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Literacy: Errands and chores?
Turn kids’ errands or chores into fun with reading and writing: Help them write a To Do list of things they have to get done. Help them write a Ta Da list of things they did get done. Ta da!! Create a calendar or write on a regular one. Note their regular chores, and offer…
Read MoreThe Bilingual Bonus
“There is no doubt that speakers of more than one language have nimble brains.” This bold claim was made in Psychology Today (October 2010; psychologytoday.com) in an article that also made these claims… “All told, half of the world’s population conducts life in multiple languages…. “Infants as young as 4 months who live in bilingual…
Read MoreHalloween Events
Saturday, October 30th, 2:00pm-6:00pmSensational Halloween Carnival atSensations Therafun1704 Chantilly Drive, AtlantaPlease RSVP to 404-634-3500http://www.sensationstherafun.com/ Saturday, October 30th, 11:00am-4:00pmHeart of Sailing Halloween Sail-a-long and Resource FairBald Ridge MarinaContact: Emily at (310)650-0287 or Bill at (678)794-5863http://www.heartofsailing.org/
Read MoreA Purpose Filled Life: Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Saturday November 13th, 2010 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Hilton Atlanta Northeast5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA, 30092 Click here for more info.
Read MoreEveryday Literacy: Teach kids new words
Comment on new words as they come up in stories, on TV or on the radio. Introduce synonyms – words that mean the same thing. If your kids talk about “the day after today,” introduce the word “tomorrow.” Correct word errors with simple examples or corrections. If they say “We runned home!” you could say,…
Read MoreHalloween Candy Game
Click here to play Pumpkin-O-Meter
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