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3 Fun Fourth of July Activities for Kids!

Looking for a festive way to spend time with the kids this 4th of July while sneaking in school skills for summer?  Check out these fun, educational activities that will keep the whole family laughing and learning together this independence day! Note: All activities can be modified for different age groups.  I worked with a … Continue reading 3 Fun Fourth of July Activities for Kids! »

Summer Smackdown! How to Kick Summer Gap to the Curb

If you were to ask your children what their favorite part of the school year is, I bet they’d say summer.  And why wouldn’t they?  To them, it’s a time to sleep in, catch up on TV and movies, hang out with friends, and send even more text messages.  It’s two months of freedom from … Continue reading Summer Smackdown! How to Kick Summer Gap to the Curb »

Ideas for Reinforced Learning During the Summer

Here are some suggestions for continued practice of reading and writing skills during the summer months: Gifts That Promote Reading and Writing Books, both fiction and nonfiction (includes cookbooks, craft books, biographies, etc.) Magazine subscriptions Models that have written directions for assembling Reading Activities Reading newspaper and magazine articles Reading recipes and cooking foods Writing … Continue reading Ideas for Reinforced Learning During the Summer »