Inside: We are so focused on caring for our children we don't often intentionally stop to help teach them to be more independent. Independence takes longer, things don't get done right, and kids get frustrated!. On the other hand, independence is so important we need to be encouraging our children ...
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Inside: After working with many families during e-Learning, I've put together a list of 6 things the most successful families have done to make e-Learning simpler and more fun for their kids (and adults too.)My phone rang at 6:30, and I saw the school's number on the screen. Uh-oh. I knew what the ...
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17 Important Things to Teach Your 2-Year-Old
Inside: Teaching toddlers can require patience and intentionality, especially when you look at your 2 or 3-year-old who can focus for an entire two minutes and has absolutely no interest in sitting and working with Mom or Dad. Lucky for us, teaching our toddlers can look many different ways. After ...
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8 Ways to Make Writing More Fun for Your Beginning Writer
Inside: Learning to write is difficult! It is even more difficult to work with someone who is learning to write. When forced to write, kids often become discouraged or easily frustrated. They have this wonderful story in their head, but getting it on paper seems to be a daunting task. After reading ...
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Teaching Your Child to Rhyme? Here are 5 Ways to Teach Rhyming Quickly
Inside: Teaching your child to rhyme can be frustrating, but it doesn't have to be! After reading this post, you will have 5 simple activities to do that will help your child master rhyming quickly."Oh, Bob, that doesn't rhyme!" My 3-year-old half screamed as he giggled during our book. We were ...
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4 Ways to Help A Beginning Reader Thrive
Inside: Helping a beginning reader can be frustrating. Reading something that should take 30 seconds takes over an hour, and your child is frustrated and ready to give up. Read to discover our best tips to help a beginning reader grow, and enjoy reading!There were five minutes before centers were ...
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