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Teaching Kids How to Make Friends

As we head back-to-school this year, the topic of how to make friends once again becomes the focus of our character development conversations around the dinner table. Friends are an important part of our lives. They bring value to our lives in numerous ways. As my children get prepared to start a new academic school year, we focus on remembering how to make new friends.How to Make FriendsAlthough my children are extraverts, they have struggled at different times throughout their early ... Read more...

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Dollar Store STEM Kit

Learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, we've made a Dollar Store STEM Kit using only items we found at the dollar store. Here is a list of materials we included. A fun project for parents AND teachers to make.Best for preschool - grade school kids. Dollar Store STEM KITI'm affiliate linking these STEM materials to similar products on Amazon in case you are a Prime addict like me =) and prefer the supplies delivered to your door. The items ... Read more...

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How to Store STEM Activities for Kids

My kids love to tinker and build. The other night, I went to tuck them into bed and had to shove several creations to the side with my feet, just so there was a pathway to the door. I love that they are designing and thinking, but the mess was too much. We needed a better way for storing STEM Activities. Using the materials we already had, we turned an ordinary desk into a mobile STEM lab for the kids to use.The STEM supplies now all have a home base. The kids are creating AND there are ... Read more...

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Hands-On Science and Math Book Review: Density Science Experiment

My grade school children have less than 30 minutes a day for science. I know that this is a VERY short time for teachers to prepare and carry out a hands-on experience. Sadly, that means much of science in school is reading from non-fiction text, filling out worksheets, and watching short video clips on science topics. As a parent, it has been my mission to enrich their after school learning with a minimum of one hands-on science experiment at home every week. Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate ... Read more...

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How to write a letter for classroom placement or teacher request with a sample letter

Some schools allow parents to write a teacher or placement letter request. In my humble opinion, if your school should allow this opportunity, then you SHOULD write one. Here are a few guidelines and a sample classroom placement letter to get you started. I believe that it may or may not help in making your next year's teacher a better match with your child, but it is worth the chance. So, as the time is now for most schools, how should you write a placement request letter?Disclosure: Amazon ... Read more...