Tag: reading
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I Lost My Cool and Banned TV from My Kids’ Lives Indefinitely
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting By: Samantha Cooper Date: November 26, 2023 Image Credit: Thanasis Zovoilis / Getty Images My 4-year-old son has developed a fascination with television, particularly those bizarre YouTube channels featuring adults with oddly animated hands unboxing and playing with toys. To me, these videos resemble one continuous advertisement for overpriced plastic…
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Another School District Says ‘No’ to Homework
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant move, a school district in Florida has decided to eliminate homework entirely in its elementary schools. This decision, made by Superintendent Lisa Carter, aligns with a growing trend among educational institutions that question the effectiveness of homework. As summer rolls on, parents are finding reprieve in this development, which…
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Kindergarten Class Celebrates Reading Milestone with a ‘Millionaire Bash’
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful show of enthusiasm for reading, a kindergarten class recently hosted a ‘Millionaire Bash’ to celebrate their remarkable achievement of reading one million words over the school year. This charming event not only highlighted the importance of literacy but also instilled a sense of joy and accomplishment in the young…
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Booger and Fart Jokes: Surprisingly Beneficial for Your Child’s Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I faced challenges getting my son engaged in reading, which was particularly disheartening given my passion for books. However, everything changed when he stumbled upon the notorious Captain Underpants series, filled with its humorous blend of potty jokes. Suddenly, my son was sneaking late-night reading sessions, flashlight in hand,…
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Your Kids Can Now Enjoy Storytime with Astronauts in Space
Get Pregnant Fast If you think reading to your children is special, just wait until they experience storytime with astronauts broadcasting from space! The Global Space Education Foundation has introduced an exciting initiative called Story Time in Space, where real astronauts share beloved children’s books while floating in the zero-gravity environment of the International Space…
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Book Lovers Are Exceptional Beings, And Now There’s Evidence
Get Pregnant Fast Being immersed in a captivating book has been my sanctuary since I first stumbled over the words in “Are You My Mother?” at the tender age of six. My mother, weary of reading it repeatedly, encouraged me to read it on my own. I took her advice to heart, and I haven’t…
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Every Child with ADHD Should Experience ‘Captain Underpants’ – Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In the words of popular children’s author Dav Pilkey, “I prefer to think of it as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Delightfulness. Others may label it a disorder.” Pilkey, known for his beloved Captain Underpants series, was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in second grade, a time when he struggled with concentrating, sitting still,…