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Craft Ideas for Hands-On Learners

Thursday, 21 March 2019 by TOSBlog

Grab the glitter and the glue, the paper and the pipe cleaners, the rulers and the markers—it’s National Craft Month! Crafts offer a variety of hands-on learning opportunities for kids. Many crafts involve measuring, designing, problem-solving, and other skills—plus children have fun doing it and can admire their work when they’re done. Here are

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Stop Stressing Your To-Do List

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 by TOSBlog

It’s midnight and I can feel myself fading, finally snug enough in my cocoon of blankets to drift off to sleep. The sound of snoring (is that my husband or the dog?) can’t even stop this slumber now, as I tumble deep into – wait, did someone say dog? I never did bathe the

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Doing Nice Things for Others and Being Considerate

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 by TOSBlog

Being considerate is a trait we want our son, Luke, to learn. This is because we think Luke will love others when he’s considerate, but also be personally happier as he gives to other people. It seems that when we try to aim at happiness directly, we so often miss it. But, if we

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National Craft Month – Making a Birthday Greeting Card

Monday, 18 March 2019 by TOSBlog

When we are talking about birthday presents and greeting cards, I always tell my child that handmade items will have high value as gifts. Handmade gifts are intrinsically special; the touch of our hands makes it valuable. I taught my kid how to make various items that are worthy gifts, using paper, cloth, yarn,