enjoymaking smores around our campfire. Thisprogram is fun for all ages! Pre-Registration isrequired by calling 410-836-3050. Eden MillNature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville.410-836-3050. 6:30pm-8:00pmToddler Time at theB&O Railroad Museum$. Visit the B&O Railroad Museum and enjoystory time with a classic railroad children’sbook. Toddlers create a craft and take a

kiddie train ride, all included with paidadmission. B&O members are free!Recommended for children between the agesof 2-5. Also held on August 18. B&O RailroadMuseum, 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-752-2490. 10:30am-12:00pm.

6FRIDAYFriday Dinner Cruise$. Kick Back and relax! This 2 hour dinnercruise will make you forget the race race. TheLantern Queen, 100 Congress Ave., Havre deGrace. 410-939-1468. 6:30pm-8:30pm.

7SATURDAYTiny Wonders: Hot Wind, Cool Clouds$. Let us answer their questions on topics ofhigh interest for 2-5 year olds. A formerteacher works to cultivate a child’s naturalcuriosity through stories, music, crafts, move-ment and dramatic play. Pre-registration isrequired by calling 410-836-3050. Eden MillNature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville.410-836-3050. 10:00am-11:15amHarford County CountryMusic Festival$. Live music byWalk Ins Welcome. Beer &wine garden, food, kid’s adventure zone, craftvendors & more. 1 pm - 6 pm, RockfieldManor, Bel Air, 410-638-4565.

9MONDAYChesapeake ChessieFree. What animals live in the largest estuaryin the US and in the wetlands in your neigh-


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borhood? A naturalist from the Anita LeightEstuary Center will explain and show insects,fish, frogs, turtles and other living examples.For grade 1 and up. Registration required.Joppa HCPL, 655 Towne Center Drive, Joppa.410-612-1660. 2:00pmMake a Frog Pond theEd Emberley WayFree. Learn to make fish, frogs, turtles andother pond creatures using your thumb andother art supplies. For 1st grade and up.Whiteford HCPL, 2407 Whiteford Road,Whiteford. 410-452-8831. 1:30pm-2:15pm.

10TUESDAYFairy Tales: Storytime in the Gardens$. From the tooth fairy and fairy godmothersto fairies of the forest and gardens, fairies areeverywhere looking after us and things innature. Two sessions: 10:30-11:15am; or12:30-1:15pm. For ages 2-4 w/adult.Reservations required, space is limited.Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 JarrettsvillePike, Monkton. 410-557-9570 x226Thrifty Tuesday at the B&O$. All aboard! The B&O Railroad Museumoffers half price admission for all visitors thefirst Tuesday of every month. Visitors maytour 7 buildings and platforms including themagnificent 1884 roundhouse. Climb on

board a real locomotive and see the mostimportant railroad collection in america.B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt Street,Baltimore. 410-752-2490 x221. 10am-4pm.

11WEDNESDAYSummer FairFree. Enjoy a variety of games, crafts andother activities! For all Ages. Registration isnot required. Norrisville HCPL, 5310Norrisville Road, Norrisville. 410-692-7850.10:30pm-12:00pm.Yu-Gi-Oh Dueling ClubFree. Activities include beginning instruction,tournaments and free play. For grades 5 andup. Registration is not required. AderdeenHCPL, 21 Franklin Street, Aberdeen. 410-273-5608. 3:00pm-5:00pm

12THURSDAYAdoptive/Foster Mom’s Night OutConnect and find support with other momswho share the bond of adopting or fostering.Open to prospective adoptive and fostermoms, too. Open Door Cafe, 528 Bel AirPike, Bel Air. 410-935-0793. 7:00pm-9:00pm.Nature storytimeFree. Join us for a children’s story and craftrelated to a theme about nature. Familiesare welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy

after the program. We request only dona-tions toward the craft for this program.Pre-registration is required by calling410-836-3050. Eden Mill Nature Center,1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville. 11am-12pm

13 FRIDAYFamily Campfires$. Join us at the Pontoon Pier property forfood and seasonal fun around the campfire.Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 OtterPoint Road, Abingdon. 410-612-1688.7:30pm-9:00am.

