Jennifer Larson
Summer Fun: Keeping it Local
With summer on the horizon (or actually in full swing here at our house) it’s easy to get a bit carried away daydreaming about how to...
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Jennifer Larson
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Summer Fun: Planning a Family Camping Adventure
Recent headlines are likely causing many of us to rethink our summer plans. Inflation, soaring gas prices, and an abundance of canceled...
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Jennifer Larson
- Jun 11
- 3 min
Summer Fun: Gone Fishing! A Guide for Families
We’re continuing our Summer Fun theme for the month of June and looking at different ways we can take learning outside the classroom....
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Jennifer Larson
- Jun 3
- 3 min
Summer Fun: Water Activities, Safety and Conservation Tips for Families
Water, water everywhere! We’re a few weeks into our Summer Fun series as we continue to recommend ways parents can take learning outside...
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Jennifer Larson
- May 27
- 3 min
Summer Fun: How to Sharpen Your Kids Culinary Skills
We’re diving into another family activity in this week’s Summer Fun series as we look at ways to take learning outside the classroom. I...
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Jennifer Larson
- May 20
- 3 min
Summer Fun: Cultivating Learning Opportunities in the Garden
This week we’re kicking off a new blog series we’re calling “Summer Fun!” Over the next six weeks we’re highlighting various outdoor...
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Jennifer Larson
- May 13
- 3 min
Summer Fun: 5 Reasons to Head Outside!
Every May it seems like we are approaching the final stretch of a marathon, and I can’t wait to cross the finish line. Summer is right...
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Jennifer Larson
- May 6
- 3 min
Why We Love to Create a Summer Bucket List
The final stretch. State assessments are finally behind us. Upper school students are submitting course requests for next year. And...
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Jennifer Larson
- Apr 30
- 2 min
A Letter of Gratitude to Our Teachers
Dear Teachers, Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off on Monday, and while I recognize we should be thanking you all year long, sometimes it...
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Jennifer Larson
- Apr 22
- 5 min
3 Ways to Embrace a Growth Mindset at Home
This week we’re closing out our review of the skills kids need to be prepared for the workplace of the future. As outlined in the...
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Jennifer Larson
- Apr 15
- 4 min
Why Our Kids Need More Unstructured Playtime
“I’m not a creative person.” How often have you heard someone utter this statement? Or perhaps you’ve said this about yourself at some...
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Jennifer Larson
- Apr 8
- 4 min
How Parents Can Develop Critical Thinking Skills in Their Kids
Critical Thinking. It is one of the biggest buzzwords in education. You see it in school mission statements and education policies....
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Jennifer Larson
- Apr 1
- 3 min
Why Are Executive Function Skills so Important for Kids to Learn?
It’s our third week digging into the Brookings Institution report about the skills kids need to be prepared for the workplace of the...
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Jennifer Larson
- Mar 25
- 4 min
3 Ways to Help Your Kids Become Better Speakers
“Communication is not about saying what we think. Communication is about ensuring others hear what we mean.” - Simon Sinek This week...
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Jennifer Larson
- Mar 18
- 4 min
3 Ways to Foster Collaboration At Home
If you’re keeping a pulse on the latest tech trends in education you are likely seeing a lot of buzz around virtual reality and...
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Jennifer Larson
- Mar 12
- 3 min
The Metaverse: Coming to a School Near You
Facebook is the most used social network in the world with approximately 2.91 billion monthly active users. Last October, the company...
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Jennifer Larson
- Mar 6
- 4 min
Winning Isn’t Everything. Or Is It?
“Too often, today’s culture sends young people messages that emphasize personal success rather than concern for others and the common...
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Jennifer Larson
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Beyond Checks & Credit Cards: What Our Kids Need to Know About Personal Finance
Florida is back in the news this week which shouldn’t be much of a surprise. They are probably one of the few states that has continued...
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Jennifer Larson
- Feb 18
- 3 min
Our Kids Need More Role Models in Their Lives, Not Influencers
Growing up I expect we all had role models. These were individuals we admired and looked up to and likely ranged from cool family friends...
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Jennifer Larson
- Feb 10
- 4 min
What’s the Purpose of High School?
There’s nothing scarier than sending your child halfway across the country for college and suddenly wondering as a parent if you’ve “done...
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