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Cook Up Something Fun with Kids in the Kitchen

Cooking together and bringing everyone to the table makes family time special. It is also a delicious way to use skills such as reading, math, and science with recipes that include measuring, pouring, counting, and temperature.

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Nicole Finkielsztein Nicole Finkielsztein

The 4-Day School Week; Could It Be Better for Districts?

Exploring the merits and challenges of a four-day school week, we delve into recent findings from a Rand Corporation survey. Highlighting both advocates' reasons and critics' concerns, it sparks a deeper reflection on traditional vs. alternative school schedules.

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Nicole Finkielsztein Nicole Finkielsztein

Everything You Need to Know About Third Grade Testing

With third-grade reading retention policies up for debate in more than a dozen states, parents wonder how to prepare their kids for proficiency testing. This article sheds light on these laws, possible exemptions, and ways parents can prepare their kids for testing.

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Nicole Finkielsztein Nicole Finkielsztein

Boosting Vocabulary: 5 Strategies to Help Kids Expand Their Word Power

One of the best ways to ensure your child becomes an effective communicator is to continually help bolster their vocabulary. Why? Because a strong vocabulary directly correlates to efficiency in reading, writing, and speaking — and research suggests it also impacts how well your kid performs in school.

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Nicole Finkielsztein Nicole Finkielsztein

5 Fun Ways to Include Reading This Summer

While summer break helps your kids recharge away from the classroom, it can also be a time for learning loss. Here are five fun ways to keep your kids reading this summer.

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