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Building a Strong Parent Teacher Relationship
10 Backpack Safety Can Prevent Serious Injuries 12 How to Buy Back to School Clothes Without Busting you Budget
14 Serving the Greater San Antonio Area, including Schertz, New Braunfels, Helotes and Bulverde
14 How To Help Kids Choose An Extracurricluar Activity 25 Cowboy Pete’s Favorites
Activities 16 Cooking with Kids 22 Dining 26 Arts & Crafts 27 Events
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Education
Building A Strong ParentTeacher Relationship Once a school year begins, many students spend more time in the classroom with their teachers than they do at home with their parents. That’s especially true in dual-income households where both parents work outside of the home. Though many parents would love to spend more time with their children, doing so can be difficult when both parents must go to work every day. Because kids spend so much time with their teachers, it’s important for parents to work toward building a strong parent-teacher relationship. Such a
relationship fosters communication, which can help a young student do his or her best in and out of the classroom, something that’s a goal for parents and teachers alike. Parents interested in developing a strong relationship with their kids’ teachers can take several steps to make that happen. • Meet your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year. Teachers have many students come in and out of their classroom on any given day, so it can be hard for teachers to initiate a relationship with parents. Parents have significantly fewer
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Education children to look after, so they should take the first step toward building a relationship with teachers. Introduce yourself at the onset of the school year, providing phone numbers and e-mail addresses where you can be reached. Let the teacher know you’re available for discussion any time during the school year and that you look forward to the coming school year and working with the teacher as the year progresses. • Attend “Back to School Night.” School events like an open house or a “Back to School Night” are a great way to help kids grow acclimated to their school. But such events also make great opportunities for parents to learn more about their kids’ teachers than they might have learned during their introductory meeting. Such events may allow teachers to explain the curriculum for the upcoming year, and teachers may feel encouraged when parents show an active interest in such events. • Prioritize parent-teacher conferences. Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity for parents to speak to their children’s teacher one-on-one. Unlike an introductory meeting or an open house at the beginning of the school year, a parent-teacher conference allows parents and teachers to specifically discuss
students in private. Teachers may provide insight into how a child is performing and behaving in the classroom, offering advice as to how to improve that performance or suggestions as to how to encourage kids to keep up the good work. Such conferences may be your only opportunity for a one-onone, in-person discussion about your child, so make sure you’re on time and that you don’t miss these conferences. Your child’s teacher will appreciate it, and you can use this as an opportunity to ask any questions you have about your child. • Keep the channels of communication open. If it’s been awhile since you’ve spoken to your child’s teacher, don’t be afraid to e-mail the teacher to check in or see if you can lend a helping hand. In addition, if your child really enjoys a teacher’s class, don’t be hesitant to share that with the teacher. Teachers appreciate compliments just like other professionals, and parents should express their gratitude to those teachers who are working hard to make learning fun for their youngsters. Establishing a strong relationship with a child’s teacher can help parents ensure students are making the most of their time in the classroom.
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Backpack Safety Can Prevent Serious Injuries Trips and falls on the playground may account for the majority of injuries that send school children to the nurse’s office. But backpacks cause their fair share of injuries as well. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there are more than 7,300 backpack-related injuries per year. Children routinely carry more than the recommended weight in school backpacks and, compounding the problem, also carry their bags incorrectly. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical agencies recommend that a child’s backpack should weigh no more than 10 to 20 percent of the child’s body weight. However, this figure should be adjusted based on a child’s fitness level and strength. That means that the average sevenyear-old second grader who weighs between 55 and 60 pounds should be carrying no more than 11 to 12 pounds in his or her backpack. A backpack that is too heavy may cause * red marks on the shoulders or back from the straps * tingling or numbness in the arms and back * changes in posture when wearing the backpack, and * pain anywhere in the back. To compound these problems, which also may include nerve damage resulting from pressure on nerves in the shoulders, children should lighten their loads and carry backpacks correctly. The following tips are some additional ways
youngsters can prevent backpackrelated injuries. * Carry only necessary items. Children should only carry what is required for that particular school day in their backpacks. If teachers routinely have students carry home many heavy books, parents can consult with the teachers to see if there are other options. * Distribute weight evenly. Items in the backpack should be spread out to distribute the weight across the entire back. Heavier items should be at the bottom of the pack. * Use both straps. Using only one strap shifts the backpack weight to one side, causing the back and shoulders to strain. Many orthopedists have reported treating children with back or shoulder pain as the result of carrying backpacks incorrectly. * Choose the correct backpack size. The size of the backpack should match the scale of the child and should rest evenly in the middle of the child’s back. * Lift safely. Children should lift their backpacks by bending their knees and lifting to protect their backs. There are some safety features parents can look for when purchasing backpacks. A padded back reduces pressure on the muscles and can be more comfortable, while compression straps make the backpack sturdier. Additionally, reflective material on the backpack can make the child more visible to motorists.
