Growing Up Online
More and more kids know a lot more about Internet (or computers in general) than their parents. No one can reverse the trend. Growing up online has many positive and negative effects. Newton Kid's Blog will discuss this topic and provide an update on good online resources. Watch the FRONTLINE video online. >>>
New Scientist Programs
Do you watch the Design Squad TV Program? You can see the old episodes online at PBS.org. Now Newton Kid's Science News includes a New Scientist Video (YouTube's weekly round-up). >>>
We All Need a Little of Autism!
We all know that many grow-ups are not smarter than the 5th graders after seeing the TV program. Now you will know humans may not be smarter than chimpanzees in the memory tests. Play the videos. >>>
More Needs for Math Tutoring
Newton-TAB reported that hundreds of students are attending the Russian School of Mathematics for two different reasons: one is for a better way to learn math, and the other is for a challenge the schools do not give. See the problems of math and science teaching and learning at all grades >>>
Try to Get out of this World: National Geographic KIDS is holding a Contest for anyone who could come up with a slogan to help kids (and adults) to remember the order of the planets in our new solar system - which includes dwarf planets Cere, Pluto, and Eris. For details, Newton Kid's Writing Contest Page >>>
More online programs are now listed under the Events >>>
Suzuki Music School in Newton >>>
Newton PAC (Parent Advisory Council on Special Education) set up a new website >>>
Russian School of Mathematics - the after-school programs for quality >>>
Who Carrying Your Kid's Backpack? A Newton teacher said, "You should not!" Join the discussion at Newton TAB Blog on Schools
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Newton Kid's BEE MOVIE: Do you know what to do if all the bees disappeared from the world? Watch the presentation. >>>
Charlie Brown's Christmas: Learn to sing with Charlie Brown and watch the old cartoons with snoopy at Newton Kid's Theater. >>>
Learn Music Pieces Online Free >>>