FreeStuff4Kids » Teachables http://freestuff4kids.net Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:32:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Virtual Stock Trading for Kids http://freestuff4kids.net/2010/01/03/virtual-stock-trading-for-kids/ http://freestuff4kids.net/2010/01/03/virtual-stock-trading-for-kids/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:27:27 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/?p=846 moneypieAre you looking for ways to teach kids about how the stock market works? I’ve found a couple of stock trading games for kids that will simulate real-life trading and give kids a sense of what it’s like to invest in the real stock market.

Virtual Stock Exchange

  • Create public or private games with a cash balance you set
  • Choose from thousands of available games
  • Test your strategy with a personal portfolio
  • Leverage powerful news and research resources from MarketWatch

How the Market Works

Their virtual stock exchange allows you to practice buying and selling real stocks using imaginary money for the purpose of gaining experience with stock trading. This is also known as paper trading or fantasy trading.

Recommended book for further investing instruction:

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The Parks Service also has a “WebRanger” program where kids can sign up and earn a badge for working through 50 learning activities.

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The really cool and different thing is how they are going about it. They have created a safe online experience that offers educational digital content to kids and their families for  free. The site’s online puzzle-adventure games, animated web stories and “behind-the-scenes” videos have been designed by experts to help parents teach their kids about altruism and to inspire them to know they can make a difference in the lives of other people. The secret is that it does all this on “kid terms” – in a fun, cool and relatable way. Additionally, the content aims to get kids enthusiastic about the world of medicine and science.

]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/2009/02/13/learn-about-medicine-and-science-at-generation-cures/feed/ 0 Free Printables to Teach Kids About Money & Get Ready for Kindergarten http://freestuff4kids.net/2009/01/28/free-printables-to-teach-kids-about-money-get-ready-for-kindergarten/ http://freestuff4kids.net/2009/01/28/free-printables-to-teach-kids-about-money-get-ready-for-kindergarten/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:16:38 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/?p=543 tessyI have a great site to share with you today! The Tessy & Tab Reading Club site has several wonderful looking learning kits for reading, kindergarten readiness, money management and even a plane pack to keep the kids busy while on a trip. Two of these kits have high quality printables available for download on their site! The money manager set has allowance worksheets, chore charts and some planning sheets for kids to help them progress towards their plans to spend, share and save the money they earn.  The kindergarten readiness set has several printable sheets as well, among them is a set of 26 letter practice sheets.

They also have a “fun page” on the site that includes several online games and printables, including a fun match game and lots of coloring sheets.

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First observed in 1868 in honor of Civil War soldiers, Memorial Day these days for those of us who live in the US is often just a day off from work for parents and an opportunity for some family time. As we try to teach our kids an appreciation for those who have served, and are serving our country to ensure our freedom and security, here are some links to teach about the history of the holiday and ideas for observing the day:

History of Memorial Day

Send a care package to a service member through the USO

E-Cards to send to those serving in the Armed Forces

Some Memorial Day wallpapers and links to memorial sites

Memorial Day Word Search

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Resources 

Frederick Douglas – American Visionary online museum exhibit chronicles the history of Douglass, his ideas, and his influences.

American Slave Narratives:  An Online Anthology a collection of interviews with former slaves who discuss their lives before and after freedom. The site features photos and RealAudio sound clips from one of the original interviews.

Coloring Pages

Rosa Parks

Martin Luther King, Jr

George Washington Carver

Jackie Robinson
Craft

Sparkling African Collar Necklace transform an ordinary paper plate into stylish ethnic jewelry.

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