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How To Buy School Clothes Without Busting Your Budget Parents often note that kids seem to grow like weeds. Pants that once reached to the tops of a youngster’s feet quickly become too short, while once-loose shirts may soon become too snug. Many parents find themselves regularly in children’s clothing departments stocking up on the basics, which can put quite a dent in already stretched-thin budgets. Although children’s wardrobes are added to at various times of the year, the bulk of shopping occurs just before the school year begins. Though clothing can be expensive, families need not bust their budgets when shopping for kids’ clothing. By shopping smart and concentrating on fashion staples, it’s easier to stretch money further. • Spread out purchases. Shopping early allows parents to make the most of sales. Warm weather clothing generally goes on sale in July to make room for new fall lines. Considering the first few months of school still may be warm, shortsleeved shirts will still have utility and are generally less expensive than sweaters and sweatshirts. Staggering purchases also enables parents to develop a clothing allowance each and every month instead of having one large bill at a certain point in the year. Parents can even add to their children’s wardrobes during the holiday season, when clothes tend to get reduced again for holiday sales. • Don’t discount hand-me-downs. It’s trendy to recycle clothing and also to be environmentally conscious by putting items to good use again and again. Aside from you and your wallet, no one will know if your child is wearing a secondhand pair of pants or a brand new pair. Many school moms are anxious to swap clothing with others to lessen their own financial burdens with children’s clothing. Start a clothing swap with a
group of friends, and you may find you have more than you need in the way of clothes for the kids. • Take stock of what you already have. How many times have you run out to the grocery store for a missing ingredient only to find that very item buried at the back of the pantry? The same thing happens with kids’ clothes. Before taking kids clothes shopping, take inventory of their closets. Have little ones try on clothes to see which items still fit and which can be discarded or donated. Make a list of the items you need to cut down on impulse spending at the store. • Invest in the right high-quality pieces. Spending a fortune for a trendy pair of pants that may end up getting ruined on the playground is not the best way to shop. However, investing in a quality pair of shoes that will last much of the year is a good investment. Know when to splurge and when it’s okay to shop at the discount store. • Stock up on staples. A straight-leg cut of jeans, some solid colored polo shirts and an A-line dress or skirt are some classic foundation pieces for children’s wardrobes. Such items tend to last longer than trendy items that may only last a few months before the next trend arrives. • Learn to layer. Layering items can make pieces look like new by putting them together in different combinations. • Leave it to the kids. Parents often worry about what other parents will think of their own children’s clothing. Children do not typically worry about such things until their preteen or teenage years. You may spend less money on clothing simply because your child has a few favorite shirts and pants he or she wears over and over. That’s less laundry for you and less money you have to spend on new clothes.
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How to help kids choose an extracurricular activity Today’s kids are busier than ever before. Commitments in the classroom coupled with a full slate of extracurricular activities have ensured that many of today’s school-aged children don’t have a minute to spare. While it’s important for kids to embrace extracurricular activities, parents know it’s not always easy helping kids find the right activity that allows them to grow outside the classroom while still focusing on their responsibilities inside it. In addition, kids’ interests tend to change at the drop of a hat, so something they want to do today might bore them come tomorrow. To help kids choose and manage their extracurricular activities, consider the following tips. • Emphasize that schoolwork must come first. Kids get excited about extracurricular activities, especially ones involving sports where they get to spend time playing with their friends. But parents should emphasize that school still comes first and that, if schoolwork starts to suffer, participation in extracurricular activities will be put on hold until kids get their studies back on track. • Go over coursework at the start of the school year. Examine a child’s course load before choosing an extracurricular activity. It’s important to do this each year, as coursework gets more difficult as children get older. Just because a child could handle a couple of afterschool activities a week when
he or she was in fifth grade does not mean such a schedule will be as manageable when the same child reaches high school. Go over coursework and requirements as early as possible, preferably before the school year starts, so you and your child can get a grip on what can and can’t be handled with regards to extracurricular activities. • Get a grasp of the commitment required of a given activity. Extracurricular activities require various levels of commitment. Varsity sport participation, for example, typically requires daily commitment and often requires kids to participate on weekends or even the sport’s “off-season,” which may include summer vacation. However, volunteering with a local charity likely won’t require such a large commitment and such charities often allow volunteers to choose their own schedules. Parents and their children should consider the level of commitment an extracurricular requires and choose the activity they’re most comfortable with. • Don’t overlook the social benefits of extracurricular activities. When helping kids choose an extracurricular activity, it’s important to leave the ultimate decision in their hands. After all, kids won’t get much of the experience if they’re reluctant to participate. However, parents should not overlook the social benefits of extracurricular activities. Consider those benefits
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Activities when helping kids choose activities, especially if they’re likely to choose solitary activities like learning a musical instrument. It’s good to encourage such interests, but also try to encourage a balance between solitary activities and
ones that encourage socialization with peers, such as a sports team, debate club or volunteering with other students at a local charity. • Don’t forget the fun factor. Extracurricular activities are not just supposed to instill character, they’re also supposed to be fun. If kidsaren’t having fun or showing any interest in a given extracurricular activity, then help them find another one. Kids need time to have fun away from school just like adults need time for fun away from the office. Weigh how enjoyable a given activity figures to be for your youngster before signing them up
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Ingredients Apple slices Deli ham (thinly sliced) Cheddar cheese, thickly sliced and cut into triangles Instructions 1. Arrange a piece of cheddar cheese on one apple wedge. 2. Wrap ham around the middle of the apple and cheese. Notes To keep the apples from browning, brush the slices with lemon juice after coring and slicing.
