Do you need a way to liven up your child’s after school routine?  To breathe some motivation -even excitement, into the homework routine?

Try this!  Have a “Homework Party!”  Or a “Homework Play Date!” 

Think about hosting a homework event -especially if you are looking for a way to combat the win...

Most elementary-aged kids love building their own space -forts, closet hideaways and tents.  

I remember when my friends and I hauled refrigerator boxes from a nearby appliance store.  You should have seen the stacks of collapsed boxes we’d pile on our wagons, and then hitch the wagons to our bicyc...

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This is the second half of a mini blog series about teachable moments using Valentine's Day cards your child gives and receives

Part One was about the teachable moments that occur while your child prepares Valentine's Day cards for classmates.  If you missed it, click here.

After the ce...

This is Part One of a two part blogpost about how you can use the excitement of Valentine's Day to have s'more teachable moments with your child.  This post focuses on moments leading up to Valentine's Day.  Part Two will focus on using Valentine's Day cards your child receives from classmates.

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