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In the Heights Movie Review

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"Hamilton" creator has done it again.  "In the Heights" is a musical that takes you through the history,  the culture and the lives of the Latino community in Washington Heights, New York. A historical place that created opportunities and businesses for dreamers.  This film is fun, family friendly, aspiring and will get the whole family up ready to dance.  The salsa, … [Read more...]

Books to Read During the Summer for Middle Schoolers

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored pot. This post contains affiliate links. Summertime doesn’t mean all learning has to stop. In fact, I’m a big advocate of finding some of the best books to read during the summer, especially for middle schoolers. To make your search super easy, I’ve rounded up some homeschool mom, teacher-approved and even a couple title suggestions from … [Read more...]

5 Field Trips to do This Summer

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Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Most kids love field trips because they enjoy getting to be outside exploring and visiting places they have never seen before or revisiting fun destinations. These trips are also one of the best ways to combine some fun and education together nicely. There are plenty of options to choose from when … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Assess Your Child’s Development & Help Them Succeed

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This post contains affiliate links. A major part of your child succeeding educationally is your ability to assess your child’s development. Over the years, parents have become accustomed to the school system doing this; however, we can see how displaced the system is becoming. It is important for parents to be their child’s number … [Read more...]

15 Educational Activities To Do This Summer

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This post contains affiliate links. With summer just right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about educational activities to do this summer. Keyword being educational, these can be fun activities that cover a wide range of subjects, concepts, and topics. If you don’t have your own summer adventures planned, … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Fostering Learning this Summer

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Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own. Tip #1: Find out what they’re interested in. After spending almost 10 months learning by the book, now is the perfect time to let your children have a say in what they’d like to learn about. It can start with a simple question, such as, “If you could learn about anything this summer, what would it be?” Give … [Read more...]

Overcoming Needle Anxiety

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This post is made possible with support from the Meg Foundation. All opinions are my own. I am not sure where my fear of needles came from, but it has been something I battle with every time I have an appointment for blood work, a dentist appointment and even taking my own children to their well visits when they are scheduled to get their childhood vaccinations. Over the … [Read more...]

5 Interactive Learning Sites for Students K-8

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Whether your kids are physically attending school, participating in distance learning, or homeschooling, incorporating interactive learning sites has many benefits. Although these are primarily used in the classroom setting, they are also available for at-home use. All you need is a computer with reliable Internet connection. Here are the top five learning sites I … [Read more...]

5 Benefits of Project Based Learning

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Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. This post contains affiliate links. Since early 2020, education worldwide has taken an entirely new approach. School systems from public school to homeschooling have taken a hit, but not necessarily for the worse. New teaching techniques and methods have sprouted, with some older ones getting face lifts and much needed … [Read more...]

Center for Parent and Teen Communication 1 Minute Parenting Strategies

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Disclaimer: This post is made possible with support from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, part of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. All opinions are my own. Parenting is ever-changing just as the needs and wants of your children change with their age. The Center for Parent and Teen Communication (CPTC) provides a science-based approach to support healthy … [Read more...]