13-14 FRI. & SAT.Maryland State BBQ BashFree. The BBQ Bash features live music withlocal, regional, and national acts, top qualitybarbecue and other food vendors, sponsordisplays, crafters, various merchant vendors,farmer’ s market, and children’ s entertain-ment. Opens at 4pm on Fri. and noon on Sat.End at 10pm both days. Mary Risteau (StateOffice Building) Parking Lot, 108 S. BondStreet, Bel Air. 410-638-1023Havre de Grace Seafood FestivalFree. More than 25 vendors serving morethan 135 different foods; 100 Arts & CraftVendors featuring locally made products;Charity Raffle; live entertainment; SilentAuction. Ends at 7pm on Sat; 6pm on Sun.Tydings Park, Havre de Grace. 10:00am.

13-22 FRI. - SUN.Cal Ripken World Series,Babe Ruth LeagueFree. August 13-22. This exciting internationaltournament features 16 teams from aroundthe world and is the culminating tournamentof the Babe Ruth League’s 12U Cal RipkenDivision. Admission is free but you mustrequest tickets for the World ChampionshipGame on August 22nd. The RipkenAcademy, Aberdeen, 410-297-9292,http://crws2010.ripkenbaseball.com/.

14SATURDAYFamily Movie NightFree. A Bug’ s Life at 7:30pm. All are wel-come. Enjoy an evening in the park watchinga movie under the stars! Pre-Registration isrequired by calling 410-836-3050. Eden MillNature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville.410-836-3050. 7:30pm.Rainbow of Hope-Children’s Programat Father Martin’s Ashley$. The Rainbow of Hope Children’ s Programis designed to help children who live in ahome with addiction. Through art, games, apuppet show and other fun activities, childrenlearn about the disease of addiction and howto express and cope with many of theirfeelings. The Rainbow of Hope program is


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17TUESDAYKindergarten KickoffFree. Excited about starting kindergarten?Share the fun with stories and a craft. For kidsentering K. Two sessions: 11:15 and 2:00pm.Registration required. Bel Air HCPL, 100 E.Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air. 410-638-3151.Honeybee Hive MaintenanceFree. Join our head beekeeper, CybilPreston, as she demonstrates hive mainte-nance and answers questions you may haveconcerning honeybees, crop management,pests and disease, as well as the importanceofhoneybees. Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617Eden Mill Rd, Pylesville. 410-836-3050.4:30pm-5:30pm

18WEDNESDAYFamily CampfiresJoin us as we hear a presentation from ourguest speakers and then enjoy makingsmores around our campfire. Donations areaccepted to cover the cost of the smores!Pre-Registration is required by calling410-836-3050. Eden Mill Nature Center,1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville. 6:30pm-8pmChildren’s Crafts Day$. Make a craft and take a guided tour atnoon of the antique fire engines, a fire house,a variety of historical artifacts, and videos ofthe Great Baltimore Fire of 1904, one of theworst fires in American History. 11:00 am.The Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301 YorkRoad, Lutherville, MD 2109, (410) 321-7500.Teddy Bear’s Picnic$. Children bring their favorite bear or doll fora cruise and picnic. Parents welcome.Reservations req.11am - 12:30 pm, SkipjackMartha Lewis, Tydings Park, Havre de Grace,410-939-4078.

Maryland Wine Cruise$. Evening sail while enjoying Wine from alocal vineyard, cheese & fruit tray.Reservations req. 7-9pm, Skipjack MarthaLewis, Tydings Park, Havre de Grace,410-939-4078.

19THURSDAYNational Aviation Day Celebration$. Activities for all ages that recognizeMaryland’s contribution to aviation his-tory.11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Glenn L. MartinMaryland Aviation Museum, 701 WilsonPoint Road, Middle River, 410-682-6122.

