Geography
Cartography for Kids
When traveling on a long car trip, give your kids a laminated map of the US and, using a Vis a Vis pen, have them trace the map route along with you. You can also have a separate map where your child can color in the states you have been to.(read more)
Explore the World
Hang a world map (or use a globe) and explore with your child important geographic landmarks such as the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the North and South Poles and the seven continents. As your child begins to recognize these places, stick tiny stickers onto each landmark that your child can identify as a marker of where you've "been." Expand your explorations to places that you or a loved ...(read more)
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How to Write a Family Mission Statement
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