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Three Tips to Continue Learning Over Summer Break
Once the school doors close for the summer, a lot of what kids have spent their school year learning falls to the wayside, making the transition back to class much harder since many lessons must be re-learned. But with some insight from the tutors at Sylvan Learning Center, there are easy steps you can take the make sure that your children continue to use what they have learned and to make sure they are prepared for the fall.
Personalize this Father’s Day with an easy pottery craft for kids
Still looking for a sweet and meaningful gift your children can give to their dad this Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Let your kids get creative with what they want to tell Dad and he’ll have a touching Father’s Day gift that will last longer than your child’s shoe size.
Learn Shapes With a Fun and Easy Ladybug Craft
Who says crafts can’t be fun and educational?! Today, we’re combining a little math and play with a fun ladybug craft. Go through your house with your little artist to find circles to use for a body, head and spots. Ready? Now follow these easy steps and see how learning our shapes can also be cute and googly-eyed.
Read MoreThree Ways to Create New Family Memories This Summer
Summer does not officially begin until June 21st. However, your kids are either out of school or your little one’s new summer schedule is beginning. Every family has these seasonal new schedules, and we thought we would share a few tips to survive the summer break!
Read More7 Activities to Get You and Your Family Outside This Weekend
Whether the forecast in your home town calls for rain or shine, there are always plenty of activities to get you and your family outside and active. And using a little bit of creativity, your rainy Saturday afternoon can be turned into a memory that your children will always remember.
Bring Spring Indoors with this Easy Butterfly Craft
With all of the rain and cold weather we’ve been getting, it’s hard to be able to enjoy spring. But with today’s craft, you can bring a hint of May inside to brighten up your Memorial Day weekend! And what says spring more than butterflies?
Read MorePainting with Sidewalk Chalk
After a long Midwest winter there is nothing more blissful than warm sunshine! So the Chicago weather has us in quite a good mood. We felt obligated to take advantage such a nice day and want you to as well. Get outside with your kids and find your bliss by trying today’s activity: Sidewalk chalk paint!
Read MoreEasy Bee Craft for Kids
Spring is here, flowers are blooming and bees are buzzing. What better way to learn about Spring than to talk to your child about one of the important little bugs of the season – bees! This fun craft will help reinforce all they are learning.
Earth Day Craft for Kids
Monday is Earth Day and to celebrate we have this easy craft that even the smallest member of your family can do.
Read More5 Easy Ways Parents Can Be More Eco – Friendly
It may seem that being Eco-friendly takes a lot of time and money, but it doesn’t have to! These 5 easy tips can help you and your little ones become more green and care for Mother Earth!
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