Pre School

The Heat is On: Summer Camps 2012

Posted May 9, 2012 - 11:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Culture, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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Some summer camp registrations are still open and the options are endless. Find a great summer camp for your child, and be sure to let us know about summer camps in your area!

5 Ways to Avoid the Summer Brain Drain

Posted April 30, 2012 - 01:00 by Kelli Robinson

Tips, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Looking for ways to avoid the summer learning slump? Check out these 5 ways to keep your child on track and having fun at the same time!

ProSquad: Helping Children Improve Their Fine Motor/Handwriting Skills

Posted April 25, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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Does your child struggle with her handwriting? How are her cutting skills? Our developmental expert gives suggestions for helping your child improve all-important fine motor skills.

7 Ways to Get Your Child Excited About Math

Posted April 18, 2012 - 04:20 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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Math can be tough for some children, but having a strong understanding of the subject is important. Make learning more fun for your child with games, books, and apps.

5 Crafty Ideas for a More Colorful Spring

Posted March 21, 2012 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Pre School, K-8

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Involving kids in colorful craft activities is a fun way to welcome spring. Read on for 5 easy ideas that will help you spring into the season.

Join our Tweetchat Discussion Today, Thursday, March 13, 2012

Posted March 15, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Pre School

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Come chime in about sending kids to kindergarten as young 5-year-olds or waiting until they're older — "redshirting". Is it really a big deal? Chat with us about it at our weekly Tweetchat (#pschat) today at 1:00 CST for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

7 Spectacular Ways to Celebrate the Birthday of Dr. Seuss

Posted February 29, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Culture, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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He's the man who brought us a people called Who, and also the likes of Thing 1 and Thing 2. His birthday it's time to celebrate — check out these ideas, and don't be late!

14 Stuck-in-the-House Ideas From a 5-Year-Old

Posted February 25, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Home Life, Education, Social Skills, Entertainment, Relationships, Pre School

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It doesn't actually have to be a snow day for you to enjoy most of the these fun, stuck-in-the-house ideas for young children.

7 Educational iPad Apps to Buy Now!

Posted February 22, 2012 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Looking to enhance your child's educational experience through the iPad? Have you seen these cool educational apps?

Don’t (Just) Read to Your Kids

Posted February 20, 2012 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Think reading to your kids is all you have to do to get them into reading? It's not. You have to read in front of them, too.

5 Ways to Get Children Excited About Art

Posted February 19, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Home School, Culture, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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Art is important for your child's development and there are plenty of ways to get her excited about it. Contests, museums, and playtime are all great opportunities to introduce art. Start now to help your child build stronger academic skills, confidence, and appreciation of the arts.

10 Tips for Making the Most of Reading With Your Kids

Posted February 18, 2012 - 12:36 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Reading has many benefits for children, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Need some help? Check out these 10 tips for making the most of reading with your kids.

7 Tips to Help Improve Your Child's Handwriting

Posted February 11, 2012 - 01:00 by Kelli Robinson

Tips, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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How can you help your young one develop great handwriting skills? Here are seven tips to get started.

5 Apps for Autism

Posted February 5, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Home School, Culture, Pre School, Relationships, K-8, High School, Diseases & Disorders, Extra Curricular

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Your iPhone isn't just a toy — it can be a gateway for your child with autism to develop her skills. Take advantage of the new apps being developed to help children and adults with ASD.

How to Provide Arts Education When Your Child’s School Cuts It

Posted January 17, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Health, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Home School, Culture, Pre School, K-8, High School, Diseases & Disorders, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular

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Numerous studies have shown that exposure to the arts helps children build self-esteem and reach higher academic achievements. Despite these findings, school across the country are being forced to cut art, music, and foreign language classes from their budgets. But you can still provide your child with a solid education in the arts.

Celebrating Day of the Dead With Children

Posted October 27, 2011 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

News & Commentary, Tips, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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Curious as to just what Day of the Dead is and isn't? Tips on how to observe — and explain — it with kids.

October 20th is National Writing Day!

Posted October 18, 2011 - 21:00 by Maggie Wells

Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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October 20th is National Writing Day! Get out your pens!

Book Review: Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids by David Walsh, Ph.D

Posted October 5, 2011 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Home Life, Education, New Parents, Learning Tools, Pre School, K-8, High School

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In his new book, Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids, Dr. David Walsh brings parents on board with brain research, and how the findings can help them in the challenging task of raising children.

An Outdoor Education: 4 Fall Learning Activities for Young Children

Posted September 27, 2011 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School

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You may only need a short drive or just a few steps outside your door to participate in these fall learning activities with your young child. The cooler weather is a perfect companion for working with pumpkins, leaves, and anything you might find on a nature walk.

A Back-To-School Roundup: Learning Apps, Children’s Health, and Homework

Posted September 4, 2011 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Chores, Home Life, Education, Health, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher

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Parents, are you up on the latest about these topics as your children head back to class? Stop here for some great learning opportunities for kiddos, take a quick quiz (if you want), and throw in your two cents about all that homework your children may be bringing home!