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Teaching Manners by Writing Thank You Notes

There have been several posts about letter writing and manners.  Well mannered children and teens  can write “Thank You” notes to family and friends. Your kids can write “thank you notes” for birthday...

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Blast off to Summer with Space Exploration

With longer nights, kids tend to spend more time out of doors. Encourage them to look up!  The beautiful starry sky can be a great topic for summer exploration.  Big Universe has the resources that...

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Your Country’s History

This time of year many people reflect on their country and how the efforts of others play a role in their own life. This summer, take time to discover your own personal history.  You may find heroes...

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Campfire Stories and Engaging Activities

Growing up, I camped a lot!  Campfire time was always the highlight of the day.  Nothing beats sitting under the stars and feeling the glow of the fire!  We toasted marshmallows or made s’mores and...

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Beat the Summer Time Blues

“Mom, I’m bored!”  These three words are my most dreaded words to hear.  Trying to keep you children engaged during the summer months can be a challenging task.  Try these activities that won’t break...

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Roadtrips: Hands on Learning

Are you hitting the road this summer?  You can turn this trip into a life long lesson in map reading skills.  Many cars are  manufactured with gps or a navigation system.  This can be turned off and...

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Classroom Management Toolkit

In today’s day and age, teachers are being asked to deal with more behavior problems than ever before. Classroom management deals with more than bad behaviors, it deals with all aspects of the...

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Kindergarten Readiness

Is your kindergartener feeling tired, scared, happy, sad, or possibly overwhelmed about starting school this fall? Reading can be a great way to connect with your child and reassure them as they...

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Pre-Reading Engagement Strategies

“I hate reading!” and “I don’t want to read!” Obviously these comments are not from an engaged reader. Regardless of a student’s’ reading level or ability, reading can be an engaging past time. The key...

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Using History to Hook Readers

Learning about historical events can be a fun way to introduce and review higher level reading skills.  Finding relevant and engaging resources can help you hook your students on history. Here are some...

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