I learned recently that a friend of a friend’s child, who is 10 years old, has never owned a book outside of books assigned to him at school.
Reading, and chapter books, are the building blocks to reading comprehension, composition and sentence structure, and command of language, orally and in writing. Many standardized tests require students to master these subjects, not to mention some school entrance tests.
They are also great for supplementing information and materials your child may be learning at school.
She does 2nd grade math and she is only in Kindergarten and her oral communication and vocabulary are tops, partially because of it. It helps that her school also has the software embedded in each Kindergarten class so she is very comfortable with it and gets a chance to get even further in the lessons daily.
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Carrie Underwood is following in the footsteps of past vegan celebrities who became pregnant Natalie Portman and Alyson Hannigan.
If you’ve been out since early this morning, or hitting the stores later today or this weekend, you want to stay comfy, especially if you are also preggers. To look stylish and chic while scoping out the deals, you want to layer a tank, a jersey shirt or others as an alternative to wearing a thick sweater. As you go from store to store in an outdoor market type shopping area or mall hop, you’ll be in varying levels of being overheated or too cold. Layers are more breathable and can be unpeeled and peeled back on all day.
Also, scarves can keep you warm and can double as a pashmina like cover up. They have the dual purpose of looking stylish and functional as serving as supporting your layered look for staying comfortable and arm.
If you have a fave jeans, go with that because they are durable and functional while still chic and fashionable. A great pair never goes out of style. Also, they work for various climates. If you’re in the balmy west coast of the States, or the brisk bulstery pre-winter east coast, jeans are versatile.
To endure long treks through malls and while combing through racks, go with comfy shoes like ballet flats or low heeled boots. Both are functional and stylish options to pair with your shopping look.
Finally, a great tote or saddle bag completes the look. The saddle bag is best because it keeps your hands free as you add more bags throughout the day and can be worn safely and comfortably at your side the front. A big tote also can be worn on the shoulder and are also good for freeing the hands.
Good luck and happy shopping!
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Ciara conquered grocery shopping with her kids |
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Kim Zolicak was celebrating her twins Kaia and Kane’s 1st birthday. |
Christina Milian chilling on a jeep. |
Snooki was showing off her adorable daughter on her 2 month birhday |
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Kristin Cavallari‘s newest addition was all ready for turkey day and Bears football |
Gwen Stefani on The Voice |
Hilary Duff looking pensive |
Jessica Alba vacationing with friends |
Madonna getting a push by her daughter. |
Molly Sims took her son to see Penguins of Madagascara |
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