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24 things to do instead of screen time
In our house, we’ve been having lots of screen time lately- and we’ve been feeling it. So the boys and I sat down and made a list of 24 things to do instead of screen time. So I’m sharing it…
How to Teach through Demonstration
How to Teach through Demonstration. This is part of a series: How to extend learning as part of everyday life part 4. Effective Teaching Strategies: Demonstrating. In this article I am going to teach you how to extend learning as…
The Best Way to Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Do you have tons of leftover Halloween candy? Because I have the perfect use for it. A science experiment that the whole family will love! This is the best way to use leftover Halloween Candy! Materials Candy pumpkins (or other…
How to create learning from everyday moments: one simple formula
Want to know the formula for how to create learning from the everyday moments of life? It’s called the Powerful Interactions Framework. Because the daily interactions you have with your child are the foundation for all learning. How to create…
29 Things Parents do that Predict School Readiness
A group of researchers developed a checklist of 29 developmentally supportive things parents do that predict school readiness in their children. These things predict one or more of the following outcomes when children begin kindergarten: Cognitive skills (problem solving, reasoning,…
Fall Bucket List
Usually, I am someone who dreads summer coming to an end. So this year I decided to make a fall bucket list to do with my kids to help me stay inspired and excited about the change in seasons. Starting…