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15 Books to Help Children Understand Food Allergies

February 27, 2020

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Food allergies, especially in children, are very common. Some statistics say that there are two children in every classroom with food allergies accounting for 5%...

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The Best Books to Read to Your Children Ages Infant Through Five Years Old

December 3, 2019

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Do you read to your kids? You can read my latest article about whether or not reading to your kids really matters. I have compiled...

Children FREE Printables Ideas for Quality Time with Kids in Under 30 minutes Teaching and Learning

Free Printable Playdough Mats for Play and Learning

November 5, 2019

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I made these mats for little ones to have some guided learning with teachers and caregivers along with free play by themselves. The playdough mats...

Fall Family Shopping Teaching and Learning

Over 50 Popular Kids Books for Fall & Autumn

October 31, 2019

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Autumn is arguably one of the very best seasons of all. The crisp air, colorful leaves, apple picking, pumpkin patches and hot cocoa are just...

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Does Reading to Your Kids Really Matter?

October 16, 2019

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Bedtime stories are traditional and expected. Most people say that they do read to their kids nightly or at least as often as possible when...

Children Family Teaching and Learning

Kohl Children’s Museum Brings Innovative & Impactful POP-UP Museum to Lake County Illinois

October 5, 2019

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We have so many extraordinary things for families to do together in Illinois. One of those is the Kohl Children Museum. In recognition for its...

FREE Printables Teaching and Learning

Free Printable Dipthong Worksheets For Your Homeschool or Classroom

September 27, 2019

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When I can’t find things I need I tend to make them myself. Worksheets are not the greatest way to learn, but sometimes they really...

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What Teachers Wish Parents Knew for Their Student to Have a Successful Year in School

September 20, 2019

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Provide your child with food they will like to eat. Whether you pack your child’s lunch or have them eat at school, there is no...

Sensory Bins Teaching and Learning

How to Make a Purple Sensory Box for Kids

July 5, 2019

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Creating a sensory bin is really fun because you get to make something wonderful for your child to be excited about!Even better, you can...

Ideas for Quality Time with Kids in Under 30 minutes Teaching and Learning

Fractions Bowling Game with Free Printable – Teaching Beginning Fractions

July 1, 2019

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I was doing a long term substitute job for a first grade class and had to teach the students their first introduction to fractions. I...

Jen has a bachelor's degree in business and is passionate about social media marketing having worked on ad campaigns with major brands. Jen has a master's degree in elementary education and is passionate about providing an equitable education to children with various learning styles and needs. She has an extensive background in early childhood education to provide little ones with developmental learning experiences in their formative years. Wanting to make a bigger difference in the lives of families, Jen now works as a social worker to strengthen families in the state of Arizona.