Vegas Kids Zone

Story Pirates Have New Treasures for Kids and Parents

I reached out to Story Piratesartistic director Lee Overtree to ask him to give a shout out to local kids who may need a pick me up this “school” year!  Overtree and the cast miss playing for kids at their active live shows. Afterall, it’s the kids that make the Story Pirates thrive onstage! He chatted with us about what kids, and parents, can do to keep those important creative juices flowing,…

Teen Career Tips from a Marketing Director

Each Tuesday, I talk to local professionals to get an inside glimpse into what they do and ask them to offer advice to teens who may be considering a job in that field. The month of September will include an educator and small business owner, professional musician and and costume designer. Teens homeschooling in Nevada and considering college or moving into a trade school can get to know more…

Superhero Training for Your Homeschool

Getting stale in your homeschool efforts? The Avengers can help! Bring the power of superheroes into your homeschool to stave off that back-to-school boredom.

Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.is FREE every Thursday and Friday for locals! There is an $8 ticket processing fee, and when you get your ticket, you’ll see why. It’s a keepsake for sure. The kind superheroes have created missions for…

First Language Lessons Grammar Books Pros and Cons

We are struggling with grammar. I’m no grammar slouch, but even I am getting bogged down with teaching them diagramming and predicate noun and subjective…whatever.

We were doing an online course and then supplemented with worksheets. I felt it was overkill and we were simply spinning our wheels, mired down with memorization rather than comprehension.

We had heard of First Language Lessonsfrom a…

Kids Music and Community Inspire 123 Andres

The current lockdown can be a unique opportunity to learn the importance of relationships, family, friends, community, and cultivate them with love, care and understanding. Latin Grammy winners Andres and Christina, the duo behind 123 Andres, are lifting kids spirits with new songs and a Sunday livestream. “These times have brought to light that there’s still a lot of work to be done in order to…

If you are considering volunteering, I’ve created a Volunteer Kit to help Las Vegas teens in their efforts. It has prompts to find out what type of volunteering they may be best suited for, what can help them in their career goals, a worksheet for keeping track of organizations and availability as well as a two-week timesheet to keep track of volunteer hours for college applications or other…

Las Vegas Teen Spotlight – Zane Nute

I reached out to local youth leaders and asked if they had any students that truly stood out to be included in the ongoing Las Vegas Teen Spotlight series. It’s part of the Teen Career Tips focus happening through September on Vegas Kids Zone.

Leader in the Making

Jordan Sommaggio, youth development director for the YMCA of Southern Nevada, immediately came back with a rising star in his…

Teen Career Tips from NEAT Services

Each Tuesday, I talk to local professionals to get an inside glimpse into what they do and ask them to offer advice to teens who may be considering a job in that field. The month of September will include a professional musician, marketing director and costume designer. Teens homeschooling in Nevadaand considering college or moving into a trade school can get to know more about the career they…

Top 5 Reasons Vegas is BEST for Families

I receive so many emails from parents planning to move to Las Vegas, asking what area of town is best for families to raise kids. Las Vegas is a diverse metropolis with a strong, closely-knitted and supportive community. The valley has thriving neighborhoodsclose to major shopping and excellent schools, pockets of family-friendly areas in established master-planned communities and tracks of new…

Unexpected Homeschooler Overcomes Obstacles

Lara Magdzinski is a mom of two adventurous boys who started homeschooling on the fly. I love her posts and asked if she’d share her homeschool journey as part of our How We Homeschool series. I talk to homeschoolers around the globe for the Worldschoolers and Roadschooling series as well. Come back each Friday for a new homeschool family’s triumphs, lessons and favorite resources.

I am an…

Tips to Homeschool Fifth Grade for Reluctant Learners

It’s an end and a beginning. Fifth grade is when the skills that your kiddos have been honing through elementary school will need to be firmed up to set a solid foundation for the upper grades ahead.

Here’s the basics of what a fifth grader will need to know in the main subjects. I’ve included some tips for reluctant readers and math haters. We have one of each and I do my best to keep tears out…

U.S Postal Service History and Odd Facts for Kids

The U.S. Postal Service processes millions of letters across the country every single day by more than 500,000 civilians. They collect, sort and deliver letters, packages and medicine to families, businesses and medical offices through snow, rain, heat and even gloom of night.

The history of the U.S. Postal Service is rooted in the start of the country. But it’s not the boring business that…

Fun Educational Activities to Do With Kids

Cristin Howard runs Smart Parent Advice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads. Cristin writes about all of the different ups and downs of parenting, provides solutions to common challenges, and reviews products that parents need to purchase.

Your child’s brain is like a sponge. It’s always absorbing what it sees, hears, and feels. Kids are always learning, even when it looks…

Leadership and Distance Learning at YMCA

Working parents have a few options to help their child distance learn and receive high-quality care during the day. The YMCA of Southern Nevada designed a program to be affordable and an option for families who need educational opportunities and care at different times throughout the day.

Distance Learning at YMCA

The Y Cares Educational Enrichment Programcombines fun, character-building…