Last night we took our five-year-old granddaughter to a public meeting with us. We left early, but not because she…
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made to play! Handmade Toys and Crafts for Growing Imaginations
I’m usually leery of books that claim to encourage imaginative play. Too often exact steps are given as to what…
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Out and About at the Zoo
Our family has enjoyed reading aloud for years, even beyond the early reading days. There was a lull in the…
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Preschool Socialization
It’s no surprise that the most recent Head Start impact study shows no significant academic gains at the end of first grade…
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A Play Garden
Eighteen-month-old James begins the day with a smile. Even before breakfast, he is exploring his world. Never has he rolledover,…
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Can Math Skills Be Fun?
Yesterday I read an article that implied that four- or five-year-old children should begin memorizing math facts by using flash…
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