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By Let Grow

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Learning Without Lessons: How Kids Figure Things Out on Their Own

For most of human history children learned WITHOUT lessons, says anthropologist David Lancy. They watched, imitated, and played their way into competent, confident adulthood. They need the freedom to do...
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By Alex Frost

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Student-Led Conferences Should Be Available at All Schools

Student-led conferences can be a powerful way to get kids involved with their own school experience. Here's how to make them work at your school.
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By Stacy Tornio

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Roman’s Cooking Corner Is the Little Bit of Messy We All Need

Roman's Cooking Corner shows the magic that can happen when you let kids be kids. This toddler reminds us that messy can be a good thing.
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By Holly

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In the Era of Fake News, Teaching Media Literacy is a Must

With all the different information sources out there, media literacy is essential. Get tips for teaching your kids and students about this important topic.
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By Michele Hollow

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We Should Encourage Special Needs Kids to Struggle, Fail, and Prevail

Our special needs kids are capable of achieving. We should create expectations that encourage them to embrace struggle and overcome challenges.
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By Lizzie Heiselt

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Community Building Can Go a Long Way in Creating Strong Kids

Community building doesn't have to be overly involved or complicated. Yet, it's so powerful in creating a strong neighborhood and independent kids.
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By Let Grow

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You Can Have Cake in 2 Minutes with This Mug Cake Recipe

You'll have instant access to cake with this mug cake recipe. Kids cake make this recipe completely on their own, and it came from 9-year-old, Lauren.
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By Amber Roshay

Read Time: 7 minutes

Warning: A Crying Toddler Might Cause CPS to Suspect Child Neglect

Is it really child neglect or is a parent with a crying toddler? Learn about this mom's story.
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By Jonathan Hodge

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P.E. Class Needs Less Structure and More Free Play

P.E. class doesn't have to be regimented and structured. Learn how this P.E. teacher used free play to transform his classes.
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By Stacy Tornio

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23 Funny Signs That Go a Bit Overboard with the Cautions and Warnings

These overly cautious and really funny signs will have you thinking twice before you go out in public again. You better watch out!
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By Angela Barton

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Teachers Are Quitting, Students Are Crying, and Parents Are Frustrated—Welcome to Kindergarten

Kindergarten teachers are seeing the joy of kindergarten being zapped by standards-based curriculum that doesn't include free play. Let's fight back.
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By Ashley Jones

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The Magical Power of Family Reunions

Family reunions bring families together. Even if you come from different backgrounds, kids know how to get together and play.
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By Michele Hollow

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Should You Teach Your Special Needs Child How to Handle a Knife, Turn on the Stove, and Perform Other Kitchen Duties?

Do your special needs kids have kitchen skills? Learn how to support special needs in the kitchen to encourage independent kids.
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