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Kids Can Learn How to Code for FREE

Learn Coding for FREE About Code.org We love FREE resources and it doesn’t get better than Code.org®. They aim to provide students in every school the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry, or algebra. Code.org® is a nonprofit...

4 Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Teacher Appreciation Week is upon us! Let’s face it, this year has been hard. Teachers have been faced with a daunting task. This year more than ever we need to say thank you for doing your best.  We have some ideas for simple, inexpensive teachers’ gift...

The Local Moms Network Book Club Interview with Laurie Frankel

Our next “Book Club” interview is with New York Times-bestselling novelist Laurie Frankel, whose latest book, One Two Three, comes out in June.  She is best known for her critically acclaimed novel, This is How It Always Is, which follows the journey of a family with...

Practical Testing Tips from a Teacher

It’s Florida State Assessment time! This is always a stressful time for students, teachers, and parents. We wanted to help parents with practical advice for their test takers. The best way we could do that is to ask a teacher for advice. We reached out to Janet Cash...

Gardening with Kids, Fun Ideas for All Ages!

Spring is finally here, and we couldn’t be happier to be shaking off the winter doldrums and getting outside again. Since we’re planning on still spending more time at home this spring and summer, gardening is at the top of our list. We found a fantastic new book,...

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