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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

Motherhood Moments

According to the latest version of The Nation’s Report Card , produced by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the average reading and math scores of 13-year-olds nationwide in 2022–23 declined by 4 and 9 points, respectively, as compared to 2019‒20 scores. Cooking is not only fun, but educational. Cook together.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Join my email community HERE and receive FREE Printable 2019 Summer Calendar Pages. You can enjoy all of these activities and more at a state park!

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Music Minute - Stephanie Leavell: Made to Bloom

Motherhood Moments

Children might be sensitive, extroverted, opinionated, active, shy, introverted, neurotypical, or neurodivergent, and every child deserves to be honored for their unique qualities. was nominated for Children’s Album of the Year in the 2019 Independent Music Awards. Stephanie’s debut children’s album, Move It, Move It! ,

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Music Minute - Ants on a Log: Make it Myself

Motherhood Moments

In addition to an empowering invitation to activate kids’ autonomy, “Make it Myself” is also a nod to Julie Be’s audio production debut. The Ants offer educational content in an irresistibly fun package. Listeners of all ages will be drawn into the Ants’ world of spontaneous joy and sing along moments.

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Fun Freetime: Story Pirates Podcast Season Finale

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On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress , and stepped into the lead role in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. This multiple award-winning arts education organization brings excitement and play to literacy and learning.

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