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Create a Summer Math Journal

Get your kids using their math minds and avoiding the summer slide with this inventive journal.

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Launch your child's imagination with these unique resources.

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Getting Your Little Author Ready to Write
by Gail Lovely, Gayle Berthiaume
Sep 05, 2015
Try these apps to help your child practice pre-writing skills.
Why Use Comics With Kids?
by Susan Stephenson
Sep 04, 2015
Encourage your kids to include comics and graphic novels in their reading diet.
Watercolor Wash Collage Papers
by Diana MacKenzie
Sep 02, 2015
You and your kids will love creating colorful collage papers with this activity from The Carle.
Building Perseverance and Problem Solving, Part 2
by Jennifer Hogan
Sep 01, 2015
The more we make math fun and develop a stronger sense of perseverance, the better mathematicians our children will become.
"Kidsight" From School Frontlines
by Michael Rhattigan
Aug 28, 2015
A Q&A Interview with Nina Fekaris, America's Head School Nurse.
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Today From Bedtime Math: All You Can Eat (for Real)
by Laura Overdeck
Aug 25, 2015
How many pounds of your favorite foods do you eat in a year? In ten years? Count up the yummy moments in this tasty Bedtime Math problem!
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Share Your Children's Stories With the Book Creator App
by Gail Lovely, Gayle Berthiaume
Aug 22, 2015
Imagine how excited your children will be to publish their own books!
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Make a Trash-to-Treasure Town
by Diana MacKenzie
Aug 19, 2015
Help your child construct a one-of-a-kind town with recycled materials.
Building Perseverance and Problem Solving: Part 1
by Jennifer Hogan
Aug 18, 2015
Try these activities at home to develop your child's perseverance.
4 Back-to-School Tips From America's Top School Nurse
by Michael Rhattigan
Aug 14, 2015
Try these suggestions to ensure a successful back-to-school transition for your child.

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Scholastic Parents: The Learning Toolkit

Scholastic Parents is a trusted source of expert advice on reading and learning. In the Learning Toolkit blog, get quick and easy tips on how to support your child’s learning at home. From playing a fun game of creating new words during dinner to solving bedtime math stories and using easy tricks to try with homework problems, this blog offers simple suggestions for supporting your child’s development at every age and every stage.

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Liz Heinecke
Liz Heinecke
She's on a mission to make it easy for kids to experiment at home.
Jennifer Hogan
Jennifer Hogan
Jennifer is a math specialist and a math educational consultant.
Meghan Burch
Meghan Burch
Studio Educator at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

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