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R Invented Spellings Helping Kids Read?
As one component of those early precursors to reading and writing, or emergent literacy skills, invented spellings actually help young children develop their ability to read by encouraging them to think about how words
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Filling in the Gaps: 4 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Education
With the country’s biggest school board on a one-day strike, parents might be wondering how they can give their child’s education a shot in the arm. In today’s post, guest blogger and teacher Justin
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The Importance of Play-Based Learning
It is frequently cited in news commentary, and on political platforms, that the key to the future is a quality education for our children. Understandably, parents want to give their children the best educational
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How to Approach Your Child’s Teacher with Concerns
November is the month when progress reports go home and schools hold parent-teacher meetings. In anticipation of this, we have asked a teacher to share with us tips on how to effectively approach your
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Back to School Tip #5: Keep the Lines of Communication Open
It may sound simple enough, but it’s important to give your child the time and space to talk to you about how they feel. Make a point of taking some time each day to
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Back to School Tip #4: Stop in for Story Time
If your child is starting their very first day of school they might be a little overwhelmed by the whole experience. A new routine, new teacher, new surroundings. You can help ease their transition
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Back to School Tip #3: Get Ready the Night Before
Being prepared isn’t just for boy scouts. Packing a lunch and even choosing and laying out the next day’s clothes can do more than just help reduce morning mayhem. It helps your child feel
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Back to School Tip #2: Pack a Rainbow for Lunch
Think back to when you were in school. If you’re like me, you may remember lunch as a pretty boring affair. Sandwich, apple, drink, and the occasional granola bar. Why not liven up lunchtime for
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Back to School Tip #1: Reset Your Sleep Schedule
We all know it’s tough to focus when you’re tired. This is as true for young kids as it is for adults. Making sure kids get enough sleep is a great way to start preparing
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Teaching Kids Money Skills: Five Golden Rules for Parents
April hath put a spirit of youth in everything,” said William Shakespeare. Little did he know that this would also apply to financial literacy. In 2003, Congress unanimously passed a resolution naming April as
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