September 11, 2015
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There is one thing that comforts me while I grieve that summer is finally over, and it is a Honeycrisp apple. My mouth just is all kinds of happy when I taste that juicy, sweet, crisp bite. Have you thought … Continue reading
September 4, 2015
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With today’s hectic, over-scheduled lifestyles, the real challenge for most families is to make the family meal the rule rather than the exception. Here are three easy steps to help ensure your family enjoys some quality time around the table … Continue reading
August 11, 2015
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It seems that while we adults know the necessity and joy of sleep, our youngsters do not. According to the National Sleep Foundation: Children ages 3 to 5 should get 11–13 hours of sleep per night. Children ages 5 to … Continue reading
August 6, 2015
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With the official kickoff of the school year, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the daily ritual of homework. Why? Establishing a regular routine is essential to developing good study habits that are sure to help your child enjoy … Continue reading
July 8, 2015
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When I was in grade school, I had one hard and fast rule: Practice makes perfect. If I wasn’t good at something quite yet, I kept at it. I was an avid reader and writer and approached math with the … Continue reading
July 1, 2015
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This simple advice on kindergarten readiness comes from a kindergarten teacher: “Of all the activities to get your child ready for kindergarten, the single most important thing you can do is to READ!” Modeling reading and reading with your child … Continue reading
June 24, 2015
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With items around your home and inexpensive dollar store buys, you can have fun teaching your child colors and shapes! Here are a few ideas to try this summer, including a link to web-based flashcards from Evan-Moor: 1. Color and … Continue reading
June 16, 2015
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Summer is a time filled with swimming, picnics, and lots of watermelon. It is also one of the most natural times to engage your child’s curious mind! Whether homeschoolers take a break over the summer or homeschool year-round, these 10 … Continue reading
June 11, 2015
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A child’s academic success may very well begin with learning the ABCs. As years of studies have concluded, “The cognitive skills children demonstrate at kindergarten entry can potentially shape their early school experience.” (Sameroff and Haith, 1996) Recognizing and naming … Continue reading
May 20, 2015
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Summer learning loss, also referred to as the summer slide, is a fact. While reading tends to be a focus over the summer, it is actually math skills that are often lost over the summer break. “Most students lose about … Continue reading