I think that, of all the seasons, fall has the most arrival dates. September 1 marks the start of meteorological fall. If Labor Day is the farewell to summer, then the day after must be time to welcome fall, right? The autumnal equinox occurs on September 23 this year. And for … [Read more...]
10 great education quotes for back to school
School bells ring, are you listenin'? Today is the first day of school for the majority of kids in our area, including my daughter, and it's exciting! There's so much potential and promise that comes with entering a new grade. I feel very grateful that we live in a place where … [Read more...]
7 ways parenting is like improv
We recently attended an improv show at ComedySportz in Chicago with my tween daughter and her friend, and it was a great night full of laughs. If you haven't heard of ComedySportz, it's a fun approach to improv. A "match" features two teams, each with three players, competing … [Read more...]
6 simple ways to make summer learning fun
I'm a big fan of books and reading and raising smart kids, so it's no surprise that I love summer reading programs and advice for keeping kids thinking and learning even if school isn't in session. The summer slide, or brain drain, or what ever fun alliterative or rhyming term … [Read more...]
Facts about the Summer Solstice and activities to help kids understand them
Today marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The word "Solstice" comes from the Latin words for "sun" and "to stand still." Here are some facts about the Summer Solstice, and activities you can do with your kids to help them understand … [Read more...]
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