Your Child, Ages 7-11

Dear Parents,

Getting your child involved in sports is a great way to instill healthy habits. Help keep him safe from common sports injuries and teach him the importance of good sportsmanship.

April is National Poetry Month! Work on your child's poetry skills with some fun skill-builders and challenging quizzes.

Finally, hop into spring with some family-friendly Easter activities. Get creative while coloring your Easter eggs, and then use them to set up the perfect Easter egg hunt.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Sports Etiquette
Encourage your child to get involved with sports.

Five Tips on Staying Safe and Fit Sports Ethics for Parents Foul Balls and Furious Fathers Preventing Sports Injuries

Common Baseball Injuries Ideas From Parents: Good Sportsmanship Is Gymnastics Right for Your Child? More on Sports for Elementary-School Kids

National Poetry Month
Help your child develop his poetry skills.

Metaphorically Speaking Quiz Fill in the Blank: Parts of Speech Through Poetry Guess the Poet Enter the Poetry Contest

Everyone's a Poet Teaching Kids Poetry What Works: Enjoying Poetry More on National Poetry Month

Easter
Have a blast with these egg-themed activites.

Coloring Easter Eggs Easter Egg Hiding Spots Easter Crafts for Kids Homemade Easter Gifts for Kids Peep Quiz

Ideas for Easter Egg Decorating Easter Egg Hunt Egg Carton Ducklings Printable Easter Card More Easter Activites

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