Teaching The Truth About Thanksgiving AGE-APPROPRIATE ENGAGEMENT Here are some suggestions for engaging kids of all ages with Thanksgiving and Native American culture. “There’s no reason we can’t have really fun, interactive, and accurate lessons around Thanksgiving.” – National Education Association (+) = these resources can work with this age group or above in many […]
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The Power of Music Music, oh beautiful music! It transcends barriers and brings people together like nothing else can. Music has a way of teaching us how to get to know people better—while having the power to connect people to themselves and everything around us. It can unite our senses! The benefits of music education
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Environmental Science: Let’s Get Outside and Learn! Environmental science in summer Some of my fondest childhood memories are making mud pies under the thick canopies of evergreen trees—and eating green onions straight from the garden. Back then, I found it strange how my mother knew I was the one digging up vegetables faster than she
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Attachment theory is an important area of research that can help us understand relationships and bonds between people. All human relationships, especially during early childhood development, require a connection. But what is attachment, exactly? How does it form and what makes it healthy or unhealthy? And how does a healthy attachment help an infant learn?
Part One: Relationship Skills There’s no question—we learn with others and by observing, listening, and trying to do what others do. We react or respond to others and the world we are in. You play a crucial role in a child’s learning environment. Children of all ages benefit from understanding more about their feelings and
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