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Science Projects for Kids: Spark Curiosity in Your Child With Citizen Science | Activities | 30Seconds Mom

Here are some fun yet educational science projects for you to start with your kids this weekend where they can actually contribute towards scientific research! #JEILearningCenter

30seconds.com Being curious about the lives and feelings of others is fundamental to living a life of compassion. And curiosity about the natural world is the best way to inspire our kids to help us protect it. This spring, with the help of SciStarter.com, spark your child's curiosity and be a force for good by.....

Today’s #CriticalThinkingThursday challenge is one tough platter of cookies! Also, there are no cookies left when everyone has eaten one.
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We couldn't agree more. Nelson Mandela brought 1.5 million children into the education system in South Africa. Thank you, Mr. Mandela.

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Who else has trouble with reflexive pronouns? It's not just kids! Please answer in the comments

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Happy International Children's Book Day! What's your favorite book to read with your child? Is it the same as your favorite book growing up? #InternationalChildrensBookDay #JEILearningCenter

20 Children's Easter Books You'll Want to Read to the Kids

How many of these children's Easter books have you read with your kids? http://snip.ly/hn95r

theresjustonemommy.com While we love doing Easter crafts to decorate the home, one of the best parts of the holiday season is snuggling up with the kids to read some of our favorite Children's Easter books.

Baseball returns today and we hope that you can hit a home run with today's #CriticalThinkingThursday challenge!

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A Better Way to Study Through Self-Testing and Distributed Practice

JEI Programs had it right this whole time.... A Better Way to Study Through Self-Testing and Distributed Practice http://snip.ly/b1wbi

kqed.org Don’t just highlight and reread to prep for an exam; research proves there are far better ways to get ready by using retrieval practice and spreading it out over time.

For today's #TeachingTuesday challenge, let's have some fun with Triangles! Please solve for the question mark in each triangle and leave your answers in the comments #JEILearningCenter

It's easy to get "it's" and "its" mixed up!

See if you can choose the correct word in each sentence in today's #TeachingTuesday challenge and list your answers in the comments! #JEILearningCenter

We all started out as beginners. With the help of teachers and family, we all grow. Let JEI help your children become experts in Math, English, Reading & Writing and more!

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The Math Olympiad is underway! #JEILearningCenter #JEIMathOlympiad2018

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A sneak peak of the Math Olympiad? Just kidding! Everyone will have to wait until tomorrow!
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On the third Thursday of March every year, we celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day!
Today, parents write letters to their children expressing encouragement and love for their children. We'd love to see your letters so please share and tag us in your posts!

P.S. Critical Thinking Thursday is taking its spring break a bit early but will be back next week!

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Today we pay tribute to renowned physicist Stephen Hawking who passed away at the age of 76. Hawking, the former Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, was a pioneer in cosmology, physics, and chemistry. His work will continue to inspire educators and students for generations. #RIPStephenHawking #wisdomwednesday

Let's have some fun today with punctuation! Please choose the letter with the proper punctuation #TeachingTuesday #JEILearningCenters

This #MotivationalMonday... Cross those lines and break down those barriers!

The most hilarious tweets about picky eaters from parents who know.

Do you have picky eaters? Here are some of the most hilarious tweets about picky eaters from parents who know.

coolmomeats.com.via.snip.ly These parents tweeted about their picky eaters, and the results had us rolling on the (very dirty) floor. Here are our favorite funny picky eater tweets to get you through mealtime.

Try your hand and leave your answer in the comments! Looking for more like this? Contact your local JEI center!... #CriticalThinkingThursday

When It Is And Isn’t OK To Let Your Kids Quit

Quitting can sometimes be harder than sticking it out. When It Is And Isn’t OK To Let Your Kids Quit...

huffingtonpost.com.via.snip.ly It’s a teachable moment, to be sure, but what’s the lesson?

Here is another #motivationalmonday in honor of Dr. Seuss.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Today is Dr. Suess's birthday! Here are some ways to celebrate!

momtrends.com.via.snip.ly How will you be celebrating tomorrow? For what, you ask? Tomorrow, March 2 is the birthday of the zany, talented and beloved author, Theodor SEUSS Geisel, known

It's another #CriticalThinkingThursday! Try your hand and leave your answer in the comments! Looking for more like this? Contact your local JEI center!

Funny Grammar Jokes Only Word Nerds Will Appreciate | Reader's Digest

Happy Hump Day! Here are Funny Grammar Jokes Only Word Nerds Will Appreciate | Reader's Digest

rd.com.via.snip.ly Do you hear the one about multiple tenses walking into a bar? Have a laugh at these grammar jokes that every word nerd will appreciate.

