Monday Monday

Ah yes, Monday. Back to work after spring break Monday. And my beautiful sunshine has disappeared behind gray clouds, but at least it was pretty most of the time last week. I'll be busy today-seeing six students plus catching up on housework and writing. That MAY keep me out of trouble, but who knows.

So what can you do with your kids today to build skills? How about making a map? Find some graph paper if you can. It makes drawing to scale a lot easier for older kids. Now choose an area to map, like a room or your yard. Pick an appropriate scale and start measuring. See if the youngster can accurately mark the locations of the important stuff in the area.

Map skills are very important to adults. It's what we use to find our way, especially when we're going somewhere new or in an unfamiliar area. We need to be so good at using maps that we can read them in the dark and with those quick little glances that you use when you're supposed to be driving. Help your kids build this valuable skill!