21-22SAT. & SUN.Fiore Wine, Jazz & Art Festival$. Wine tasting, winery tours, arts and crafts,music and grape-stomping. Food available forpurchase. Noon to 6pm. Fiore winery, 3026whiteford road, pylesville. (410)879-4007.47th Annual Havre de GraceArt ShowFree. The Havre de Grace Art Show is proudto showcase the talents of artists and crafts-men from throughout the country along withentertainment and food. 10am - 5pm,Tydings Park, Havre de Grace 410-939-9342

25WEDNESDAYHide and Seek: Storytime inthe Gardens$. Animals have sneaky ways of staying safe.Learn how some animals hide and some usecamouflage. Two sessions: 10:30-11:15am or12:30-1:15pm. For ages 2-4 w/adult.Reservations required, space is limited.Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 JarrettsvillePike, Monkton. 410-557-9570 x226.10:30am-11:15am

26THURSDAYNature StorytimeFree. All are welcome who enjoy children’sliterature. Join us for a children’s story andcraft related to a theme about nature.


CalendarofEventsORGANIZATION CONTACTSAberdeen HCPL21 Franklin Street, Aberdeen410-273-5608

Abingdon HCPL2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon410-638-3990

Bel Air HCPL100 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Bel Air410-638-3151

Darlington HCPL1134 Main Street, Darlington410-638-3750

Eden Mill Nature Center1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville410-836-3050

Edgewood HCPL629 Edgewood Road, Edgewood410-612-1600

Fallston HCPL1461 Fallston Road, Fallston410-638-3003

Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum-Martin State Airport701 Wilson Point Rd.Hangar 5, Suite 531, Middle River410-682-6122

Hart’s Amphitheater3203 Turkey Point Road, Elkton410-287-2650

Hays House Museum324 Kenmore Avenue, Bel Air410-838-7691

Jarrettsville HCPL3722 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville410-692-7887

Jerusalem Mill2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville410-877-3560

Joppa HCPL655 Towne Center Drive, Joppa410-612-1660

Ladew Topiary Garden3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton410- 557-9466 and press 5

Milburn Stone TheatreCecil College, One Seahawk DriveNorth East, 410-287-1037

Pell Gardens108 Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City410-392-5740

Port Discovery35 Market Place, Baltimore410-727-8120

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Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunchto enjoy after the program. We request onlydonations toward the craft.Pre-registration isrequired by calling 410-836-3050. Eden MillNature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville.410-836-3050. 11am-12pm

27FRIDAYGreencorn Night Hike & CampfireOur last campfire program of the summer!Native Americans depended on corn, beans,& squash. We will make popcorn & s’moresover the fire. $. 8-9:30pm. Oregon RidgeNature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Road,Cockeysville, 410-887-1815.

28SATURDAYPeachFestFree. Come enjoy the last sweet days ofsummer and some good old fashionedcommunity spirit. In addition to celebratingthe peach crop from local growers, the festivalwill showcase local arts and crafts vendors.Plus, entertainment from 12:00pm - 4:00pmon three stages. Main Street - Cardiff/Whiteford, MD and Delta, PA, Whiteford.443-528-7730. 10:00am-6:00pm.Fairies & Elves$. Learn all about these mysterious inhabi-tants of the forest. Enjoy crafting houses for

them & make a craft to take home. Age 4+.2-4 pm. 8-9:30pm. Oregon Ridge NatureCenter, 13555 Beaver Dam Road,Cockeysville, 410-887-1815.2010 Party on the PlazaConcert SeriesFree. The Avenue at White Marsh, 8125Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore. Bring a lawn chairand enjoy local music by Lawnchair. 7-9pm410-931-0411.Midsummer Concert Series$. Boordy Vineyards, 12820 Long Green Pike,Hydes, MD 21082, Dance under the stars,enjoy reggae music by Mystic Vibrationswhile picnicking on the rolling hills ofMaryland’s oldest winery. 5:45-9:30 pm 410-592-5015.

