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Elementary School Articles

The Value of Play -- Isn’t it ironic that a country whose constitution allows for the pursuit of happiness now feels a collective guilt about the very idea of anything fun? How did this happen?
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Tips for Parents on Keeping Children Drug Free -- Tips for Your Elementary School Child - A child this age usually shows increasing interest in the world outside the family and home.
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Make The Summer Fun And Educational For Your Kids! -- During the summer we want our children to enjoy themselves and have a break from the structure they deal with at school during the year. But three months is a long time in the life of a child and let’s face it, if you don’t use it, you lose it and we certainly don’t want our kids to forget a large portion of what they learned during the previous school year!
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Is Your 'A' Student Getting C's? -- Don’t let your child slide by with C’s when you know he or she could be getting A’s. All children have untapped potential that parents can help bring out.
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Reading, Writing, 'Rithmetic ... & Recess! -- Recess has begun disappearing in states all around the country. The reason is the increasing emphasis on “academics” and the mistaken belief that recess detracts from time that could be better spent studying. According to some estimates, 40% of schools have already eliminated recess or are considering the idea. Some cities have abolished recess completely and are building new elementary schools without playgrounds!
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