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5 Easy Ideas to Promote Summer Learning

Reading, Summer /

5 EASY IDEAS TO PROMOTE LEARNING IN THE SUMMER Do you often wonder how to promote learning in the summer? Summer vacation is a time for fun in the sun, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to continue learning. Here are 5 easy ideas to help promote summer learning for students of all ages. Did you know 86 percent of public schools in the United States operate on a traditional calendar? Harris Cooper of Duke […]

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The Silent E Rule – How to Teach it to Struggling Readers

Phonemic Awareness, Spelling, syllables /

The Silent E Rule – How to Teach it to Struggling Readers Ready for a fun fact? The letter e is the most common letter in the English language! It appears in about 20% of all words. But what does the letter e do? What jobs does it have? Let’s take a look! The letter e has a lot of jobs? It’s true! For example, it can be a vowel or a consonant. It can

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Pets Can Improve Social-Emotional Skills

Children's Books, social-emotional learning /

Pets Can Improve Social-Emotional Skills in Kids Did you know that pets have been proven to improve the social-emotional skills of kids?  Guess what? Reading about pets can have the same benefits!  It’s true!  Kids need to have a pet in their lives. There, I said it. Now, before you go judging me, hear me out. A recent study conducted by Current Psychology has found that having a pet can be incredibly beneficial for a

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Why Coloring is Important for Learning

Classroom Management, Crafts /

WHY COLORING IS IMPORTANT FOR LEARNING Did you know coloring is important for kids learning? I remember being in grade school and coming home with a coloring book. My mom would sit down with me and we would color together. It was a bonding experience for us, and I loved it. Now, I realize that coloring is important for kids, young and old. Using color techniques and activities for teaching is very important for all

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A Children’s Book that Teaches Anger Management Skills

social-emotional learning /

How can an alpaca teach anger-management skills? Let Apollo the Alpaca teach you why social-emotional skills and coping strategies are a must in today’s stressful world. Tammy Fortune, Author, and Joanna Jarc Robinson, Illustrator/educational professional, discuss how the book, Alpacas Don’t Get Angry! gives children the knowledge to effectively manage anger and other tough emotions. See the full Mom’s Choice Awards Interview here.   Why should children learn anger-management skills? Children learn what they observe

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