29SUNDAYHousework at HamptonFree. Ranger Laura will lead this 60 minutetour about housework in the 18th and 19thcenturies. Hampton National Historic Site,535 Hampton Lane, Towson, 410-823-1309.

ONGOINGHarford County Mocha Moms SupportGroupFree. Harford County Mocha Mom’s is foryou! Mocha Mom’s is a nationwide supportgroup for mom’s of color but all are welcome.

Come chat, play, get advice and attend familyoutings. Meets every Monday. Church ofHoly Spirit. 540 Joppa Farm Rd., Joppa. 410-612-9198. 10am-12pmTwilight Canoe Trips$. These trips help acquaint the paddlers withthe natural surroundings on Deer Creek.Exploration of the environment, both the landand the water, is enhanced by the use ofcanoes to travel along Deer Creek. Basicpaddling instruction is provided before thetrip. Pre-Registration is required. Tues. &Thurs. Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 EdenMill Rd., Pylesville. 410-836-3050. 5:45pm-8:30pmGodspell$. A collection of beautifully written songs byStephen Schwartz, Godspell’s message oflove and happiness denies any real sectarianboundaries that might be expected in a playabout Christ and His teachings. Buffetincluded. Toby’s Baltimore,Best WesternHotel and Conference Center, 5625O’Donnell Street, Baltimore.410-649-1660.Critter ChowdownFree. Join us every Wednesday throughOctober, in the nature center to feed ourcritters. Take a turn feeding one of the turtlesor fish and watch the snakes eat their lunch!Pre-registration is required! Eden Mill NatureCenter, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville.410-836-3050. 3:00pm-4:00pmWonder Warehouse$. Expect the unexpected in the WonderWarehouse showcase of live science. Set in agiant industrial warehouse setting filled withodds and ends, visitors will encounter sciencelike never before. Maryland Science Center,601 Light Street, Baltimore. 410-685-2370The Hays House Museum$. The Hays House Museum offers visitors aglimpse into the daily life of a well-to-dofamily during the Federal period of Americanhistory in a house that still retains much of itsearliest architecture and materials. The HaysHouse Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave., Bel Air.410-838-7691. 1:00pm-4:00pm.Children’s Art ContestFree. Limit two entries/child. Theme: SpringTime ~ 9inch x 13inch; or smaller paper; onthe back, name, address, age and phonenumber; put in art collection box inside theHdG Public Library during library hours. Forchildren 3 thru 9. 443-502-2562 or 443-502-2418. HdG Public Library, 120 N. Union Ave.,Havre de Grace. 443-286-2728. 1pm-8pm.


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Kids Club Preschool

Our private preschool works to help every childgain the necessary academic and social skills tobe successful in elementary school. Limitedspaces still available for 2s, 3s and 4s for the2010-2011 school year.

Call for information about our Open House inNovember. Meet the teachers, see the classroomsand find out how Kids Club Preschool can helpprepare your child to be successful inkindergarten.

Birthday Parties | Club Rental

We offer all-inclusive parties for children of allages. Choose from BAACsplash, ObstacleChallenge or Extreme Sports parties. Small partiesof 20 or fewer children can be held everySaturday and Sunday afternoon. Larger partiescan rent portions of, or the whole facility, afterthe club closes.

Contact Brian Thomas at 410.838.2670 ext. 245for additional information.

Children’s Programs

Aquatics

Bel Air Athletic Club Swim School

A variety of classes that meet the needs of everyage and skill level are offered year-round. Group,private and semi-private lessons available.

Swim evaluations available to determine the bestlevel for your child.

Call 410.838.2670 or visit BelAirAthleticClub.comfor class times and prices.

USA Swim Team at the BAAC

It’s not too late to register and learn how muchfun competitive club swimming can be. The teamprovides something for every swimmer from thebeginner to the advanced, ages 5 and older.

