Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Parents often hear of the importance of play in preschool. But playing with dolls and blocks seems to have little to do with the academic knowledge that children will need to succeed in grade school. So why is it so important?Children are playful by nature. Their earliest experiences exploring with...
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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When the final bell rings on the last day of school, very few students head out the door thinking about how they will retain what they’ve learned over the summer months. Although summer is full of opportunities for family bonding, making new friends, and enjoying the great outdoors, it is also an...
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Friday, February 18, 2022
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As mid-winter break approaches (or if your child won't get a reprieve from the long stretch of school between New Year’s Day and Spring Break, you’re probably dealing with pesky snow days!) you may be wondering, “How do I maintain the progress my child is making during the school year?” You know...
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Monday, January 3, 2022
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The holidays are over and the lull after the season can sometimes feel like a downer for kids and families. Yes, the winter months can be long, dark and dreary, but that doesn't mean the family fun needs to stop. Thankfully, we've found plenty of ways to keep your kids busy and prevent boredom...
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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As the holidays roll around, it’s easy to fall prey to some of the latest and greatest gadgets and shiny toys that your kid will be sure to love... for at least a day. But what are those toys teaching your child? How are they helping to developsomeof those critical motor skills and critical...
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Monday, September 13, 2021
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We are blown away by the amount of truly incredible classrooms that were submitted for our “Show Off Your Classroom” contest. Thank you to everyone who entered their classroom. We are so appreciative of the amount of time and effort teachers put into making their classrooms a warm, inviting space...
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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There’s no greater desire we have as parents than to watch our kids flourish and succeed, in every arena of life. With a large portion of their days spent at school -- approximately1,000 hours each year--it’s no wonder we want to reward our kids for doing their schoolwork and making good grades. We...
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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Starting the new school year is a time that is both exciting and nerve-wracking. From classroom management, organization, decor and lesson plans, there is a lot to think about. In order to make sure that the first week goes smoothly and that the year gets off to a great start, it is important to...
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Monday, July 12, 2021
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After an unprecedented school year due to the pandemic, many schools have opted to return to a more traditional schedule of in-person instruction in the fall. Along with the many adjustments that had to be made to ensure students could continue to be educated, came a lack of social engagement...
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
This past school year was certainly one to be remembered. It was a school year like we have never seen before, nor could have ever predicted. Nevertheless, we made it through – and our kids continued to learn. While we may still have some work to do, we wanted to know the lessons learned from this...
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