Parents and nursery schools can help develop a child's sense of time through simple, meaningful activities.

Feb 2, 2011 - Daniela Jamois

Children's theatre in Australia is less than forty years old, but has developed steadily over time to provide a small base of children's theatre companies today.

Apr 21, 2009 - David Burton

Tracing the history of children's musicals from the time of child starts like Shirley Temple and Judy Garland, to Disney animated movies like classic Sleeping Beauty.

Aug 27, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Fun activities to engage children in learning about their roots.

Dec 29, 2010 - Jennifer Holik-Urban

Why did racially biased books mainly directed against African Americans become so popular for primary school students in America?

Dec 28, 2009 - William Cook

BBC kids' show won the British Comedy Award for Best Sketch Show. A funny TV programme which is accurate but funny and can be enjoyed by KS2, KS3 and older.

Jan 23, 2011 - Deborah Percy

Children learning about the history of terrariums will better understand the devastating effects air pollution can have on plant life.

Sep 2, 2011 - Jenny Kile

Summer or Christmas vacation is the ideal time to get kids involved in family history. Here are some fun activities that can bring the generations closer.

Nov 4, 2010 - Katharine Garstka

Introduce children to local history with a visit to a cemetery. The gravestones trigger inquiry. Topics to discuss include war, immigration and disease.

Jul 4, 2010 - Gina Barrett Putt

The story of Molly Bannaky, grandmother of Benjamin Banneker, provides a window into the daily lives of slaves and indentured servants in colonial America.

May 10, 2010 - Sheila Lamb

Commemorative holidays can lead to interesting learning activities for children through related printables, crafts, and stories.

May 23, 2011 - Sara McGrath

Kotlowitz looks at the role of the school system in areas of poverty, and paints a picture of what life is like for people living in the projects.

Dec 11, 2008 - Jennifer Wagaman

Obesity has become a prevalent problem across the United States these days, especially in young children, leading to diabetes and other medical problems.

Mar 7, 2010 - James Vassallo

With good medical management, children with diabetes can maintain normal blood sugar levels and reduce symptoms.

Jan 17, 2010 - Sarah Thomas

Migraine headaches often appear in children. If a parent has migraines, there is a 50% chance that a child will also suffer from migraines.

Apr 26, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Children love to watch birds. There is a substantial wow-factor involved with watching their eating and nesting habits, and comparing their colors and sizes.

Feb 1, 2010 - Sarah Shaw

Traveling vaudevillians' children cared for by family or cast members seldom attended schools, and learned hard life lessons.

Apr 24, 2012 - Kathleen Airdrie

Have you ever been curious about how nannies came to be, and how far they date back? The first nannies, called nurses, are different than nannies today.

Nov 13, 2008 - Denise Oliveri