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“There is no evidence that any amount of homework improves the academic performance of elementary students.” (Harris Cooper, of Duke University) So much has been said and argued about homework, and the battle seems endless. Instead we invite you to read this enlightening article and…

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¿Qué hacer antes y durante las tres primeras semanas de clase? El primer día de clase es un evento muy importante en la vida de nuestros hijos. A pesar de lo maravilloso que esta experiencia puede parecer, también suele ser bastante estresante. Es común hasta para…

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We all know the complexity of the educational process at any level. It is about different variables to consider, however, no doubt that enjoying  this journey can make a huge difference for teachers and students. They both need to enjoy the learning experience.  Here we…

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What  can you provide at home in order to offer children art experiences that support their creativity, enjoyment of art, thinking skills, and healthy development? We invite you to read this wonderful article where you will find useful tips in order to plan your activities at…

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“The truth of the matter is that bilingualism does not, in any way, harm a child’s intellectual development. In fact, researchers are starting to demonstrate that bilingualism has a number of cognitive benefits¨ – Daniel Olson Bilingualism impacts learning and affects children’s educational experience in a…

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These are the three words this mom wishes all parents would remember. Now that a new school year is about to begin, please keep them in mind. Let your children be little, do not rush them through their childhood forcing them to meet milestones at…

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I’ve always been an advocate of the importance of play in children’s development and always been worried about the increasing divorce between preschool curriculum and free play. After watching this video I am even more concerned! You might find it controversial, I rather call it…

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¨There has been a lot of recent attention focused on the importance of executive function for successful learning. Many researchers and educators believe that this group of skills, which enable a child to formulate and pursue goals, aremore important to learning and educational success than IQ or inherent academic…

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In family dynamics, every member matters. We might have a more aggressive or impulsive child, or one facing developmental challenges. Address the situation among siblings. It’s important to remember that everything that happens within the family will impact its members to some extent. Check some  basic strategies in…

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