As March begins, teachers and parents across the country are bracing for another season of test prep in their public schools. Even kindergarten teachers…
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Kindergarten readiness is often misunderstood. When most parents think of it, they usually focus on the academic skills of a child. Of course, this…
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It’s National Reading Month and over the years, our members have asked us many questions about how kids learn to read. One question, in…
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by Laura Fitzgerald Cooper, Mother of 3 Boys & Author, NoRealPlot Time gets weird when you’re in charge of children. But when it comes…
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Creating a feelings book teaches kids to label, understand, and model feelings. What you need: Papers Crayons Pencil How to play: Talk with your…
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Nothing brightens up family time like music. Whether you’re mixing pancakes on a Saturday morning or winding down for bedtime, children will always delight…
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A classic activity to explore shapes through play! Learning about lots of geometric shapes? Use this fun tangram puzzle to “piece” it all together.…
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As a parent, you know you should get your kids to love reading. With all the research about reading and child development, it can feel…
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Phonograms are the foundation of your child’s reading and spelling success. But what resources do you need to teach them to your child? While…
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Segmenting words is one of the critical skills children use to spell correctly and read fluently. For example, when a child encounters an unfamiliar…
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This summer field-game-inspired obstacle course is the perfect active play activity for multiple kids. Set Up Time: 15+ min. Activity Time: 45-60 min Mess…
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Creating stories puts your child’s imagination to work while also developing their logic and sequencing skills. What you need: A box, bowl, or basket…
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If you’re like most parents, then you’re probably very busy with an endless to-do list. This can make it challenging to help your child…
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<img src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8a34a7023122613e064a56/1622832963524-T10D824PC5J2JL4ZH951/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kIkoTJetxRLRdXxzWusU7RJ7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z4YTzHvnKhyp6Da-NYroOW3ZGjoBKy3azqku80C789l0hveExjbswnAj1UrRPScjfCqvB2YLKKZJPgqByT31L-vD4vsIROaDrtuXRA_FgjF7w/IMG_7639.jpeg” alt=”These bug wands are the perfect way to use recycled cardboard, bottle caps, egg cartons, and whatever you find in your craft…
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The moment a child starts reading is special. Parents are often in awe of how well their little learner can sound out words. But…
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Emotional Learning
What Is Social-Emotional Learning And Why Is It Important For Kids?
by wherelearnuWhat is social-emotional learning (SEL), and how can your child benefit from it? People who’ve developed strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope…