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5 On-Demand Holiday Activities for Kids

Find boredom busters your kids can do at their own pace. Anytime, anywhere. These winter-themed activities are all accompanied by videos for kids to independently learn on their own using ActivityHero On-Demand. From 10 minute projects to longer 160 minute adventures, take your pick. 1. Discover Christmas S.T.E.M. Where S.T.E.M. (or Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics.) […]

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3 Back to School Pain Points with Solutions

(Pandemic Edition) As we all continue to adjust to an ever-evolving new normal, surviving a back to school season in the time of a pandemic, remains challenging. From experiencing unexpected school quarantines (e.g. a student in your kid’s class tests positive for COVID-19) to being waitlisted for after school extended care and all the driving […]

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4 Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide

Know the Numbers Staying informed is the first step. This summer, keep your kids engaged with these four teacher-approved brain-building activities. Read 60% of kids ages 6 to 17 say they love or like reading books for fun a lot. Research confirms that kids gain more from reading when they actually enjoy it. Let them […]

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17 Movies, Books & More About School

Whatever their thoughts on school, kids identify with these books, movies, apps, and TV shows about students learning life lessons in the classroom.

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How to Inspire a Love of Creative Writing in Your Child

A professional writer shares inspiring secrets & 9 games to help inspire your kids to find the fun in putting words on a page. (Smash book, anyone?)

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Best Books to Get Your Middle Schooler Interested in Reading

If your middle schooler hasn’t fallen in love with reading, take a look at this list of books. From fantasy to non-fiction to movie stories and more …