Winter Lights Reading for Younger Kids
3 wonderful books sharing different perspectives on the holiday season to read to your kids.
The surprising truth about Santa Claus? He's good for kids' developing minds.
Santa isn't a lie; he’s a mystery. Research shows that kids have a positive reaction when they figure it out. And kids appreciate why their parents keep Santa going.
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The best stuff from all around the web.
A Guide to Giving Books to The People on Your List
A good book is something that you want to share with the ones you love! So why not get books for your friends and family this year?
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The Healing Power of Dark Stories
In our world of real monsters, storytellers like Maurice Sendak can help kids make sense of their darker feelings and fears.
Teaching Peace in Elementary School - The New York Times
Source: Teaching Peace in Elementary School - The New York Times
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Stanford researchers show we’re sending many children to school way too early
Stanford researchers show we’re sending many children to school way too early
Quiet Time Brings Transcendental Meditation to Public Schools - The Atlantic
Quiet Time Brings Transcendental Meditation to Public Schools - The Atlantic
Class Clown Or Gifted Student? It's A Matter Of Perspective : NPR Ed : NPR
Class Clown Or Gifted Student? It's A Matter Of Perspective : NPR Ed : NPR
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Why We Love “Guess How Much I Love You” So Much
"Guess How Much I Love You" is a tale about the limitless love between parent and child. But mostly it’s about how awesome we are as parents.
7 Human Values Kids Learn by Caring For a Family Dog
A dog is an invaluable friend - and, in some cases, a surprising teacher.
Link:Obama to Schools: Obsess Less About Testing
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Why Every Child Should Have a Forest of Their Own
More than books or lectures, a forest gives flight to imagination while teaching kids about the dynamics of our natural world.
Explaining graphic design to four year olds is a little like the way you explain it to clients. New favorite Instagram alert! Russian artist/photographer Nikolai Tolstyh uses paper cutouts of an...
Kindergarten in Finland favors playtime over literacy. The outcome may have an advantage over the demands of the US Common Core standards. In her diaries, to be published this fall for the first t...
Children need stories to thrive, just as they need food and water and play to grow into sturdy and resilient older children.
In the US, Common Core standards routinely rob the youngest students of time that used to be reserved for play. Despite findings that early literacy has little long term benefit, reading is being t...
9 Fantastic Children’s Books To Add To Your Reading Rotation
A bookshelf was one of the first things my wife and I put in our new son's room. Here are some of our favorite stories that line its shelves.