Studies have shown that students physically involved with learning score higher on subsequent exams–and we’re not just talking about the toddler, preschooler, kindergartner set. The
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Dr. Seuss is a favorite at our house (and probably yours, too) for his fun language play and timeless messages. We put together a quick
We played with coins today for Presidents’ Day, using what we had on hand to determine what would clean coins the best. Initially, we set
Valentine’s Day may be over but we’re still enjoying some of the treats we made. The biggest hit was these chocolate-covered pretzels my daughter made.
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Our Valentines – Photo Lollipop Cards
We went back and forth a lot–there were so many cute ideas for Valentines my daughter could give to her classmates. I knew that my
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for Young Children
I don’t shy away from discussing controversial issues, even with very young children. I do, however, worry about intruding on their open minds with our
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New Year’s Noisemaker
For most cultures, New Year’s is a time for new beginnings. The traditions usually involve cleansing the home of bad energy and welcoming in luck
As an early Christmas gift, here is my daughter (age 4) playing Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. She had just started learning the song so her
We try to do several volunteer service activities throughout the year. Volunteering was a big part of my life before children. Because my young children
As we approach the Holiday Season in the United States, we give thanks for all of our blessings. My thoughts also turn to those who