Hello Everyone!
Want to spend time with your kids, build up reading skills, and help them learn to love books? You can do all three when you read aloud to your child. I have enjoyed hearing about all the books the children have been reading at home!
I hope many of you were able to enjoy the Olympic games with your children. I heard many conversations between the children at school, and it was fun to hear stories about families watching together too. Many cheered on team USA, and discussed their most favorite events.
Whether your kids love playing HORSE in the driveway or wearing jerseys for games in the school gym, basketball is a fun, exciting game to play and to watch. If it's a favorite of your kids', then now is a great time to gather as a family and watch some basketball - College basketball, that is. March is the big time for the players of the NCAA basketball teams, who battle it out all month and into April to be the top college team of the year.
There are so many things that kids can learn by watching sports with their family-- particularly March Madness. It can help you explain how important it is to always DO YOUR BEST. It can give you an opportunity to talk about what influences CONFIDENCE and when confidence is needed. (check out
The Mind of a Champion
) My favorite saying as a coach was, "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Practice makes perfect!" Another fun topic can be IT'S NOT OVER, UNTIL ITS OVER.
"March Madness" is a big thing at my house, and it is my favorite time to watch basketball because the game is played until the buzzer sounds. Every year there is at least one (and usually more) of the teams who win with under 10 seconds left in the game. We do a family bracket along with several other brackets and cheer the teams on.
What? You don't watch with your kids? It can be that rare opportunity where you and your kids can agree on what to watch. It could be a fun way to connect with your child. As a parent, it can be fun to help your child understand their competitive spirit, and especially their love of the game. Watching sports together gives us a chance to cheer on together! Attending games and watching sports on TV equals lots of family time in many households.
Well, anyway, it is my hope that you find some fun activities to do with your family this month, no matter what it is. Remember to read, read, and read some more!
In Partnership,
Mrs. Hayes
