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Back 2 School

And just like that, the next school season has started. Every fall I find myself asking how summer flew by so quickly – but as we head into this next fall season I feel as if I completely skipped summer

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Community

Towards the end of our last article I wrote “…They have goals, and these goals include becoming responsible and respectful members of our future community…” I was asked if kids even understand the concept of community:  A 9year old answered

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me, my friends and our feelings

  Tis the season for back 2 school subjects, study skills and test taking.  In believing that these academic achievements mean nothing without a love of learning, Mi Families went inside classrooms to ask students what makes them like school.  The number

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Sunrise or Sunset

“I know our fun in the sun ends with back to school,” was the answer a child gave to “what is Labor Day”.  Labor day is the holiday to honor the labor / union movements.  It’s a day to celebrate

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Stories and Soup

A curious student learns more than a student who only wants good grades. This is why I develop lesson plans for increasing curiosity, before worrying about increasing test scores. The key to curiosity is open exploration and adventure.  Sometimes Adventure Academy can’t

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It’s FACT not FICTION

Here’s an interesting fact: When given the same test before summer break and after vacation, students typically score lower – even though it’s the same test they already took.  The summer slide is a serious problem.  Most students lose 2+

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Summer isn’t over

Recent survey shows that about ¼ of the families out there haven’t taken a “vacation” this summer.  But there is still time…summer isn’t over yet! You don’t need much time, or money, or even travel plans.  You can enjoy a

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