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History & Social Studies Come Alive Courtesy Of YouTube

John O. — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:28:17 +0000

Movies have come to be an effective and engaging way to teach history across all school-going age groups. They innocuously trigger discussions on historical events, and kindle interest in delving deeper. Whether a mainstream Hollywood movie, a documentary or an enactment (authentic recreations of a period through sets and costumes), films almost always create more …

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10 Reasons Your Child Will Love Astronomy

John O. — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:25:57 +0000

2009 is the International Year of Astronomy and marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of a telescope. From October 22-24, the Galilean Nights Project is sponsoring events around the world to encourage amateur and professional astronomers along with the general public to point their telescopes to the objects that Galileo observed. In parallel celebration, SmartBean …

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Redefining “Success” to Raise Healthier, Happier Kids

John O. — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:22:09 +0000

The push towards academic achievement and success in recent years is taking its toll on our young children. “High stakes” and “high pressure” would aptly describe the high school and college application/admission experience for most teens today. This is especially true of kids in the more “privileged” schools and schools districts where the race for …

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Recommended Fiction for Tweens (9-12 year olds)

John O. — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:07:40 +0000

Nurturing good reading habits, and ensuring that young readers always have a ready supply of good, wholesome fiction reading at home (or in the classroom) is a constant challenge for most parents (and teachers). It would be a near impossible task to list out all the great books for kids this age, but we have …

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John O. — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:04:41 +0000

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John O. — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:06:49 +0000

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