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The Adventures of Plimoth Plantation

The Adventures of Plimoth Plantation As Told by the Mayflower Mouse

In Celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving in 2021! 

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Parents, Our First and Lasting Teachers

A rich resource of more than 100 easy, timeless ideas on building strong families, developing the academics, supporting the schools, and more.
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In Search of the Great English Writers: An Imaginary Journey Back in Time with Intrepid Reporter Nellie Bly

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In Search of the Great American Writers: An Imaginary Journey Back in Time with Intrepid Reporter Nellie Bly

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John Adams: The Voice Heard 'Round the World

"This is an important work! It's a great story; I love it!"

Jean Fritz, award-winning children's author
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David McCullough & Hannah Carlson


Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough narrates Boston Landmarks Orchestra recording, “John Adams: The Voice Heard ‘Round the World” CD accompanies richly-illustrated children’s book. See more...

 

 

American Genius: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The life story of Longfellow is full of drama, romance, and tragedy.

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Yankee Doodle’s Pen: Wheatley, Washington, and Longfellow

Step back in time and discover what a slave, a general, and a poet have in common.

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A home library and comfortable corner can create young bookworms

I've been a book worm forever
I’ve been a book worm forever

A museum guard reads a children’s humor magazine at the entrance desk. A businessman reads comics on a long plane flight. Examples everywhere indicate that the world of good literature is not automatically reached at adulthood.

Whether it’s music, art, or books, children who receive regular doses of the best will usually grow up with a taste for quality. And parents, more than anyone else, have the opportunity to guide children toward the smorgasbord of literature that will feed their interest and imagination.

Setting up a home library can begin early. Before children read, even before they can talk, books provide an introduction to new things and ideas as well as a reinforcement of familiar ones. A home library will ideally include a balance of the traditional and modern, realistic and fanciful poetry, prose, and picture books. Through this variety of stories, children discover their favorites. It may be a preference for mysteries one year or biographies the next. But once they catch the joy of reading, be ready to live with a “bookworm.”

Some parents feel their children just aren’t readers, even though they’ve established a home library. One often neglected asset is making reading an inviting activity. Is there a place to sit near the books, or are there colorful floor pillows? Is there good lighting? Does your child need a step stool to reach some of the books? Having a comfortable place to read can make all the difference. [Read more…] about A home library and comfortable corner can create young bookworms

Parents – perpetual educators

Education is the kindling of a flame
Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel

The art of parenting has received considerable attention during the past few years. Some of the activities offered to parents range from “teach-your-toddler” sessions to help in local communities to special TV programs on teaching children to read. Publishers have stocked the bookstores with a selection of guides on early childhood education.

Many of these new books focus on the important role of parents during their child’s first three years, which are regarded by many experts as the vital years for learning. But what should be done when a child “graduates” from these prime learning years and begins school? Is it the duty of the school to take over his education? What role should parents play in promoting learning during the kindergarten to high school years?

Similar questions are dealt with by many experts. They refute the passive attitude that, since they aren’t trained to be teachers, parents should stay away from actively influencing the education of their children.

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Parents pool their teaching skills in educational co-ops for children

A day at the John Adams Homestead
A day at the John Adams Homestead

“A University of Chicago study shows Russian high school students are 10 times better educated in math and science than American students. While Ivan and Olga are waltzing to advanced calculus, John and Susie are still stumbling over fractions.” Thus began a full-page public service ad in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Johnny and Susie Better Get Cracking.”

Even though the ad emphasized that many students aren’t learning even the basics, it didn’t leave parents hopelessly discouraged.  It urged parents to take up the responsibility of proper education themselves. “Work with your youngster tonight and every night. Make sure they are learning, and know the importance of learning…”  This is a sharp reminder parents have heard before.

A few obstacles often hamper its accomplishment. Lack of confidence and limited materials and teaching methods can be solved through experience and research.  But the lack of time is a constant challenge in working with your youngsters. Even if parents have free time for such academic activities, students have commitments to homework, extracurricular activities, friends, and a real need for their own free time.

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