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Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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3 V’s to Consider When Planning a 2020 Vacation
The COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to relax around the nation and many “stay-at-home” people are raring to hit the road. There are 3 V’s to consider when planning a 2020 vacation. Government, medical, and even travel websites post rules and guidelines for vacationers’ health and safety. This blog post addresses our views (not political), our vigilance, and our versions of vacations...
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Teaching Children About Face Masks Brings Comfort
Teaching children about face masks brings them comfort when they encounter others wearing them and when they must wear one. The first time my two-year-old grandson saw me in a face mask he was unusually quiet. It took him a little while to warm up to me. Whether it’s due to coronavirus or another health issue, as children venture out, they will encounter people wearing masks. It’s one thing to see a physician wear one, but it can be perplexing to a young child who sees the grocery store clerk, the pizza delivery guy, and even Grandma wearing a face mask. Some children don’t like it. Since babyhood, they’ve formed…
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Free COVID-19 Science Lesson & Worksheets
Students in Greg Landry’s online science classes have had a lot of questions about COVID-19 and your children may also have questions. Greg has created a PDF to address the common questions and to give students an understanding of viruses in general, and COVID-19 in particular. I've already downloaded Greg's great infographic and the worksheets for my son to use this week. I think you and your family may enjoy this freebie as well.
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Book Review: Frog’s Rainy-Day Story {+ Giveaways!}
“April showers bring May flowers” as well as a book review of Frog’s Rainy-Day and Other Fables. Plus, we have several giveaways! Winner of the Mom’s Choice Award, this hardcover picture book contains seventy-two pages of entertaining, short stories...
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Activities for Kids + Quarantine Specials (Staying Sane-Part 2)
As the COVID-19 pandemic presses on, people are searching for more activities for kids, especially the quarantine specials and freebies! This post gives over thirty-five ideas with resources for “Staying Sane with the Kids”—part two!