Enough is Enough: Testing Reform Needed NOW!
BY STEPHANIE HELSABECK The school year often begins with nervous anticipation…new teacher, new friends, sometimes a new school. These feelings are very natural as a child begins a new school […]
From the Book Shelf: September 2018
Each month, I spotlight two books guaranteed to delight readers and provide fun activities to further extend the meaning of each reading experience. With so many wonderful titles available, this […]
Dining Guide – August – Best Takeout In Town
With summer beginning its downswing, we are thinking about what to cram into these last precious weeks with our kids, how much we have to do before school starts again […]
Novel-ty Learning: The Benefits of Reading Novels
Novel reading has always been a moment of escapism, discovery, and relaxation. The perpetual saying, “Reading makes you smarter,” remains the motor of our motivation to pick up a book […]
From The Book Shelf: August 2018
Each month I spotlight two books guaranteed to delight readers and provide fun activities to further extend the meaning of each reading experience. With so many wonderful titles available, this […]
A Year of Change and Growth
In all the excitement of seeing old friends and meeting new ones, there are moments when the beginning weeks of school may feel overwhelming. Leaving behind the low-key days of […]
What to Know Before College: For Moms, Dads, and Students
Going to college is stressful—for parents and students. The following are the lessons my parents and I share with you that we have learned through fall semester, 2017– June 2018 at […]
“Can I touch it?” “Can I taste it?” The Many Advantages of Sensory Play
At a young age, most people learn about the five senses: smell, taste, touch, hearing, and sight. While these feelings allow children to become aware of their surroundings and the […]
Exploring the World through Geography
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to drop your daily routine and go on a yearlong excursion around the world? In those experiences when we walk streets, see landmarks, and begin to […]
Open House and First Meetings
The “Back to School” season is being blared in bold-print banners, commercials and advertisements; in addition, by children, who are openly curious about the uncertainty of a new year. While […]
