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a family: dad, mom, young son and daughter sitting in the tailgate of their car looking at a map. text on the photo says Spring Break Ahead.

Put a plan in play for spring break travel time and rainy days

Mar 15, 2023

With the countdown to spring break fast approaching go-time, thinking through ways to bridge the less action-packed moments can keep things relaxing for everyone. Exploring the state or the globe I...

Christmas lights along the top of a photo of three young girls in red and green shirts laying on the floor playing with flash cards

Sparkly ideas: Light up the season with gifts that pay more than they cost

Dec 14, 2022

Heat up the cocoa, cue up the carols, and be fa-la-la-la inspired to go “most meaningful” with presents. Give inexpensive gifts that create big learning By all accounts and measures, dollars aren’t...

two young kids laying down in the grass looking through a magnifying glass

The great outdoors: an excellent summertime classroom for all ages

Jul 11, 2022

Margaret McMillan, turn-of-the-century British nursery school pioneer and children’s health care reformer, was way ahead of her time in saying, “Not all classrooms have four walls.” Create alphabet...

Mar 15, 2023

Put a plan in play for spring break travel time and rainy days

Dec 14, 2022

Sparkly ideas: Light up the season with gifts that pay more than they cost

Jul 11, 2022

The great outdoors: an excellent summertime classroom for all ages

Jun 08, 2022

Simple, low-cost, kid-friendly card games help sharpen skills during long break

May 16, 2022

Help kids catch up, keep up, and move up over the summer

Apr 20, 2022

Music lessons can help kids hit a high note in school

Oct 22, 2021

Rhyme, rhythm, and neural pathways: Singing helps kids with reading and much more

Oct 16, 2021

Pull boredom busters and little lessons from what's around you

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