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Making Snow People with Lois Ehlert’s Snowballs
With so many mixed messages in the media, kids need to know who they are. So we reach for every opportunity to learn from our children. We ask questions. We talk about our days. We give examples and act as…
Learning on a Snowy Day
We love the snow, which is a good thing, considering we live in Pennsylvania and get a good deal each year. And while snow is an excellent opportunity to relax with hot chocolate by the fire, we all know that…
Creating New Years Resolutions with Your Kids
This time of year, everyone’s running off to make New Year’s Resolutions. This makes it a great time to teach your children about setting goals, and can be done in a few segments. Define Resolution Enhance your child’s vocabulary by…
Make Reading a Natural Part of Your Family’s Day
Reading relaxes us; it keeps our brains moving and our minds in tune to our surroundings. For many, this skill comes naturally, but some need encouragement. There’s no better time to encourage reading at home than when children are young,…
Reinforcing Letter Learning and Reading while Cooking with Your Kids
I never need an excuse to bake or be creative in the kitchen, and I love it when my kids join in the fun. Not only does cooking together offer the opportunity to bond with children, but it helps them…
Getting Involved in Your Child’s Education
On Tuesday, I had well over 100 e-mails to catch up on. I had five backlogged posts to write, in addition to several planned for the next few weeks, a conference call to prepare for, four proposals to write, doctor…
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