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Ingredients 2 Flour Tortillas, 6″ in size 4 Thin Slices of Salami (or preferred meat) 1 Large Egg, whisked in a small bowl ¼ Cup of Shredded Cheese Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray mini muffin tin with cooking spray. 2. Warm tortilla in the microwave for about 10 seconds so it’s pliable. 3. Cut the tortillas into four equal pieces, by slicing it both vertically and horizontally right in the middle. 4. Cut salami slices into halves, creating eight equal pieces. 5. Put tortilla into the muffin tin, gently pushing down and shaping until a small cup is formed. Then repeat with the salami inside the tortilla. 6. Evenly pour the egg in the center of each ‘cup’, about ¾ full. 7. Top with cheese and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
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Ingredients 8 hot dogs 4 slices (3/4 oz each) American cheese, each cut into 6 strips 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 8 wooden corn dog sticks Instructions 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 3 strips of cheese into each slit. 2. Separate dough into triangles. Wrap dough triangle around each hot dog. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, cheese side up. 3. Bake at 375°F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. 4. Insert 1 stick in each crescent dog.
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NO BAKE FRUITY PEBBLES GRANOLA BARS Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup honey 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups quick oats 2 1/2 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
Instructions 1. In a sauce pan combine the butter, honey, and sugar. Cook on low heat until melted and it starts to bubble. Turn the heat down and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. 2. Stir together the oats and cereal in a bowl. Pour the hot butter mixture over the top and stir until completely coated. Press the cereal tightly into an 8x8 pan that has been buttered. Let set before cutting into bars. Makes 24 cereal squares.
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6 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter softened and cut into pieces 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp. milk Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Place shredded sharp cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt and crushed red pepper flakes in a food processor. Pulse until the dough turns into coarse crumbs. 3. Add milk and process until dough forms into a ball. 4. Roll dough out onto a floured surface. Try your best to roll into a rectangular shape and until the dough reaches about 1/8” thickness. 5. With a pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into 1” squares. Use flat end of a wooden skewer to poke a hole in center of squares. 6. Place crackers on a greased baking sheet, at least 1/4” apart from one another. 7. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges just start to brown. You don’t want to over cook these. Store any not being eaten right away in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
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Once you walk onto Schiltterbahn’s grounds, you might have to take a few seconds to compose yourself, when you see water rides towering above your head. Not only can you tube down the lazy river, crash through waves in the pool and picnic along the water, but you can ride the water! Yes, there are water roller coasters, for those of you who love water slides, you’re in luck, You can slide down on your back, in a tube or with a friend! Schiltterbahn allows you to bring in outside food and this is definitely a good idea because with all the attractions, you’re going to find it easy to spend a whole day there! If you want to transform your family day trip into a whole weekend getaway, book a room at Schiltterbahn’s very own resort. Staying at this resort offers perks, such as unlimited access to the park! You’re also nestled right along the Comal River. (830) 625-2351 · 400 North Liberty Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Located in Southtown, King William District, MadHatters Tea is the perfect place for a tete-a-tete over your favorite tea, enjoy Belgian waffles during brunch, or meet for a lunch that will have you planning your next visit before you walk out the door. If you’re wanting some healthy, homemade-esque take out, this is an excellent choice. They have all the traditional favorites such as turkey and tuna salad sandwiches, but also offer some not-so-usual deli items such as couscous, turkey burgers and a grilled eggplant and hummus sandwich. One could always plan a great Tea Party for a birthday, Bridal or Baby shower at MadHatters, they have a quaint party room located in the back of the building. (210) 212-4832 • 320 Beauregard St • www.madhatterstea.com
