“Ham-ikka-schnim-ikka-schnam-ikka-schnopp!” Although it may have meant something else in the book Scrambled Eggs Super, I believe it now just means “happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!” on March 2. In addition, today is Read Across America Day, one of my favorite educational “holidays” where everybody celebrates the joy of reading, books, and Dr. Seuss! Today, there will […]
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“The best granny ever is my grandmother. She joined us in the pool to swim.” Last year, in observance of National Grammar Day, we encouraged our Facebook followers to contribute some of their children’s less-than-grammatically correct sayings. Some parents questioned where their kids had learned some of the things they had overheard them saying. They
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Today, it seems like everyone, even young kids, is connected. Screen time is a part of our culture. We play games, use educational apps, watch YouTube videos, and scroll through social media. And while technology has become an important part of our lives, it has also been linked to emotional and health risks, such as
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People have been saying “The more, the merrier” for almost 500 years. While this is often true, it’s not true when it comes to the size of a preschool class. ChildCare.gov says that having the right number of children to adults is important for your child’s health, safety, and development. When the number
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Children, as they mature, have an increased fascination with the world around them, and their need to acquire new knowledge is insatiable. They would inquire about various subjects and then independently investigate those topics. Their relationships with the members of their family and the other people in their environment will play a significant role in
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You probably already know this, but did you realize that the more time you spend with your kid reading them books and tales, the more they will learn? The acquisition of knowledge and skills is facilitated to a great extent by interaction with language. Creating stronger social and emotional links between families may be accomplished
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