This weekend, we finished up our Book Drive for Reach Out and Read. I’m waiting on the final count but feel confident there were well
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Candace Lindemann, Yale, BA, Harvard Graduate School of Education, EdM, is an educational consultant and published writer. She enjoys new learning experiences with her children, ages 6 and 4 and 1.5.
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On the Wings of a Butterfly
We love making butterflies (usually from coffee filters) and two years ago we heard about The Butterfly Project. Here’s the information from the site. 1,500,000
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Rainbow Connection
We tried a new craft for our rainbow play date this year, using clear contact paper and tissue paper. Last year we made ours with
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Dr. Seuss is a favorite at our house (and probably yours, too) for his fun language play and timeless messages. We put together a quick
We’ve been so busy enjoying (sledding) and not enjoying (shoveling) the snow that March has snuck up on us! Lions and Lambs We’ll be discussing
We played with coins today for Presidents’ Day, using what we had on hand to determine what would clean coins the best. Initially, we set
Can Txt Msgs Really Help Kidz 2 Spell? A new study says…”yes”. Honestly, I’m not terribly shocked. The level of engagement with language has gone
At the foundation of academic success, lifelong learning, modern communication, and participation in democracy…is literacy. Reading is a key that opens up entire treasure trove
February is National Bird Feeding Month and today begins The Great Backyard Bird Count. My husband and I were never avid birders before but my