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Take a Hike! Go on a Sensory Walk
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum offers free, printable Wonder Workbooks for families & community groups to help children appreciate the...


We All Need Helpers! Incorporating Assistive Tools at Home & in School
Assistive technology & classroom accommodations can range from simple fidget toys to sophisticated high-tech devices. These necessary...


Stand Up to Hate: Go To Resources For Kinder Classrooms
5 comprehensive resources for families, teachers & kids that promote understanding & respect Children cannot learn & thrive if they don't...


Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers
This week's Mini-Masterpiece Project focuses on Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Fast Facts About Van Gogh: Born: 1853 in The Netherlands...


Key to Remote Student Success: Flexibility & Understanding
Be flexible. After establishing clear learning objectives, allow students several paths to achieve those goals. Doing so will keep...


Forget Tablets. Paper Books Are Better For Younger Kids.
When parents read to babies & toddlers, printed books create stronger bonds. The Mayo Clinic, AAP & WHO recommend zero screen time for...


These 8 Websites Will Help You Survive Remote Learning
For many of us, the switch from in-person instruction to online learning has not been a smooth transition. Tech fails, confusion, lack of...


10 Amazing Websites For Kids That You've Likely Never Heard Of
We've scoured the Internet to find the most innovative & interactive sites for parents & kids. Each site is free, educational and loads...


30 Super Fun Sensory Bin Ideas to Beat Boredom
Try these 30 sensory bin themes to keep little ones excited about sensory play. 1) Wash the Dishes. Soap bubbles, plastic dishes &...


How Thinking Differences Shape History & Spawn Innovation
Despite their learning differences—or perhaps because of them—many famous historical figures pushed beyond the ordinary to achieve...


Top 5 Creature Cams on the Web
Kiddos will love to explore animal habitats with these fascinating live web cams—great to supplement lesson plans, allow for independent...
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