Tag: learning

Another Looming School Shutdown

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Exactly 3 years ago, our school district shut down because of COVID. What started with 2 weeks extended well, well, well past that. For health reasons, my kids didn't return to a district classroom until this past August even though they reopened, to some extent, about a year after the shut down. Now we're on … Continue reading Another Looming School Shutdown

The One Thing Having Kids Taught Me About the Human Body (That I Probably Should Have Known)

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I love that my kids are always learning and exploring and teaching me new things all the time. Their endless questions keep my brain working and Google functioning. Now, I know the human body must grow as the child ages. I know they can't stay little forever no matter how much I want them to. … Continue reading The One Thing Having Kids Taught Me About the Human Body (That I Probably Should Have Known)

How I…Teach My Toddler Simple Math

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I raise my children the same way I was raised: by letting them develop their own personalities and interests. As a parent, it's my job to introduce as much as I can into their lives. We provide diverse experiences and activities, introduce different ideas and ways of doing things, and expose them to as many … Continue reading How I…Teach My Toddler Simple Math

I am Proud of My Toddler, But Not Because He Knows His ABCs and 123s

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My oldest recently turned 4 and I am freaking out that he's going into Kindergarten next fall. I'm not worried that he might not be academically prepared, which itself feels like a stupid thing to feel considering Kindergarten is supposed to be the starting place for receiving an education. I often find myself wondering why … Continue reading I am Proud of My Toddler, But Not Because He Knows His ABCs and 123s