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When Your Child Talks Too Much In Class: 8 Important Things to Remember

Many years ago, I was a child who talks too much in class. I am now “paying for my raising” as folks around here say. In other words, my daughter also talks too much in class As both an elementary school teacher and a mama to my own chatterbox, I have some thoughts to share…

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How to Start an Inspiring Kids’ Home Library in 9 Simple Steps

If you’ve got kids, I’m guessing you’ve experienced a kids’ home library that never looks tidy. You’ve probably seen it all: books with the spines facing backward, a meticulously organized system that was wrecked in three days, or an ever present stack of books on the floor needing to be re-shelved. Chances are good that…

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The 15 Best Picture Books for Elementary Students – Brighten Any Day!

These are the 15 best picture books for elementary students, and we own all of them on our own shelves at home. I hope you find some new inspiration! I’d like to mention that several of these were discoveries made by receiving the Amazon Book Box. It’s a really outstanding book subscription. You won’t get books…