Mrs. Thorp's Third Grade Blog

Maybe you have been thinking about teaching your child about the importance of the census. Well, the government has put out a web site with lots of great ways to help your child learn about why this is important. From preschool to high school, there are ideas that you can use.  You can integrate into [...]

Dads, how can you help your child do better in school?  In this post I will give some ways that you can do just that. Recently, a former co-worker of mine spent part of his day off reading stories at his child’s preschool class.  His child, as well as the other children loved it.  That [...]

This sounds like a fun way to help your child love writing. Tikatok – Imagine a Story. Create a Book.. Writing skills are so important.  When your child loves to write, he/she will become a better writer.  Many times children just need some motivation, this site promises to give your children the motivation that they [...]

Here in Michigan the economy is suffering.  School districts are cutting their budgets and parents are fearing that their children are not going to get the education that they need. Here is one solution:  Volunteer The Detroit Free Press and the school system are teaming up to encourage people to volunteer in schools 100,000 hours [...]