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With the increased focus on testing and student performance on a variety of structured assessments, many extracurricular programs — including recess — that contributed to a well-rounded education have fallen by the wayside. However, children benefit from a break where they are allowed to let go of their intense focus and engage in some other activity.  ...

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Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. ...

As opportunities in STEM careers have grown, school districts across the U.S. are embracing STEM learning by integrating concepts into the curriculum and providing hands-on experiences. Find out what a few area schools are doing to give students a real-world experience in the medical field. ...

For children younger than age 5, the body is organizing itself and learning how to move using two types of skills: gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Parents should watch their child’s development and mastery in these skills closely, as delays in one area likely predict other issues. ...

Former Cleveland Browns player Josh Cribbs and his wife, Maria — who work together to host a morning talk show, “Cribbs in the CLE" — discuss life, parenting and building a show and a brand. Find out how the couple holds each other accountable as partners and parents, strikes a good work/life balance, and more. ...

While there are several models of learning styles founded by educators, here are five of the basic styles, as well as a checklist of characteristics for each. Find out the type of learner of your child, as well as tips to help them succeed in the classroom. ...

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