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Education

Learning the ‘Write’ Way

With new technology in the hands of kids so early, it can seem like the art of motion with a pen or pencil has been forgotten — but it hasn’t. Many schools are still focusing on handwriting, especially in the early grades. ...
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Campers Helping Communities

Children learn leadership skills while giving back to others. Some camps offer programs not only to enrich abilities but also provide opportunities to help their communities. ...
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On Stage or Back Stage

Finding activities that keep kids and teenagers engaged and excited can be a difficult task. Those kids who don’t feel like they have a co-curricular activity they fit into can always find their niche within the walls of a theater. ...
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Find a Book in the ‘Reading Room’

Cozy up in your favorite place and explore the wonders of books with your child. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions, including "The Tragedy Paper" by Elizabeth LaBan. While preparing for a dreaded assignment, a teen gets wrapped up in the tragic tale of a former student who had a clandestine relationship with the wrong girl. ...
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Education Corner: Getting Ready for Kindergarten

EDUCATION_writtingMany 5-year-olds are likely preparing for the end of their preschool days. They get to attend what some like to call “the big kid school” this fall. read more

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Tips for Sharpening Your Children’s Math Skills

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Math is often a student’s most challenging subject. And if your kids aren’t keen on it, it may not have anything to do with their

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Child’s Play: How Imaginative Play Benefits Your Child

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Between the everyday obligations of school, sports and other extra-curricular activities, many children equate playtime with sitting in front of the television, computer or other

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Tips to Get Kids Excited About Science

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Sometimes it can be hard to convince kids that learning is fun. While parents can’t necessarily control how exciting the school day is, they

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Use Technology to Help Child Succeed At School

shutterstock_119508295If you were presented with the option of having your child become the world’s best video gamer or the most technologically literate student, which would you choose? read more

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Teacher Talk: Make Your Child’s Teacher Your Ally

The parent was so irate that she called the teacher at home. The mother couldn’t believe Lily Eskelsen would require her fourth-grader to read a 250-page book in one day.

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