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Summer Gift Guide 25: Beat the “Summer Slide” with 8 Books to Keep Young Brains Active
Children will be getting out of school this month for Summer and that doesn’t mean learning should stop. I would like to share a addition to our Summer Gift Guide 25: Beat the “Summer Slide” with 8 Books to Keep Young Brains Active. I was looking through the books I found WWII Battle Trivia for Kids by Brette Sember which would make the perfect Fathers Day Gift for David. my family has grown up on listening to our fathers and grandfathers talk about WW11. Having the book would give us something to share with them. Please take a moment to remind the families in your life that as Summer approaches, it’s…
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Why parents decide to homeschool?
I thought I would share my thoughts with you on why parents decide to homeschool. You may have heard of homeschooling and had your curiosity peaked. Or you may wonder what the benefits could be and why people would opt out of traditional public schools. You could be on the fence about homeschooling and would just like to know why other families have made the plunge. Basically, parents who homeschool feel they will do a far better job that the schools. Its been estimated that a mean of but one hour out of every school day is really spent learning — after administrative duties, discipline issues, changing classes, and distractions.…
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Sending Children to Camp- Creating Valuable Learning Experiences and Memories
Millions of children head off to camps during summer. Camping is an experience that can give children an advantage in not only school but the rest of their lives as well. Camp gives kids a community away from school and home that teaches them to work together and with their adult mentors, manage conflict and build relationships. It is an opportunity to learn how to be supportive, sensitive to other people’s needs, keep each other happy, share and navigate the complexities of group dynamics. These are essential skills that help to develop adults who have strong leadership and character. Healthy Living There has been a growing concern over the prevalence…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