Don't forget to register early! March 12th is the deadline. No late registration allowed.

JEI Math Olympiad is March 17th! Show off your math skills and win big at JEI's 2018 Math Olympiad. Is not too late to sign up.

For more information contact your local center. Registration closes Monday, March 12th. #jei #matholympiad #contest

Are you writing the sonnet of your life yet? Here is a little #motivationalmonday in honor of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time.

15 Throwback Movies To Watch With Your Kids

Make it a movie night! Here are 15 Throwback Movies To Watch With Your Kids
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makingtimeformommy.com.via.snip.ly Thanks to Tampico for sponsoring this post. Tampico is planning an exciting refresh to its brand later this spring, so in honor of its near 30-year history, we’re taking a look back with them on th...

It's another #CriticalThinkingThursday! Try your hand and leave your answer in the comments! Looking for more like this? Contact your local JEI center!

JEI Math Olympiad is March 17th! Show off your math skills and win big at JEI's 2018 Math Olympiad. Is not too late to sign up.

For more information contact your local center. Registration closes Monday, March 12th. #jei #matholympiad #contest

The Remarkable Influence of A Wrinkle in Time

"It was a dark and stormy night..." | The Remarkable Influence of A Wrinkle in Time

smithsonianmag.com.via.snip.ly How the Madeleine L'Engle novel liberated young adult literature

Here is another #motivationalmonday in honor of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time.

Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing you happiness and prosperity in the year of the dog! Learn more about the Chinese zodiacs and what they mean: http://snip.ly/yfyn6

It's another #CriticalThinkingThursday! Try your hand and leave your answer in the comments! Looking for more like this? Contact your local JEI center!

We can't tell you how much love we have for our wonderful JEI families. Happy Valentine's Day!

12 Fantastic Facts About A Wrinkle in Time

As we anxiously await the book-to-movie premier of A Wrinkle in Time, here are 12 Fantastic Facts About A Wrinkle in Time... Which surprised you most?

mentalfloss.com.via.snip.ly 4. It was rejected by more than two dozen publishers.

Here is a little #motivationalmonday in honor of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. If you haven't read the book yet, grab a copy and discover Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which, with Meg, Charles, and Calvin.

7 Lively Valentine Games for Kids • The Simple Parent

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Here are 7 lively Valentine games for kids and kids-at-heart! • The Simple Parent

thesimpleparent.com.via.snip.ly Valentine Games for Kids - These are some of the easiest games for kids and adults to play together! They're all quick DIY game ideas that are great for the classroom, preschool, and families! #4 is a great game for families with kids of different ages!

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Laughter and Learning: Humor Boosts Retention | Edutopia

Laughter and Learning: Humor Boosts Retention | Edutopia

edutopia.org Humor activates the brain's dopamine reward system, stimulating goal-oriented motivation and long-term memory, which means that humor can improve retention in students of all ages.

A Wrinkle in Time is an amazing, multi-generational science fantasy that speaks to adults and kids alike, and it is coming out in theaters March 9th. Here is a little #motivationalmonday in honor of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time.

Which state does the most reading? Innnnnnnteresting.... | Cool Mom Picks

Which state does the most reading? Innnnnnnteresting.... | Cool Mom Picks

coolmompicks.com.via.snip.ly We checked out Amazon's list of the best-read states in America and the results are pretty interesting. So is the nerdy-fun trivia about each state's reading habits. (Go Alaska!)

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How to End Homework Battles

Does it feel like your waging war every time you open your child's homework folder? You know it is good to set up those study skills early, but how? Here are some tips and tricks; is there anything else you've tried that has worked well? | How to End Homework Battles - FamilyEducation

snip.ly Don't let multiplication problems and geography questions plague you every night. Here's how to end homework battles once and for all.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet... embraces the challenges you face now; they will pay off in the end!
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Ten Funny Picture Books That Will Have Kids Laughing Out Loud - Intentional Homeschooling

It's almost the weekend! Set some quality time aside, share one of these funny books with your little ones, and share some giggles! Which one is your favorite? Which books might you add to this list? | Ten Funny Picture Books That Will Have Kids Laughing Out Loud - Intentional Homeschooling
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intentionalhomeschooling.com.via.snip.ly My kids, like most I know, love to laugh. It's always a lot of fun around here when we find a picture book that has them laughing out loud. Ephraim has the