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Outdoor learning: How kids benefit from learning and playing in nature Outdoor learning benefits kids in many ways -- reducing stress, lifting moods, and boosting concentration. But these effects depend on exposure to natural, green settings -- something many children lack.

Classic Novels for Grades 1 & 2 - Intentional Homeschooling Welcome to the second installment of our list of kids classics! Today I wanted to share some great novels to read aloud to those in grade 1 and 2. If you missed it you can check out the first list in this series (and come back for the other's soon!): Classic Novels for Kindergarteners (ages 4-6) Cla...

Elementary Summer Read Aloud Book List I love to go into the summer with a list of potential books for us to read and this summer is no different! Though, if you've been around here for long you know

Many of our Arris families are active gardeners. What are some of the things your children like to grow?

The Importance Of Getting Kids Into The Garden Turn digging in the dirt with your children into a lifetime of love and respect for nature.

We are looking forward to the Smithsonian National Zoo field trip tomorrow! There is some extra room on the bus for any parents who are interested in riding with their child.

Best of luck to Kindergarten students on their big research project!

Just a heads up that our cells phone in Loudoun County will be apart of a test on April 5th.

Loudoun County, VA - Official Website - Wireless Emergency Alerts A regional test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system is scheduled for April 5, 2018.

Three Reasons to Stop Punishing Kids and Three Ways to Help Them Behave Better Often a go-to for all behavioral problems, punishment is an extremely common method of behavior modification, but is it really the best way to help kids do better?

Ensembles for Everyone
Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Stone Bridge High School
43100 Hay Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147

This fun, free, interactive concert will expose children and those with special needs to the wonders of classical music. After the concert, stick around for fun activities, including musical instrument crafts, instrument petting zoo, musical and movement activities hosted by a music therapist, drum circle, and reception.
The concert and activities are FREE, but registration is required.

Ensembles for Everyone A Unique Event for Every Family in Our Community presented by the Loudoun Symphony Youth Orchestra For seven years, the Loudoun Symphony Youth Orchestra has presented Ensembles for Everyone, a fun-filled interactive concert for young children and children with special needs. Everyone is encouraged t...

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5 Children's Books Recommendations | home page As much as I love reading the books that my daughter picks out (most of the things that catch her eye are based on movies or TV shows she has watched), I am try