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Art + Role Playing = Hidden Learning & Reading

Posted on December 16, 2017 by JLiu

I love art and I love supplies that do more than one thing. One of my favorite coloring supply is the watercolor pencil. Watercolor is usually light in color which is great but what about when you want some punch? … Continue reading →

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One Hour Project with Your Kids with Broken Crayons

Posted on December 15, 2017 by JLiu

I found this nice idea to use your old crayons and make them new again. I found this from this site that explains how to do this. The only thing different I did was find cuter molds off Amazon! You can … Continue reading →

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Teaching Your Child Geometric Shapes and Math Through These Manipulatives by Learning Resources

Posted on December 15, 2017 by JLiu

By now you probably know I’m not a sit down type of mom who likes to do everything from the books. Whenever I have a “building toy” that’s open ended, I dive for it. When I saw this set, I … Continue reading →

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Why the Word “No” is Detrimental to the Development of Your Baby

Posted on April 23, 2012 by JLiu

I’ve heard many types of “no’s.” Stern: “No! Stop doing that! You stop it right now you hear?” Softly: “No no dear, that’s not for you sweetie…” Playfully: “No no no no no no no no no” (with a singing … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Child Fall in Love With Reading and Writing

Posted on April 16, 2012 by JLiu

I had a chance to spend the entire week with my cute nephew who is 7 years old. His school is highly academic and they usually read 1-2 grades higher than their current grade level. Therefore, the test scores of … Continue reading →

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Infants should NEVER watch TV. Educational videos slows down your child’s brain.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by JLiu

As I’m reading through all these books, one recurring theme is the effect of media on the child’s brain. The more I read, the more agitated I get at these companies making educational videos for babies and saying it’s good … Continue reading →

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