Backyard Party! 10 Ways to Have Fun with Your Kids
We’re halfway through summer break and you may be running out of ideas of things to do at home with your kids. Do not…
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Why Boys Don’t Read
As a young boy, Sanjay Mahboobani was a passionate reader. He traveled through time with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House series,…
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The Best Educational Webcams to Watch This Summer
No more pencils, no more books! Summer is all about fun and freedom, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Webcams from…
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Fun, Kid-Friendly 4th of July Crafts
Who says that fireworks are the only fun thing about the 4th of July? Not me! Independence Day is also a great day to do…
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How Can You Prevent Summer Learning Loss?
Summer break is often seen as an idyllic time for teachers, parents and students to take vacations, have fun, and forget about the stress…
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Take The Stress Out of Standardized Tests
The very idea of a test throws some children into a panic. Other children seem to be able to go with the flow and even enjoy…
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College Countdown: Don’t Let Senioritis Prevent Preparation!
It’s the time of year when most college-seeking students have found out if they’ve been accepted into their school of choice, and for some,…
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Does Your Classroom Have School Smarts?
I’m a proud Californian: In my professional career working with children with learning disabilities, foster youth and migrant families and communities, as well as…
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How To Make A Rainforest in a Bottle
With only two days until Earth Day (April 22), it’s the perfect time to get your kids interested in the environment. Craft projects can…
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How to Be Your Child’s First Advocate
As parents, we wear a lot of hats: chauffeur, accountant, janitor, personal chef, referee, nurse and many more. However, our most important role (and probably…
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