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07 Dec Especially for Parents: Math, and Children, Are Amazing

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by Angie Williams “We can encourage mathematical exploration and knowing in kids when we allow them to merge with the physical world and immerse their full selves in it.” -- Wendy L. Ostroff, Exchange Magazine You have likely seen the recent headlines regarding learning loss among elementary...

04 Jun Especially for Parents: The Value of Tinkering

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My late uncle loved to tinker. At his beloved cabin you would most often find him in the garage amongst his tools, trying to figure out (often with success) how to repair any number of broken items: lawn chairs, doorknobs, kitchen utensils, and more. While...

24 Apr What to Grow: A Pizza Garden

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by Angie Williams After the long winter we had, any activity that our family can participate in outside in the sunshine sounds like an excellent idea. I have never been known for my green thumb, and in fact always feel a bit guilty when given a...

29 Aug Math is Everywhere

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Math concepts are highlighted in various areas of the classroom. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="6912,6915,6918,6919,6920,6922"] ...

31 May Spring In-service Training Highlights: Healthy Foods and STEM

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We'd like to share with you a few highlights from our spring in-service training. In our first session, Marna Canterbury, Director of Community Health at the Lakeview Health Foundation, discussed some of the hesitations children have about trying new foods (e.g. How will it feel in my...