Move Over, Mom: Book Clubs for Kids
Published April 2013: eHow Mom
Move Over, Mom: Book Clubs for Kids
Article Excerpt:
School may be out, but your kids don’t have to put the books down. Group reading and organized book clubs with friends and neighbors offers children and teens a way to have fun while still learning during the summer months. Jump-start a summer reading program with fun discussions, activities and games that will leave a lasting impression well into the school year. Continue reading
Learning in Disguise: 10 Kid-Approved Activities
Published April 2013: eHow Mom
Learning in Disguise: 10 Kid-Approved Activities
Article Excerpt:
While you and your children may be looking forward to swimming, games, and outdoor activities this summer, it’s easy to forget that learning doesn’t stop when the sun is shining. Don’t let your child forget the academic lessons from the school year. Instead, find ways to incorporate learning into the family’s summer plans with educational field trips and at-home experiments that disguise learning. Continue reading
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