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‘Sesame Street’ Will Join CNN Town Hall This Weekend To Help Speak Out Against Racism

June 4, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates

Racism has no place on any street — including Sesame Street. That’s the message the beloved children’s show shared on social media this week in …

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6 Services Offering Free Online Classes For Kids During School Shutdowns

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates

As schools across the country close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of students are home without schoolwork. While some teachers may have sent work home …

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These Build-Your-Own Halloween Costume Kits Are Designed To Inspire STEAM Learning

May 6, 2020September 19, 2019 by Kaitlin Gates

Halloween may be a day filled with fun (and candy!), but that doesn’t mean kids should stop learning just because they’re getting ready for a …

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You Can Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer Long With These Online Classes

July 1, 2019 by Kaitlin Gates

Kids are usually excited about summer vacation, but what about their parents? Sure, you want to spend as much time with your children as possible. …

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This Teacher Bought Cell Phone Lockers To Help His Students Focus

September 28, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Nearly 45 percent of American kids ages 10–12 years old have their own personal cell phone with a service plan. Meanwhile, 73 percent of teenagers …

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Why You Should Stop Staying ‘I’m Not A Math Person’ — Especially Around Kids

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Amanda Stout

I’m still not certain what made me so anxious about math and science. It always just felt like a core part of my being. I …

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6 Skills Every Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

January 18, 2019August 8, 2018 by Common Sense Media

Stressed out about your kid’s entry into kindergarten? Scouring the app store for resources to help your little one learn letters, numbers, shapes, and colors …

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Why Teachers Aren’t Happy That The AP World History Test Is Changing

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by CNN

If you ask the company that runs the Advanced Placement tests, it’ll say it was trying to do world history teachers a favor. There’s just …

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Few People Can Write This Letter Of The Alphabet Correctly

April 11, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

It shouldn’t be complicated: write out a lower-case, print letter “g.” But if someone asked you to do this, would you be able to? You …

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Kids With Positive Attitudes Are Better At Math, Study Finds

February 21, 2018 by Kate Streit

Math has never been my strong suit—and a lot of American kids seem to struggle with the subject. My own poor performance in math classes …

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Can You Solve These 5 Tricky Problems Meant For Grade Schoolers?

December 8, 2018January 5, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Everyone has their own talents. Obviously, I’m a writer. Math, on the other hand, has never been my speciality. I knew from early on that …

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5 Ways You’re Already Practicing The Montessori Philosophy At Home

November 22, 2017 by Motherly

I first started to hear about Montessori when my friends started having babies. It’s a form of education that offers a broad vision of education as an aid …

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20 Of The Best Podcasts For Kids

September 27, 2017 by Common Sense Media

What if something out there had your kid begging you to turn off the TV or tablet, put away the video games, and listen to …

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Science Says Having A Drink May Help You Remember New Information

July 26, 2017 by Carrie Murphy

Chances are, you’ve experienced the decidedly negative memory effects of having a few too many alcoholic drinks. You wake up and wait…what happened last night? …

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Riding Horses Might Make Kids Smarter

March 23, 2017 by Jessica Suss

I have very fond memories of riding horses growing up. From plodding trail rides as a little kid to actual horseback riding camp way up …

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Ready For A New Holiday Tradition? Introduce Your Kids To ‘Kindness Elves’

November 29, 2016November 28, 2016 by Bridget Sharkey

Here is a sweet new holiday tradition that will teach children thoughtfulness and generosity. So-called “Kindness Elves” are charitable little cuties inspired by the wildly popular …

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Here Are 10 Questions You Should Ask At Your Child’s IEP Meeting

April 10, 2018October 28, 2016 by Bridget Sharkey

Meeting with your kid’s teachers can be daunting. Even though you are an adult, something about going to a school meeting can leave you feeling …

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Massachusetts Elementary School Bans Homework For A Year

August 24, 2016 by Carina Wolff

No homework for a year? Sounds like a student’s dream. But this dream is actually a reality for the kids of Kelly Elementary School in Massachusetts, …

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Senior Home Doubles As A Daycare And It’s The Sweetest Thing You’ll See All Day

May 31, 2018July 14, 2016 by Augusta Statz

If you weren’t looking to sob with tears of joy while sitting at your work desk (or wherever you happen to be at the moment), …

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There Are 128 Other Words You Can Use Instead Of ‘Very’

July 7, 2016 by Carina Wolff

We’re all guilty of it: “This food is very good”; “She was very nice”; “I’m very tired.” “Very” is a common word in our vernacular, and …

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Attention Students: Put The Laptops Away And Start Taking Notes By Hand

April 19, 2016 by Will Schuerman

Using laptops has become more and more common in classrooms.  It’s much faster to take notes when  typing versus writing by hand. Plus, you can …

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The Importance Of Being Curious, According To Research

February 29, 2016 by Carina Wolff

When it comes to happiness, most of us focus on cultivating successful careers, finding good friends and starting and raising a family. But there is …

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10 Things You Can Learn To Do In 10 Minutes (Or Less)

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by Taylor Hosey

Everybody is busy. Between work, family, and trying to get a decent amount of sleep at night, there never seems to be enough time in the …

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9 Habits You Should Master Before Turning 30

December 30, 2015 by Carina Wolff

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

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25 Time-Management Tricks I Wish I Had Known In My 20s

December 14, 2015 by C.M. Tenhundfeld

My parents have always told me, “Work smarter, not harder.” While you physically cannot add more hours to each day (believe me, I’ve tried) you can …

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10 Free Online Classes You Can Take For Self-Improvement And To Help Your Career

November 30, 2015 by Carina Wolff

We go through much of our early life in school, taking classes, doing reading assignments and writing term papers. Many of us took up various jobs …

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