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Five Dinosaur Activities to Get Children Interested in Science

 

Imagine finding a dinosaur bone or a fossil of a plant or animal that existed millions of years ago. Most kids love dinosaurs, and their fascination with these exotic creatures can spark an interest in science.

Five Dinosaur Activities to Get Children Interested in Science

Here are five activities you can do with children to ignite their passion in dinosaurs:

Why Western Kids Can Struggle At South Korean International Schools

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Jun 10, 2025 / 0 comments

When we moved to South Korea for my husband’s teaching job, we were excited about many things. Living on a stunning island, the cultural immersion, safety, and the chance to show our kids a whole new way of life. 

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The Magic of Possibilities - It’s All Possible

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Jun 02, 2025 / 0 comments

"Somewhere… something incredible is waiting to be known" - Carl Sagan

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The Magic of Possibilities - It’s All Possible

Through the Eyes of an Educator: To the Wayfinders Who Came Before Us

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May 07, 2025 / 0 comments

As the calendar page flips and we move closer to graduation dates and summer’s arrival, students everywhere are abuzz with a palpable frenetic energy. Whether excited to fling themselves out the doors of an educational space, nervous for what lies ahead, or a bit numbed by it all, we’re often met with big feelings as we leap from one comfort zone into a grand unknown. 

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Be Kind Online helps students prevent social isolation and creates more welcome, safer schools

My career spans more than 20 years working with children and adolescents in education and nonprofits. Since joining Sandy Hook Promise in 2022, my focus has been to develop and implement high-impact school safety initiatives and violence prevention programs. This work has given me a profound insight: true school safety requires a holistic approach, extending well beyond the school grounds.

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Best apps to make you learn faster this year

In a world where gaining continuous knowledge is not just a choice but a dire necessity, the need to learn more has never been so important.

In today’s fast-paced academic environment, students are always looking for effective and efficient ways to absorb course material.

The rapidly evolving generative AI technology is reshaping how students learn smarter this year, rather than harder.

Best apps to make you learn faster this year

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The Present Moment

by Stacey Ebert /
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Apr 07, 2025 / 0 comments

“The present moment is the only moment available to us, it is the door to all moments.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

It’s officially spring. The birds wake each day chirping loudly. The sky dips between glorious sunshine and sprinkles of rain, the temperature shifts on a whim. The ebb and flow of winter’s chill transitions to summer sunshine - we’re full on in the mix of it all: the present, the here and now. This elusive space, the one so many of us would like to be able to stay in, often evades us. 

Why Art Museums are Worth (Re)visiting

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Mar 24, 2025 / 0 comments

The entrance hall alone makes the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City a worthwhile visit.

With its soaring ceilings and marble floors, Kirkwood Hall is a work of architectural grandeur. Stately Corinthian columns topped with gilded acanthus crowns line the room. Tapestries depicting scenes from Greek mythology by Flemish artist Jan Leyniers adorn the limestone walls. 

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Read This: I LOVE BLUEBERRIES!

I have the most fun (and delicious) picture book to share with you today! I LOVE BLUEBERRIES!, written by Shannon Anderson, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, and published by Feeding Minds Press, is a GEM.

Read This: I Love Blueberries!

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Seeking Joy

by Stacey Ebert /
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Mar 03, 2025 / 0 comments

“We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” - Maya Angelou 

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