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Learning language – loving literature

  This month we have been focusing on Language development.  From speech to reading to writing we’ve focused on building a love for literature. Literature is beyond a school readiness skill.  Reading and writing are skills that will not only help

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Reading, wRiting & aRithmetic R fun

So many are in a race. An academic race for their child, their school, or their state to win scholarly awards.  Often people think this means to start children’s studies early on – and they are right – sort of.

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Bubbles Bounce

“Bubbles bounce,” one child said.  “No, bubbles pop,” another replied.  A third child suggested they blow the bubbles and find out the answer. We’ve been setting aside time for scientific discovery at Adventure Academy.  We’ve been learning to observe, guess

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Spring Sensory Science

This spring Mi Families has focused on a theme all about growing.  From growing our team and programs, to pointing out the positive growth in each family and child we work with. One of Mi Families (“my families”) child-focused programs is Adventure Academy

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Food Fun

Each new month means a new learning adventure at Adventure Academy.  As we transitioned out of our Safari adventure we discussed the different foods animals eat compared to human diets.  This week we studied the 5 food groups and encouraged

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Holiday sights

How did you spend the day after Christmas? I had to catch up on some paper-work, but at least I could do so in my PJs, while drinking hot cocoa and eating sugar-cookies. The tastes and smells of holiday treats helped

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Winter sounds like…

“Winter sounds like wind.”  “Winter sounds like Christmas songs.” “It is not ‘beginning to look a lot like Christmas’ though.” This is how the conversation led into “What happened to the snow?” “Is it spring now?” “Listen to the birds!” Listen

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Dive right in

Our last article ended with thoughts on how Michigan summers are perfect for adventures. I stand by that statement as I stand in Lake Michigan thinking about ways to encourage you to jump in and enjoy such adventures with your

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Summer School

When working with students to avoid the “summer slide,” I try and make “summer school” feel more like “summer camp.” Through fun themes such as “Phineas and Ferb” we work on reading, writing, math, science, social studies … We work

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it’s a SPRING thing

Although our “Swing into Spring” event started with flurries – It was the last of our winter weather (which is good since it’s almost summer)!  No more hats or mittens – but I wouldn’t put away your kids boots –

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