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Creative Story Book Reading
Have you ever considered that If you read a book to your child in less than 3 minutes you wasted your time. What? You mean I can't race through it and get the story over with! Ideas on using reading as a way to build family values.
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Having Fun Fishing with Pre-Schoolers
Fishing is a rewarding, educational and amazing activity to try with young children. Here are some guidelines and tips how to make your adventure a memorable one.
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Time Outs Part I
After our son's birth, to help teach our three year-old daughter to be more gentle with her brother, we began giving her time outs. Read about our experience. . . This is the first of a two part series on time outs.
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Creative Expression
Spontaneous and expressive - A unique sense of humor - A strong desire for independence - An animated fantasy life - A free thinking daydreamer. These are signs of giftedness.
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Teaching Kindergarten ESL
Much discussion is focused on teaching English to adult learners or school-age children...
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Buying Classic Gifts For Children
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Choose Your Pre-School Carefully
Sending your child to pre-school is an important decision to make, more importantly is choosing the pre-school. Here are a few criteria to consider.
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Choosing a Stroller
From the classic pram to a jogging stroller, a bit of research can help parents choose just the right stroller for their family.
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Elements of Creative Movement in the Classroom
Ideas on new ways to teach elementary or secondary academic subjects.
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Writing Non-Fiction for Children
Non-fiction for children is a tough market. But it's even tougher if you don't know who your market is.
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October Preschool Learning Games
Outdoor science lessons can be great for teaching children about nature. Try playing learning games and activities that use natural elements like leaves and acorns.
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Group Daycare
An overview of the five types of group daycare including the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Sesame Street 35th Anniversary Special, this Sunday
An overview of the Sesame Street 35th anniversary special, "The Street We Live On", airing on PBS, Sunday April 4 at 8:00 PM and Monday April 5 in the daytime.

Summertime Heat
The importance of being sure that your child has enough liquids and a cool place to relax during busy summer days.
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Back to School Fun
Heading back to school should be fun. In this article I offer several ideas giving parents and students a chance to connect and enjoy preparing for the classroom.
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Be An Advocate For Your Gifted Child
Parents must become advocates for their gifted child! The how to and reasons for are discussed.
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Education in Louisiana: 1935-1950
During this period four governors from poor parishes in North Louisiana made great contributions to improving education for all Louisianians. The famous WPA also made wonderful contributions to education in Louisiana.
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International hamburgers
Homemade hamburgers are a cut above the bought variety. Here are some flavouring ideas.
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Introduction to a Library System
A brief look a library system and at a bookmobile.
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Making Clocks with Toddlers
Easy learning resources and math games for toddler learning and for playing math games with clocks. Toddler math really is about playing informally and having fun.
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Oak Harbor's Holland Happening
This weekend festival offers authentic ethnic food and crafts, a parade, carnival and loads of other events suitable for everyone from toddlers and teens to adults
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The Dark Mind of Jhonen Vasquez
This article discusses the works of Jhonen Vasquez such as his most memorable - Johnny the Homicidal Maniac.
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Valentine's Celebration
We'll be making cards this year. Will you? How about a hat or gift box. Learn about the origin of the holiday and it's traditions to share with your kids while your doing your Valentine's Day activities.
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Working At Home with Children
Dealing with the issue of childcare while working at home.
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"Titan A.E." not meant for preschoolers
The blend of traditional animation, computer graphics, and original music makes for a sci-fi treat, but this Don Bluth film is not "The Land Before Time".
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Amongst Lovely Things
Suite101 profiles the TV programme that has moved three generations of pre-schoolers into the classroom - Sesame Street.
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Center Parcs Holidays for Families
Center Parcs holidays in the UK are perfect for children, offering an environmentally-friendly setting, surrounded by woodland and catering for everyone in the family.
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Collectibles and the Theater
Theaters have a never-ending need for clothing, furniture and décor from many historical periods. Can you help?
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Momma, how does the cow make milk??
Toddlers love to ask hypothetical questions, and sometimes we are at loss when it comes to explaining. No fear, there are some wonderful books that make it easier with the help of photos and illustrations. Feed that little mind!
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Secrets for Successful Field Trips
Secrets in making unforgetable and successful field trips for pre-school aged children.
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Spanish Books for Grandchildren
There’s nothing like a good read. These reviews point you to just the thing. Try Spanish if you’re adventuresome, have kids with Latin heritage or want to learn.
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Starting Solid Foods
Following your baby's cues is the best rule of thumb! Here's how this philosophy worked for our family.
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How to Survive Your Summer Vacation
Traveling with children takes a great deal of planning, but it can be a great experience for everyone. Here are some tips on how to prepare and what to take along. Do some planning and have a great vacation.
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Italy Trip Report, Part One: travelling with small children
Florence and Venice with a three-year-old? Yes, it can be done!
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Kitchen Crafts
Here's a collection of craft recipes for more fun in your kitchen with your little ones.
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MORE ART BASICS - YES, BUT CAN YOU DRAW?
This is another in a series of articles I am writing here on Suite101 regarding the fundamentals of the visual arts. This time I give you links to great drawings, and also discuss some of the excellent books I have on teaching oneself to draw. Of course, it's always best to take a real live class from a real art instructor, with other live art students, for critiques, if nothing else. Nevertheless, these books are good resources, and very useful even if you do already know how to look and to draw.
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Rest Easy With Well-Planned Sleep Overs
Are you panicking just with the thought of having your children's friends sleep over? Rest easy and read this article, a little planning will go a long way.
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Let's Get Organized!
Time-management skills are important because there are only so many hours in a day. Organization is the key to saving time and I'll be sharing tips for organizing those papers, closets, schedules...and lives!
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How Moms Can Negotiate a Flexible Work Schedule
Many stay at home moms want to generate income. Parents in the workforce struggle to balance work and homelife. A flexible work schedule might be the answer.
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