learning

Toddler Fun: Play, Travel, Cook, and Get Outside!

January 17, 2012




One of the best things about toddlers is how fun they are. They are completely uninhibited and full of creativity and energy. They learn, and learn, and learn some more and love every minute of it. Having fun with your toddler can range from a planned activity to just cuddling and giggling in bed. It [...]

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Math Sucks! (…if it requires you to balance shaming equations)

November 8, 2011




I came across a post today that I really enjoyed. On the Camp Creek Blog, Lori wrote: There’s a billboard in my town that makes me grind my teeth into dust. It shows a kid’s hands holding, on the left, a video-game controller and, on the right, a turtle. Then it says something along the [...]

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Who Should Pay for School Supplies?

August 22, 2011




At this time of year, most parents are rushing around in a frantic panic searching for each and every item on their child’s school supply list. If your lists are anything like mine, they include a combination of the usual (24 pencils, sharpened), the overly specific (1″ white binder with pockets), and the unusual (travel [...]

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Christmas Gifts for Teachers? What to Think of When Buying a Gift

December 8, 2010




It is almost time for Christmas break at most schools in North America. As children get ready to run out into the snow and enjoy a few weeks off from school, many parents and children may be looking to give a gift to their teachers to show their appreciation. In some schools it seems this [...]

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Public school? Private school? Homeschooling? Unschooling?

May 27, 2010




I want to preface this post by saying that I am not an expert in the field of education. I have done some research on this topic, but it is not comprehensive and may not even be representative. However, my readers have been asking me for a long time to share my thoughts on this [...]

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School: Right or Duty? Anti-Homeschooling Law and Propaganda

May 24, 2010




In my reading on parenting and children in Germany, I came across a booklet aimed at children that explains their rights to them. In general, I think it is a great idea to inform children of their rights. However, I draw the line at propaganda in support of contentious legislation. Here is a rough translation [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Butterfly Girl

October 21, 2009




Photo credit: OttMomGo from Tales of life with a girl on the go. We had so much fun checking out the butterflies with you and Reid!

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Raising bilingual kids: benefits and techniques

September 22, 2009




Children who have the opportunity to learn a second language are given a world of opportunity. It opens up new opportunities in terms of who they can communicate with, what they can read, and where they can travel with ease. It is a partial cure for closed-mindedness. Those are the obvious benefits. But learning a [...]

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Playing with Darwin

April 12, 2009




A few times as I’ve wandered through the bookstore with my kids, I’ve been hit in the face with the shelf full of Bible stories and children’s bibles. I’ve glossed over references to God and Jesus in supposed mainstream kids books. Sure, there are lots of nice stories out there that have no reference to [...]

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Arts & Crafts Play

April 11, 2009




What kid doesn’t love getting covered with paint, glue, glitter and goo? If you want to break out the fun and the giggles, give your child an opportunity to practice fine motor skills, and maybe create some nice homemade toys and decorations as an alternative to crazed consumerism, then this post is for you! I’m [...]

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