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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. Children reap benefits from unconventional options as well.

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Free things to do during the quarantine

Family Balance Sheet

I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. They range from educational live streams, free trials to virtual tours and free food. The list is impressive and is a mix of education, entertainment, and general-interest titles. I found the live stream had a very calming effect on my anxiety.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have, and use company job perks, you may be less tempted to look around for other employment, you may be more satisfied with your job and work a bit harder – or so the theory goes. This included a consult as well. One of the well know perks of airline employment is the ability to fly free. Free to use PC.

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Curious George App and Gift Basket Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Curious George at the Zoo App. Description of Product: “Developed by one of the world’s largest providers of educational materials for Pre-K–12 learning, Curious George at the Zoo is a fun, engaging, and entertaining app that will also support your child’s learning and development along the way.

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Elmo’s World: All About Animals and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Join everyone’s favorite red furry monster as he finds out about dogs, birds, fishes, horses, penguins and many other members of the animal kingdom. Elmo’s World: All About Animals encourages children to use their imagination. I can’t wait for my babies to start enjoying Elmo soon as well. She LOVED the DVD.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Encourage your children to use this time for personal growth, or learning things they may not have time for during a usual school week. 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!

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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.