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ParentingMy 4th Grader Is Failing English, and He’s Going to Have to Figure It Out
When this English teacher found out her son was failing English, she had to make a decision. Does she get involved or let him figure it out on his own?
Parenting5 Edible Science Experiments for Great Hands-On Learning
Some days you don't have to decide between doing a science experiment and making a snack—you can do both at the same time! My kids …
ParentingBug Hotels, Toad Houses, and Other Backyard Wildlife Habitats Kids Can Create
If you and your family love the great outdoors, or if you're looking for ways to get your kids interested in the flora and fauna …
Education & Schools100+ Best Independent Learning Resources for Kids
Are your kids always eager to explore something new? If so, these are the independent learning resources they need! Many are free, though some charge …
Education & SchoolsWhy Hands-Off Learning Is a Huge Opportunity for Kids
My kids are used to roaming the nearby streets. They are used to finding friends and wildly running through the common spaces of our neighborhood. …
ParentingFlour, the Shelter-in-Place Unsung Hero
I am not much of a baker. I have a signature one-bowl chocolate cake recipe that tolerates unsifted flour and a generous dose of extra …
Free PrintablesCreate Your Own Science Experiment with Our Free Paper Airplane Printable
Paper airplanes are filled with hands-on learning opportunities. They make great science experiments for kids as they figure out the best way to construct a …
NewsFunny Parenting Tweets About Homeschooling Remind Us All That Professional Teachers Are Heroes
Check out these funny parenting tweets from parents taking on the role of teacher. At least they know how to laugh at these painful, awkward moments.
Education & SchoolsShould We Still Be Teaching Kids How to Read and Use Maps?
The other day I was on a work trip in Los Angeles and had to traverse four different interstates, take 10 back roads, and skirt …
Parenting7 DIY Snow Experiments Kids Can Do on Their Own
Looking for DIY snow experiments? Get a recipe for making snow, try your hand at snow ice cream, and even learn how to make your own DIY snow globe.
My 4th Grader Is Failing English, and He’s Going to Have to Figure It Out
When this English teacher found out her son was failing English, she had to make a decision. Does she get involved or let him figure it out on his own?
5 Edible Science Experiments for Great Hands-On Learning
Some days you don't have to decide between doing a science experiment and making a snack—you can do both at the same time! My kids …
Bug Hotels, Toad Houses, and Other Backyard Wildlife Habitats Kids Can Create
If you and your family love the great outdoors, or if you're looking for ways to get your kids interested in the flora and fauna …
100+ Best Independent Learning Resources for Kids
Are your kids always eager to explore something new? If so, these are the independent learning resources they need! Many are free, though some charge …
Why Hands-Off Learning Is a Huge Opportunity for Kids
My kids are used to roaming the nearby streets. They are used to finding friends and wildly running through the common spaces of our neighborhood. …
Flour, the Shelter-in-Place Unsung Hero
I am not much of a baker. I have a signature one-bowl chocolate cake recipe that tolerates unsifted flour and a generous dose of extra …
Create Your Own Science Experiment with Our Free Paper Airplane Printable
Paper airplanes are filled with hands-on learning opportunities. They make great science experiments for kids as they figure out the best way to construct a …
Funny Parenting Tweets About Homeschooling Remind Us All That Professional Teachers Are Heroes
Check out these funny parenting tweets from parents taking on the role of teacher. At least they know how to laugh at these painful, awkward moments.
Should We Still Be Teaching Kids How to Read and Use Maps?
The other day I was on a work trip in Los Angeles and had to traverse four different interstates, take 10 back roads, and skirt …
7 DIY Snow Experiments Kids Can Do on Their Own
Looking for DIY snow experiments? Get a recipe for making snow, try your hand at snow ice cream, and even learn how to make your own DIY snow globe.