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Miscellaneous, Parents, Teaching Tips

Lessons in Empathy and Proactivity: Two Great Summer Reads for Upper Elementary Students and Middle Schoolers

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For those of us parenting through these uncertain times, one thing has felt absolutely certain: our children have not been getting all the education they have needed or would normally receive. And now summer is here.   Our children need to be outdoors running, swimming, reestablishing connections to others and to the world that once was. … Continue reading Lessons in Empathy and Proactivity: Two Great Summer Reads for Upper Elementary Students and Middle Schoolers »

Parents, Teaching Tips

5 Parent Hacks for Discussing a Novel You Haven’t Read

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Your child is reading a novel. That is a good thing! But you might actually like to know a bit more about the subject: What lessons or ideas does the novel have to offer? What is my child taking from it? How well is my child understanding it? Why this book?  If you are like … Continue reading 5 Parent Hacks for Discussing a Novel You Haven’t Read »

Classroom Activities, Holidays, Parents, Teacher Resources

Easy Easter Paper Crafts

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Here are two easy Easter crafts you can do with your kiddos using materials that you most likely already have. We’ve included directions for handprint bunnies and mosaic eggs. You’ll need just a few materials for each craft: We got the idea for this cute handprint bunny activity from the One Little Project blog. To … Continue reading Easy Easter Paper Crafts »

Classroom Activities, Holidays, Parents, Teacher Resources

Family Fun Science Activity for the Holidays

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Looking for a fun, easy craft to do with your kiddos this season? Here is a super simple activity that parents can do with materials that are most likely already around the house. Salt crystal ornaments are pretty to decorate with, and you can also discuss the science behind the growth of the crystals. The … Continue reading Family Fun Science Activity for the Holidays »