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Fall Leaves: Exploring Utah’s Alpine Loop and Cascade SpringsWhen I think of seeing fall leaves, I think of New England. Not because I've seen the fall leaves there, but because they're famous. I've been planning a trip to see them for three years in a row to no avail. Hopefully, I will get to see them someday!…
How to Help Your Kids Earn Better GradesOne of the most important goals kids can set is to earn better grades. It’s easier than you think. You and your child are well aware where he/she is excelling and where he/she may need some help. Every child is different, but in more than a decade of…
5 Name Games for Preschoolers – Learning ActivitiesLast night, we went to my daughter's preschool orientation. We had the opportunity to tour her new classroom, and she was so excited to see her name all over the place: on the birthday board, on her cubby, on her class folder, and on the list at the beginning of…
Preschool Apple Spelling GameCan you believe it's almost Fall already? When I think of Fall, I dream of apple orchards and pumpkin vines and leaves changing colors. It's probably because I live in South Florida, where I do not actually get a chance to experience these things -- but it doesn't stop me…
25 Fine Motor Activities for PreschoolersParents always hear about the importance of fine motor skills for their toddlers and preschoolers. But what exactly are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills involve small movements of the fingers, wrists, hands, feet, toes, tongue, and lips.Whether your preschool-age child is developing typically or has fine motor delays, it's …
Literacy: How to Help Your Kids Love Reading and WritingAs parents, most of us have heard how important it is to encourage a love of reading and writing early in our children’s developmental process. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as the “ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed…