Toy Werks provides the best selection of toys, dolls, games, books, craft and science kits, and stuffed animals in San Antonio with a fun and friendly hands-on environment. Kids and kids at heart are welcome to come in and play! You’ll find Play Areas throughout the store where kids can try out some of our favorite toys. CAUTION: Once you enter, it is often hard to leave! No matter what the occasion, they will have the appropriate gift and will gladly Gift Wrap it for FREE!! Come experience a REAL TOY STORE!!! With brands such as Lego™, Playmobil, Schleich, Safari, Papo, Bruder Trucks & Breyer Horses, Melissa and Doug, Ravensburger, Corolle Dolls, Thomas the Train, Plasma Cars & Ez Rollers, & Calico Critters, you can’t go wrong. (210) 490-7171 • 923 North Loop 1604 E • www.mytoywerks.com Please tell our advertisers you heard about them in alamoareakids.com Enjoy San Antonio 25
Arts & Crafts Crafts WILD THINGS BOOKMARK
You’ll need: Four-inch Paper Clips Brightly Colored Fuzzy Yarn Low Temperature Glue Gun Scissors 10 mm Wiggle Eye or Craft Eyes Instructions: 1. Cut pieces of yarn about six inches long placing them on top of each other until you have a nice pile of them. Pick them all up and string one end of the pile through the top of the paper clip. 2. Place a small amount of glue on the paper clip and then fold the pieces of yarn in half up over the glue forming a pom pom. 3. Cut another piece of yarn and use it to tie the folded pieces together forming the head and hair. 4. To finish glue on wiggle eyes or other doll eyes.
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You’ll need: paper towel roll or cardboard tube toothpicks or skewers dry beans, rice, or corn wire cutters pencil pushpin dot stickers glue colorful paper or other decorating materials scissors rubber bands Instructions: 5. Before you start, mark your cardboard tube with a pencil where the holes will go. You can follow the natural spiral line of the tube. 6. Start holes with a pushpin. Roll the pin around to make the hole bigger. 7. Push toothpicks or skewers into all the holes. add a drop of glue into each hole. 8. Cut the excess off the toothpicks on the outside with wire cutters. Make them flush(as possible). 9. Add some glue to one end of the tube, wrap paper or wax paper around the end, and secure with a rubber band. 10. Put dry beans into the tube. 11. Close the other end. 12. Decorate the outside of the tube with paper. You might want to cover all the holes with dot stickers first. You cold also cut a sheet of paper to wrap around the tube, decorate it first, then glue around the tube.
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Events Click on the Calendar Icon on our website for details about the following events. www.alamoareakids.com
AUGUST Kidcation Week Kick Off Festival Hosted By Alamo Area Kids August 8 - August 10 Travis Park Summer’s last jam-packed adventure starts on Friday 8/8 in Travis Park as Alamo Area Kids and Family hosts the official Kidcation Week Kick Off Festival. This free three-day event will feature family-friendly activities, arts & crafts, storytelling, food trucks, live entertainment and more!
SEPTEMBER Alamo City Comic Con September 26 - September 28 Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio’s premier and largest pop culture event. From comic books, video games, collecting to costumes...this con has everything you are into. Guest list includes Lori Petty, Ron Marz, Chandler Riggs, Kevin Eastman and more!
OCTOBER
Shrek The Musical August 13- September 27 The Magik Theatre Based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film, this hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre comes to life on the Magik stage. Full of allnew songs, dancing and breathtaking scenery, SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! Kidcation Art Party August 14, 2014 McNay Art Museum Free art making fun at the McNay! Free music concert and art making activities on the McNay grounds. Part of ART, MUSIC, FOOD & DRINKS: McNay Second Thursdays. Food available for purchase from San Antonio favorite food trucks. Drinks courtesy of the San Antonio Current. Free admission to the McNay from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. Ser Padres Day August 16 San Antonio Children’s Museum Ser Padres is pleased to offer families the chance to visit the San Antonio Children’s Museum for a FREE day filled with fun activities on August 16, 2014 as part of Kidcation Week.
28th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest October 9 - October 12 Gruene Historic District This Americana event benefiting the United Way of Comal County features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food and wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All four days will be filled with vintner and music events, wine, food & beer samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction. Chosen Benefit Race October 25 Rockin R River Rides - Gruene, TX Set in between Austin & San Antonio, New Braunfels is the perfect destination race. Our flagship race & home of Chosen’s founding, this beautiful race runs along the Guadalupe River & is miles away from the large metro race feel but with all the same attention to big city amenities. Join us for our 5th Anniversary Race this year! 22nd Annual Texas Clay Festival October 25 - October 26 Buck Pottery - Gruene Historic District Respected potters and sculptors from around Texas display, sell their wares, and demonstrate a variety of techniques. Hands-on activities are available for children.
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