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Feb 08, 2017
Valentine's Day Ideas for Kids | Meaningful Activities
Valentine's Day Ideas for Kids
Valentine's Day is about showing our appreciation for the people who matter to us, and letting them know how important they are to our lives.
It's important to teach kids about showing appreciation and valuing others – and what better time to reinforce this message than on Valentine's Day.
Here are some fun Valentine's Day ideas for kids that teach them the meaning of Valentine's Day:
1. Gift differently
Set aside some time to create homemade gifts with your child for friends and relatives....
Jan 25, 2017
Back to School Reading: Tips for Parents
10 Back to School Reading Tips for Parents
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Before the back-to-school period, it’s pretty common for young kids to fall into the notorious holiday reading slide.
The term “slide” refers to children dropping in their reading ability following a lack of reading over the school holidays. Teachers report that many students return to school with a lower reading level and interest in books than when they left.
...Jan 20, 2017
Improve Working Memory with Reading | 5 Learning Activities
How to Improve Your Child’s Working Memory with Reading
Every time you sit down to read a book, your brain recalls and uses a great deal of information to understand the text.
This is because reading requires us to draw on relevant information stored in our memory in order to gain meaning.
A good working memory is essential for reading and learning, as well as other important processes, such as concentrating and following instructions.
What is working memory?
Working memory refers to how we manipulate information stored in our short-term memory. Children...
Jan 13, 2017
Back to School Checklist
Back to School Checklist
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Back-to-school season comes around like a whirlwind, and in the midst of shopping, labelling and packing lunches, it’s easy to forget a thing or two.
But with a bit of preparation, back-to-school doesn’t have to be a stressful time. Use our handy back-to-school checklist to tick off everything you need and concentrate on getting your child excited about the new year ahead!
For school...