We also welcome high school swimmers who arepreparing for the upcoming season that starts inNovember. Contact Ryan MacDonald foradditional information.

Kids Activities

BAACpack After School Program

Space is still available for the 2010-2011 schoolyear. This licensed after school programprovides children with a safe, structuredenvironment. Part-time and full-time optionsare available for students in kindergartenthrough middle school. After a day of sitting ata desk, children need the opportunity to playand be active. Our activities are balanced to

allow for homework while giving children thechance to play and have fun. Call for a list ofparticipating schools.

For additional information on either of theseprograms contact Virginia Green at410.838.2670 ext. 298, or Nancy Miller at 410-838-2670 ext 285.

Dance

Harford Dance Center

Students may still register for dance classes for the 2010-2011 season. Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,modern and pointe are offered. Classes for the beginner to the advanced dancer. Call forinformation on classes and times.

Please call for information on our 12 week mini-sessions beginning in January 2011.

Contact Danielle Ragaglia at 410.893.0022.

It’s a perfect time for parents to help theirchildren make the most of their expand-ing capabilities.George J. Toepfer, Supervisor of Social

Studies for the Harford County PublicSchools says parents can preparestudents for these broader concepts byintroducing their children to the largerworld around them.“In second grade, we look at the bigger

community and where I fit in the world,”he says. “Talk with your kids about thelarger world. Show them maps and whereplaces are.”He says children come to second grade

with a wide variety of experiences.“Some kids have parents in the military

and they have already traveled outsidethe U.S. and others have never been outof Aberdeen.”He suggests parents take their children

to the library to teach them about theircommunities. Show them the ChesapeakeBay and explain how protecting the water-way helps not just Maryland, but otherstates as well. Take them to museums andhistorical sites around town.“Try to help them develop that

world view.”Forest Hill Elementary School second

grade teacher Leslie Cain says children’sbroadening capabilities change the focusin math and science as well.“In second grade, students can under-

stand that a math problem can be solvedin different ways,” she says. And, moreimportantly, second grade teachers areasking children to explain how theyarrived at their answers.“We want them to share their thinking,”

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ExpandingWorld View:

2nd GradeBY STACEY ALATZAS

Second grade is the time when students’ minds open up to the

larger world. They now have the capacity to comprehend more of

what they read. Their worlds encompass more than just their

neighborhoods. They don’t just solve a math problem, they learn

how to explain how they solved it.

where they record their observationsin booklets.“Look at it. Think about it and write

your thoughts down,” says Cain.Parents can reinforce this skill at home,

she says, by asking a child to solve a mathproblem and then asking the child, “Howdid you do that?”“Give them the independence to do it

on their own. Make sure they’re doing itcorrectly. Get them to talk about how theydid it.”

Parents can also foster this kind ofdiscussion by playing math games withtheir children.

“When you’re playing games, you’retalking about what’s happening,” saysCain.

Talking about what’s happening is alsoa key element in developing your second-grader’s advancing reading skills.

Kristine Scarry, Harford County PublicSchools Coordinator of ReadingIntervention Programs for grades K-12,used this technique with her own son.When they read together, she told her

son, “I don’t even have to turn the page,and this author is already making methink what is going to happen.”She would ask him if he could visualize

what was happening in the story. And shewould ask if he could guess about whatwas going to happen in a story.Using words he would hear used in

school like infer, summarize and clarifyalso helped.It’s important to foster reading compre-

hension skills at this stage becausesecond-graders are now learning todecode multi-syllable words, she says.“They have to look for chunks of the

word and put it all together.”This new challenge can slow children’s

comprehension. A good way to keepreaders on track is to make story timemore of a conversation.“We need to stop them and say, ‘Did

you picture what you just read?’ It’s almostlike we have to tell them what we’rethinking when we’re reading,” says Scarry.“Kids might think reading is just sayingthe words and not thinking the words andwe need to let them in on it.”


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