Pre School

Different Kids, Different Schools?

Posted 4 weeks 1 hour ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Pre School, K-8

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We didn't think twice about sending our son to a small private preschool and kindergarten. The public one was really rough and tumble and he seemed lost in the shuffle when he started there. So with lesson learned, how come we are sending our daughter who starts preschool this fall to the public one?

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Hug Your TV, Part 2: A biased, opinionated and not even very scholarly review of PBS Sprout.

Posted 6 weeks 3 days ago by Katherine Turner

Entertainment, Learning Tools, Culture, Pre School

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I’ve spent the past month watching every show PBS Sprout dishes up and man am I pasty. Crib my notes for what to let the kiddies watch and keep your summer glow!

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On Education Part 2 - Our Experience with Waldorf Schools

Posted 9 weeks 3 days ago by Fred Lee

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

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The Waldorf experience is a lot different than what you’ll see at a Montessori School.

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Hug Your TV Part 1: Turning it on won't suck your kids' smarts any more than making it a planter will get them into Stanford.

Posted 11 weeks 2 days ago by Katherine Turner

Entertainment, Learning Tools, Culture, Pre School

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Like any form of art or entertainment, TV runs the gamut from the horrendous to the sublime, and with only a little initial channel-surfing in the name of research, you can learn to enjoy the medium guilt-free and eventually advance to using your former nemesis for the betterment of your children.

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On Education Part 1 - Our Experience with Montessori Schools

Posted 14 weeks 5 days ago by Fred Lee

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School

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Montessori schools offer an excellent program for pointing your kids towards academic excellence, though their approach might not conform to every parent's idea of what it means to be a carefree child.

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Hilarious Sermon-Free Picture Books to Tame the Tantrum and Ameliorate the Meltdown

Posted 15 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner

Discipline, Shopping, Entertainment, Etiquette, Learning Tools, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Pre School

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Want a novel tack to take the next time your kid flings himself face-down in front of a Tonka Truck display or blows a gasket because her “very pink” underpants are in the wash? Try making them laugh at what makes them cry!

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What Do I Do If My Baby's Not Babbling? Ear Tubes Might Be An Answer

Posted 21 weeks 6 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Health, New Parents, Pre School

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Does your child have recurrent ear infections? Does he or she seem delayed in speech? Perhaps it’s time for a hearing test.

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Nine Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Suzuki Talent Education

Posted 24 weeks 2 days ago by Catherine Shaffer

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

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When my son began Suzuki violin training at the age of five, a lot of people asked me why I was "forcing" violin lessons on him at such a young age. The very fact that our society views violin lessons as unnecessary torture is telling. However, the truth is that at that time my son totally agreed with it, and would have rather spent his time doing other things. So why did we persist?

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My Winter Bible: The Preschooler's Busy Book

Posted 26 weeks 1 day ago by Caitlin Giles

Family Planning, Home Life, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Pre School

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I don't know about you, but I am not sure how many more sub-zero temperature, snow-filled days I can take. SPRING, WHERE ARE YOU? Here is my secret weapon for surviving the long days indoors with two active little ones.

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Montessori in Your Home

Posted 30 weeks 23 hours ago by Caitlin Giles

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

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Tired of tripping over blocks and toy cars? Looking to organize your cluttered and chaotic play room? Here are a few tips on how to incorporate Montessori principles for a prepared environment into your child's play space at home.

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Children's Consignment Sale Clears Closet, Yields Cash

Posted 34 weeks 3 days ago by Julie Rains

Finances, Pre School

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Want to get rid of clothing that your kids have outgrown, find bargain kids’ stuff, make money, and raise funds for your favorite cause? Participate in a children’s clothing consignment sale or organize your own.

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