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Families play an important role in shaping their children to be good citizens—including exercising their right to vote. Whenever it’s election season in Texas, that presents an opportunity to talk with our kids about civics and government. For more ideas… Continue Reading →
Life Skills Literacy
The Spell Your Name (or any word) at home fitness activity is something you can do with your kids any time of the day. It will help your kids practice their spelling skills, they will learn new exercises that will… Continue Reading →
Literacy Outdoors
As the CEO/Director of the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM), I work to carry out our mission to collect, preserve, and share the cultural heritage of African Americans in the San Antonio region. In honor of… Continue Reading →
Arts Literacy
As we are in Native American Heritage Month, this season is a perfect opportunity to explore the cultural heritage of Native people in the West and in Texas particularly. While feathered headbands have been a popular activity over the years,… Continue Reading →
Arts Literacy
Mom, why is the sky blue? How do roller coasters work? Do skunks think other skunks stink? How does the weatherman know it’s going to rain tomorrow? Why do crickets chirp at night? These are the kinds of questions that… Continue Reading →
Literacy Social-Emotional
Kids who grow up to be teachers usually have some home video, picture, or story in which they were teaching a lesson to their sibling, guardian, pet, or stuffed animal. This is often a moment that adult teachers look back… Continue Reading →
Literacy Social-Emotional