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Mr. Rogers was my second favorite character on TV (behind Grover) when I was growing up, and several months ago I found the old "How People Make Things" factory videos on the PBS website.  My boys LOVE them! During the Sneakers video, I spent five minutes of circular conversation trying to e... Read More

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Since February is “Black History Month,” we’d like to help you teach your family about the people and events from Black History. We’ve compiled some fun, interactive and motivating resources to help broaden your perspective. From the past to the present… there is much to learn! Black Hist... Read More

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Asked to share his reason for grabbing a red toy car out of his friend’s hand over and over, then crying when his friend grabbed it back, a four-year-old boy explained with a scream, “I want it!’ When I inquired about getting him an identical red car to play with, his eyes teared and he yelled... Read More

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Walking out of our downtown theater, my husband said he wished he could erase the movie we had just seen from his consciousness. He didn’t want the disturbing images stored in his head. One of the ways we try to rid ourselves of unpleasant images on violent TV or in movies is by telling ourselves ... Read More

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“Why is your chin like that, a preschooler asked my 87-year-old-mother, who came to visit our class. My mother said, “I don’t know how to answer that.” (She has droopy skin on her neck.) On a previous visit, a little girl had asked her, “Why did you get so old?” Inside, my mother doesn�... Read More

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I wish we could create a list of questions that make children want to talk. When it comes to creating conversation and learning, questions can be parent’s or teacher’s best friend. Positive queries lead children (and adults) to pause and think and even call on their highest understanding. As one... Read More

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While feeding her own toddler’s curiosity, Gina Moreland was inspired to start Habitot Children’s Museum. See how an active childhood of her own and a lot of research on early childhood development helped her launch her Big Dream. Name Gina Moreland City / State Kensignton, CA What w... Read More

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Inspired by another "Dream Big" Mama, Brianna Grant turned a running concept into a reading experience. With determination and endurance, she blazed her own trail and finished strong with We Are Girls Who Love to Run. Name Brianna Grant City / State Duvall, WA What was your big dream? ... Read More

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Looking to make improvements to the public school system, Laura Pinnock started a grassroots organization to take her homegrown ideas from the dining room table to the school system. Name Laura Pinnock City / State Utah What was your big dream? As a mother with four children in public sc... Read More

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Jennifer Marchetti was looking for a way to teach her young son about the people in his life – flash cards seemed like the perfect fit and with that Goosie Cards was born. Name Jennifer Marchetti City / State Ridgewood, NJ What was your big dream? I always wanted to run my own company ... Read More

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