Nuggets for Teaching Kids

Nugget #1

If you have a group of children with lots of snow on the bottom of their boots, have the snow and bag their boots together (“boot clapping”). Then you can help each individual child get into her/his skis!

Nugget #2

Your class is learning how to walk in their boots. You set up the snowboards in a course for them to jump over, step over and go around. They have gained balance and stability in a fun atmosphere.

Nugget #3

Take time this summer to find out what is the latest and greatest in the kids entertaiment industry. Pay attention to the movies, cartoons, and merchandise in the toy section. It is so great when you know enough to ask questions about characters and then let the kids fill you in on the details. Besides the kid flicks have an enormous amount of adult humor woven