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Teacher Training

Homework Help: 9 Tips to Make Homework Less Painful

Back to school and back to homework. Homework can be a huge source of conflict and strong feelings for some families. You may remember having those strong feelings in your own childhood when doing your homework. Maybe you did your homework without a hitch, and don’t understand how to help your child who is now having a hard time with the homework routine. Let’s talk about strategies to make homework time with your child less painful and more conducive to learning.

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Discovery Toys

What is a “Toy Raiser?”

A Toy Raiser is a unique event where parents can purchase high-quality toys for their children while also supporting their school. It’s like a book fair but with toys!

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What is Early Intervention?

Where Does Special Instruction Take Place?

Where does Special Instruction Take Place? The simple answer is Special Instruction takes place in natural environments, which vary from child to child. 

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Learning Activities

Skills You Can Observe When You Give A Toddler A Glue Stick

My instinct to guard glue stick caps comes from my days as a toddler classroom teacher, where glue stick caps were not only a choking hazard but also a hidden teaching opportunity.

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Home Visiting Adventures

Rule 2: Prepare to get messy.

Each situation brings with it a different set of mess risk factors. You have to know your situation, know your risk factors, and be prepared for whatever you think you may encounter.