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Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Child's Teacher During a Parent-Teacher Conference

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Parent-teacher conferences provide an excellent opportunity to get updates on your child's academic progress. After all, your child's teacher is part of your village and can offer great insight into your child's academic progress. Don't know what to ask? I got you! Here are a few questions that will ensure a smooth, productive, and open dialogue with your child's teacher. 1. In what areas has my child progressed academically ? 2. What are my child's strengths and areas for improvement ? What can I do to support them? 3. Is my child on-level academically in comparison to their peers? 4. Is my child socializing appropriately with their peers? 5. What resources, programs, or extracurricular activities do you recommend to support my child? The teacher would love to hear your input as well! Don't forget to share any information about your child that you think may be helpful for the teacher to know, such as their hobbies, interests, or any personal circumstanc

5 Little to No-Prep Educational Easter Activities for Kids

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  Here are 5 little to no-prep educational Easter activities that your kiddos will love! Science Experiments If you're looking for Science Experiments or STEM projects, CLICK HERE ! There are so many great ones to choose from! My favorite one is the Save the Egg STEM project. It challenges your kiddo to build a vehicle designed to save an egg in a collision.  Easter Crafts With a few household items and some guidance, your kiddo can create some really cute Easter crafts. Find some easy Easter crafts HERE . I will definitely be making this super cute toilet paper roll stamps. Reusing Plastic Easter Eggs Wondering what to do once your kiddo has emptied their plastic Easter eggs? You can use them for learning! HERE are some creative ways to reuse plastic Easter eggs. The possibilities are endless when it comes to matching the tops and bottoms of the eggs. One way is by creating a game where your kiddo matches upper and lower case for letter identification, number words to numbers, vo

Inspiring Future Generations as we Celebrate Women's History Month

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As parents, we all want our daughters to grow up feeling empowered and confident in themselves and their abilities. During the month of March, the world celebrates Women's History Month as well as International Women's Day. It is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and to consider how we can continue to support and inspire our daughters to achieve their dreams. Here are some ideas for parents to celebrate with their daughters: Teach them about women's history: Take the time to teach your daughters about the contributions that women have made throughout history. Share stories of women who have made a difference in their communities, countries, and the world. This can help them understand the importance of women's rights and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. National Geographic Kids lists notable women HERE. Encourage them to pursue their passions: Girls should be encouraged to pursue their interests and passions without limita

St. Patrick's Day Picture Books and Activities

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St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner! For kids, it's an exciting time to learn about different traditions and celebrate with family and friends! Here are some books and crats that kids can enjoy! So grab your luck shamrock and let's get started! How to Catch a Leprechaun  by Adam Wallace Click here for the read aloud. Kids will have a blast creating their own traps using cardboard boxes, string, paper clips, and other materials. Click here for a tutorial. Green Shamrocks by Eve Bunting Click Here for the read aloud. Do your kids love a challenge? Play a Shamrock Hunt game! Hide paper shamrocks around the house or yard. Click here for shamrock cutouts. The Night Before St. Patrick's Day by Natasha Wing Click Here  for the read aloud. Practice vocabulary by playing St. Patrick's Day Bingo . Click here for a FREE bingo game! The Luckiest St. Patrick's Day Ever! by Teddy Slater Click Here  for the read aloud. Perform a Science Experiment by making s