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Discover the Glad Game: A Free Pollyanna Quick Start with STEM Activities
ByKara Carrero

Are you looking for a meaningful way to bring Eleanor H. Porter’s timeless classic “Pollyanna” to life in your classroom or homeschool? We picked up the novel as a unit study to have at least one book for each of the New England states, but the book turned into so much more for us. Coupled…

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From Robotics to Philosophy: The Complete Middle School Teaching Guide to ‘The Wild Robot’
ByKara Carrero

While I have had friends mention that their first introduction to “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown was through the movie. But I have often encouraged them to read the book! It offers a perfect balance of accessibility and depth for middle school readers even more than it offers entertainment for younger listeners. This seemingly…

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Turn Even Reluctant Readers into a Wild Robot Superfans (FREE 5-Day Guide)
ByKara Carrero

Picture this: It’s 9pm and I’m loading my kids into the van for a surprise trip to see The Wild Robot movie on opening night. Why? Because they’d devoured the book three times and I wanted to create a unforgettable learning moment they’d never forget. Despite nearing midnight that night, all of my children were…

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Diving into Danger! Exploring Invasive Fish with Kids
ByKara Carrero

I remember the first time I went snorkeling. I knew about coral reefs, but to actually engage with the fish living under the thin line of water was like bobbing between two worlds. A family friend took me to go spear fishing and even grabbed urchin from the bottom of the ocean floor. These moments…

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Easy, foolproof guide for how to go birding with children
ByKara Carrero

An easy guide to make birdwatching enjoyable for families with children of all ages – the perfect binocular setup!

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How to teach kids sudoku and why it matters
ByTeresa

I have always enjoyed games and especially those that exercise my brain so it was exciting to be able to share one of my early favorite games in Sudoku. My almost six year old granddaughter quickly caught on to the concept and experienced great success. It was exciting to see her brain working as she…

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