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#19 — Books + Experiences = Learning
When children connect books to their actual experiences, they have the opportunity to think about what they know already; what the book shows, and come up with their own questions and own ideasRead More »
#13 — Tools For Learning — Persevering
Help your children add PERSEVERANCE to their tool box. No matter if it is a toddler working on a tall tower, or a fourth grader struggling through essay writing, don’t be quick to jump in do it for them.Read More »
#54 –Put a poem in your child’s pocket
"Keep a poem in your pocket, and a picture in your head and you'll never feel lonely at night when you're in bed," says Beatrice Schenk de Regniers. Why don't you put a poem in your child's pocket?Read More »
#8 — Give Your Child the Gift of Words
This is what we want our children to know. And by talking, singing, and playing with words with our children we can help them learn the power of words and give them a GIFT THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.Read More »
#11– Tools For Learning – Observing
What tools does a child need to assemble the prizes that lead to learning and opportunities in life? This post focuses on another, related tool for learning, OBSERVING. Our brains develop and expand by observing.Read More »