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Go on a Ramp Race at the Playground See what kind of canned foods roll the fastest down a slide.
Roll Around Outdoors to Create Art

Make cool and colorful art with round objects in this hands-on paint project.

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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.
Today From Bedtime Math: A One-Word Tongue Twister
by Laura Overdeck
Aug 11, 2015
Can you say the longest word in English in one breath? Find out in this fun challenge from Bedtime Math!
How to Talk to Your Kids About Their Day at School
by Bekki Lindner
Aug 09, 2015
Here are some things to keep in mind when talking to your children about their school day.
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Storytelling Apps for Kids
by Gayle Berthiaume, Gail Lovely
Aug 08, 2015
Help your child tell a story with these creative apps.
Let's Celebrate Grandparents Day!
by Susan Stephenson
Aug 07, 2015
Grandparents Day is be a good time to sit down with kids and discuss how important and loved their grandparents are.
Veggie Printing
by Meghan Burch
Aug 05, 2015
Your child will love this activity exploring prints made with fruits and vegetables.

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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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