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Put presents in their hands that can change their future

Dec 04, 2023

Holiday anticipation builds for weeks, but not long after gathering up the ribbons and wrapping paper, the sparkle tends to fade fast. Gifts that build skills have a long shelf life, with benefits ...

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Turn up the heat on summer learning for cool results

May 22, 2023

Blue skies, warm temps, and lots of pent-up energy mean kids definitely need a break from their structured school routine. But learning can—and should—keep happening. Change the “how” but not the “...

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Color Thanksgiving every shade of fun

Nov 09, 2022

Whether hosting or guesting, staying home or hitting the road, holidays can get crazy busy. In the run-up to Turkey Day, gather ways to learn and play on the fly. Or with just a little planning. Ho...

Dec 04, 2023

Put presents in their hands that can change their future

May 22, 2023

Turn up the heat on summer learning for cool results

Nov 09, 2022

Color Thanksgiving every shade of fun

May 16, 2022

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

Feb 17, 2022

Make Random Acts of Kindness Day an everyday way

Dec 15, 2021

A first grade teacher talks holidays and a first grade student talks Anywhere Teacher

Oct 11, 2021

Part 1: Reading expands kids’ vocabulary and extends their opportunities

Oct 11, 2021

Part 2: Reading expands empathy, kindness, and cultural awareness

Oct 08, 2021

Two time-tested tactics become trends: teach kids phonics and get them outside

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