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daniel tiger’s neighborhood: quality programming for preschoolers
When something seems bad, turn it around. . . . . . and find something good. I like it. And I know my kids would love it too–and even ...
hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers
Another one of our fave back-to-school traditions involves a little bit of writing, some decorating, and a wee bit of walking. Not much walking, really. Just to the mailbox or ...
3 ways to talk to your kids about books
I remember a time, not so long ago, when Maddy, Owen, and Cora would talk to me for (what seemed to be) hours upon end about things. Just anything. Books, ...
what are YOUR favorite iPad apps for teaching and learning?
I am totally and completely thrilled to be the proud new owner of an iPad, thanks to Evo and eBay green! An iPad was certainly not in our budget, though ...
improve fluency: slow down speedy readers
I’ve said before that one of the things that you never want to say to a reader is Slow down! You’re reading too fast! or. . . . . . ...
what to do with children’s artwork
This time of the year, I always seem to be drowning in my kids’ artwork. The nifty system of organization I started in September has long expired, and piles of ...
new for us friday: fine motor FUN with stamp markers
Ever since Owen was teeny and couldn’t manage to figure out the tripod grip (the fancy name for the proper way to hold a pencil or pen), I’ve been on ...
quick trick: how to teach kids to write number 5
Many, many children I know have a difficult time learning to write number five. Actually many children I know have a difficult time writing many of the numbers because they ...
quick trick: how to eliminate bickering
Do your kids bicker? About where they sit in the car. . . or who gets the last bowl of the ‘good’ cereal? About who gets the first shower, the ...
more secrets to an awesome fairy party: flower napkin rings
I promise that I’m not turning into a fairy party junkie–this is my last fairy princess spa party-related post, and it’s a quickie. It’s just that I so don’t believe ...
quick trick: keep. those. LIDS!
How many of you have recycle bins that are nearly overflowing by the end of the week? I know ours is, despite all of the recyclables that I ‘rescue’ for ...
