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Thinking skills

Think! Think! Think!

Critical thinking is an essential skill for children to learn.  As parents and educators, we want children to understand the ...
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Summer Fun

It’s Summer! What Are We Doing Today?

Summer is here, when the day begins with your children asking, “What are we doing today?”. The first few days ...
Moment of Wonder

Moments of Wonder

Moments of Wonder There is such joy in being with a child when they experience something new.  I remember the ...
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Christmas Memories

Christmas Memories and Favorite Things

Christmas Memories and Favorite Things All of us have memories of Christmas past: a special gift, family celebration, loss, meaningful ...
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Purposeful Character Development

Purposeful Character Development Character development is a key focus of parenting.  Good character is not determined by socioeconomic status, academic ...
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Discerning Character

Discerning Character The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines character as “one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an ...
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Reading Comprehension

Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension

Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension Reading comprehension is a necessary skill that becomes increasingly important as a child moves through ...
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United States of Socialism

United States of Socialism-A Book Review for Parents

United States of Socialism - A Book Review for Parents Amid searching and reading books that might be used for ...
Whatever Happened to Civics?

Whatever Happened to Civics?

Whatever Happened to Civics? The country seems to be changing and changing fast.  The media spreads propaganda that is picked ...
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How to Assess Kindergarten Readiness

How to Assess Kindergarten Readiness Kindergarten comes quickly!  The first day of Kindergarten is filled with excitement and emotion as ...
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