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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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Elmo’s World: All About Animals and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

It focuses on teaching children about responsibility and building self-esteem through lessons such as, how to take care of a pet/animal and how to be respectful of their homes. With over two hours of barking, chirping, galloping and more, this special DVD also features a special classic bonus story where Elmo visits the zoo.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Brainstorm media free things you can do, like a trip to the zoo, a walk around the neighborhood, a scavenger hunt (indoors or outdoors, depending on weather), or building a fort! Get Engaged Try to take your own break from work and other responsibilities to engage in screen-free fun with your child.

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

World Forestry Day – March 21 – The mission is to educate and inform people about the world’s forests and trees, and environmental sustainability. Save the Frogs Day – End of April – Save The Frogs Day is the world’s largest day of amphibian education and conservation action.

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Free Weekend Activities 1/6

Saving In Akron

There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US. From 1-3pm, Education Open House: See projects, meet instructors & find out which class is best for you. Saturday 1/7 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build a Savings Shed. Sponsored by Medela.

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Free Weekend Activities 11/2

Saving In Akron

There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US. Foodcrafting with Wilton AND Education Open House from 1-3pm: Meet instructors & see class samples. The Home Depot – Saturday 11/5 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build and paint a picture frame for Veterans Day.

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Free Family Events & Activities Round-Up 1/6

Saving Everyday

There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US. From 1-3pm, Education Open House: See projects, meet instructors & find out which class is best for you. Saturday 1/7 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build a Savings Shed. Sponsored by Medela. Bank of America –.