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Mar 14th, 2012 |
By Wendy
Is it a Shamrock or is it a Clover? Is there a difference? The Robin Hill School students discover something unexpected and set out to learn the truth about the St. Patrick’s Day symbol! There are so many great St. Patrick’s Day books. Here are just a few. Even if
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Mar 13th, 2012 |
By Wendy
Women’s History Month was first recognized in 1981 as “Women’s History Week”. Beginning in 1995 and in each year since, the sitting president has annually proclaimed March to be “Women’s History Month”. Take the time this month to talk with your children about famous women in our country’s history. Pick
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Feb 16th, 2012 |
By Wendy
Read Across America Day is coming! Be a part of the reading fun. The celebration is March 2nd. The National Education Association’s Read Across America is in its 13th year. Why March 2nd? It’s in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss! Plan your own Read Across America celebration! Personalize your event
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Feb 13th, 2012 |
By Wendy
In February we take the time to honor the men who have served our country as president. Talk to your children about this important role in our country – past, present and future! In addition to talking or reading about our presidents, use money as a learning tool for this
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Feb 13th, 2012 |
By Wendy
Plan and cook a meal together Write a poem together Have a dance party Write a note to an older family member or neighbor for Valentine’s Day Host a board game party at your house Buy heart shaped craft beads and string some to make a necklace Decorate a paper
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Feb 13th, 2012 |
By Wendy
Heart Collages You and your child can cut out hearts to make a collage. You can use different colors of paper and cut hearts of different sizes. If your child wants to use blue or green, that’s okay. They don’t have to use traditional Valentine’s Day colors. In the years
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Feb 8th, 2012 |
By Wendy
Talk to your children before the 14th to find out what kind of cards they would like to give to their classmates this year. If you decide to make your own, allow enough time to purchase supplies and be prepared to only make a few each day. Cutting and gluing
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Feb 8th, 2012 |
By Wendy
If you started the school year around the end of August or beginning of September, you will be celebrating the 100th day of school this month! A lot of teachers plan special activities for the big day. A common one is to have each student bring in 100 pieces of
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Feb 7th, 2012 |
By Wendy
February is American Heart Month. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ Heart Disease is the Number One Cause of Death. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event. www.cdc.gov Please take the time to talk to your doctor and assess any risk factors that you may have. It’s also a great time to discuss any changes
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Jan 23rd, 2012 |
By Wendy
The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year. The award is for the artist, who must be a citizen or resident of the United States. The artist is eligible to win even if they did
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Tags: awards, books, caldecott, newbery, seuss