To Be, or Not to Be … a Shakespeare Camper
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Shakespeare camp may not be top of mind for most parents — unless your child is already a budding Kenneth Branagh or Judi Dench. Based on the responses parents have sent to the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival about its camps, maybe it should be.... Read full article
Free Virtual Tours, Classes and Activities for Kids from Places Near and Far
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Online places to visit and explore!... Read full article
Learn Debate Skills with Debate Camp's New Online Learning Resource
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Debate Camp Online provides students with a welcome zone in which to learn and develop skills in parliamentary debate. ... Read full article
Help! We’re Getting on Each Other’s Nerves
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I’ll admit it. I’ve had a few days in the last month when I’ve lost it. I’ve been stuck in this house with my husband and my two boys. I love them with all my heart, but our togetherness is unrelenting, and there are moments when we’re having conflic... Read full article
45 Bay Area Museum & Attractions Offer Free or Low Cost Admission Day
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Bay Area attractions can often be visited for little or no admission price. Check out these locations for low cost admittance. ... Read full article
6 Ways Camp Experience Influenced Adults
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How many kids do you think go to camp in the summer? According to the ACA (American Camp Association) website 14 million kids and adults attend camp every summer. Camp is an $18 billion industry. ... Read full article
Building a Strong Foundation for Reading Success in Young Children
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As an educator that specializes in teaching students with learning differences I am often asked by parents of young children, “How can I ensure that my child will be a successful reader and speller?” While a number of factors play a role in this... Read full article
Google Arts & Culture Allows You to Take Your Kids on a Virtual Tour from Your Couch!
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Thanks to Google Arts & Culture, discover the inspirational moments, iconic people, and artistic wonders that are available at the tip of your fingers. ... Read full article
Leaping into Learning
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The idea that we’ve removed recess in the name of giving children more time to work on skills that boost test scores is based on an absolute failure to understand the developmental link between play and healthy brains.... Read full article
Kids and Climate Without Tears
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Our kids have enough to worry about without adding the climate apocalypse—fires, mudslides, droughts, heat waves, hurricanes, and floods—to the list. I want the children in my programs to fall in love with the natural world...... Read full article