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Progressive Learning Plans and Learning Pods at Stepping Stone School
As ISD’s and private schools are approaching the gradual opening of school, we would like to confirm the continuation of our verified and progressive...
August 5th, 2020 · 3 min read
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Peace of Mind for Parents – Spark Creative Thinking with Open-Ended Questions
It’s easy to fall into a routine of asking your child simple questions. Many yes, no, or other one-word response questions are necessary—but to...
July 30th, 2020 · 2 min read
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The Necessity of Beauty
Four-year-old, Jamie stood motionless in front of a flower.  Moving closer, I noticed a small white butterfly perched on the petal of a purple...
May 26th, 2020 · 3 min read
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Ten Tips for Working at Home with Your Children 
Many parents and their children are immersed in a new reality, working at home together because of the Coronavirus. While veteran teleworkers may have...
May 4th, 2020 · 6 min read
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Helpful Tips for Practicing Patience with Children
Every parent loses their patience, it’s a fact of life. We all get angry and frustrated and lose it from time to time, but...
April 27th, 2020 · 3 min read
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How Gardening Benefits Children
While many families are at home together this Spring, this is the perfect time to start a garden or revamp one you may already...
April 20th, 2020 · 4 min read
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Five Ways to Develop Empathy in your Children
The definition of empathy is the ability to identify with or understand the perspective of another and share their emotional state. Empathy involves putting...
February 11th, 2020 · 3 min read
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Make a “Coupon Book” of Helpful Gifts !
Use this activity as an opportunity to talk about the many ways we each give and receive and a way to encourage your children...
January 30th, 2020 · 2 min read
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6 Ways to Connect with Your Child
Families are always looking for ways to connect with their child’s learning which can bolster their development. Being able to understand and follow directions...
January 27th, 2020 · 4 min read