While many parents see summer as a time of vacation and not education, preschool children need year-round learning. I’m not talking about year-round workbooks or sitting at a desk, but about daily planned learning combined with fun. My motto for the past 28 years has been, seize the summer and […]
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Sitting at music lessons, I met a mom who had just started homeschooling this year. She pulled her little one out of public school because her daughter was struggling in that environment. She was telling me how much better it is going at home for her and how glad she […]
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On the Fourth of July each year Americans gather to have parades, cookouts, and watch fireworks to celebrate America’s freedom and independence. Celebrate July 4th this year by creating this fun American flag craft and bookmark! American Flag Craft Materials: Step One: Put small amounts of paint on a plate […]
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Summer time is a great time to start over, add or subtract curriculum, and try out new extracurricular programs. Even if we school year round, we can take some time in the summer to regroup, reorganize, and make some changes. It is always great to have a time to reset […]
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It’s the season for America’s favorite pastime, the staple of many summers – baseball! If you’ve got a baseball lover, these activities are sure to keep them learning and having fun all summer long. We’ve got free printable activities and a list of great baseball picture books just for you […]
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When people think of careers where they have the opportunity to work with animals, they might think of a zookeeper, veterinarian, marine biologist, or farmer. I had no interest in those careers because I wanted to be a teacher, but I still wanted to work with animals. I was able […]
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“We do not remember days. We remember moments.” – Cesare Pavese Create some of those memorable moments with your children this summer, without leaving home and without spending much money. Here are some thrifty, old-fashioned, fun ideas to get you started. Even now as an adult, I recall the joy […]
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In addition to the Fundamentals of Art known as the seven art elements, it is just as important to know and understand the Art Principles. These principles are used by artists and designers of every stripe, from car designers to interior decorators to civic sculptors. The art principles are tools […]
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El trabajo de la infancia debería estar lleno de gozoso descubrimiento. – Charlotte Mason Cuando era niño, me encantaba crear con mis manos, sin importar la temporada. Cadenas de margaritas de verano y pasteles de barro, tesoros de bolsillo otoñales, dibujos de ventanas escarchadas y flores primaverales prensadas flotan en […]
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Se nota por la mirada en sus ojos. Es esa mirada de “ciervo en los faros” junto con la mirada de “mi bebé me mantuvo despierto toda la noche”, con un toque de la mirada “preocupado de que mi hijo nunca aprenda”. Vienen a nuestro stand año tras año, explorando […]
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