International Literacy Day

September 8 (TODAY!) is International Literacy Day, but what exactly does literacy mean? Miriam-Webster defines it as “the quality or state of being literate: educated…able to read and write.” Research shows children who are in quality childcare and/or early-learning programs are more prepared for Kindergarten; with better reading skills, more math skills, and larger vocabularies.… Continue reading International Literacy Day

Labor(Day) of Love

Do you get weekends off work? What about lunch breaks, paid vacation, an 8-hour workday, and/or Social Security?  If your answer is YES to any of these options, give thanks to the Labor Unions and the U.S. Labor Movement!  As a result of one of the worst chapters in American labor history; we celebrate the… Continue reading Labor(Day) of Love

Summer Bucket List

Even though the first day of school is fast approaching, there’s technically still another month of summer!  We want to help you soak up the last days of the season, so we’ve compiled a Summer Bucket List full of activities. What exactly is a bucket list?  Short Answer: it’s a list of things you’d like… Continue reading Summer Bucket List

International Youth Day

International Youth Day was created to highlight the struggles some young people experience throughout the world.  Half the children between the ages of six and 13 lack basic reading and math skills.  It’s important to bring awareness to these issues as we continue to work toward solutions.  Better understanding problems children of the world are… Continue reading International Youth Day

Outdoor Play (DIY Olympics)

Summer = Time Spent Outside.  Active and unstructured outdoor play allows kids time to innovate, think, reflect, and be alone with their thoughts.  Getting kids to play outside can be easier said than done, but it’s more important than ever. Nature play (or time spent outside) has tons of benefits: Gets kids moving Promotes creativity… Continue reading Outdoor Play (DIY Olympics)

International Day of Friendship

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International Day of Friendship has been celebrated since 2011.  The idea is to not only connect people; but also bridge the gap among cultures, countries, and ideologies.  One of the best things about friendship is it will have a different meaning for everyone since the bond that’s created is unique. A good friend is someone… Continue reading International Day of Friendship