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Tip #8 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents - Life is full of learning

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Today's tip for parents (from two talented teachers) comes from  365 Teacher Secrets for Parents  by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly (yes, those are the two talented teachers). #8 Life is Full of Learning   The work can wait while you show the child the rainbow, But the rainbow won’t wait while you do the work. ~Patricia Clafford   Everywhere you go and everything you do with your child is an opportunity for learning. Of course, you do not want everything you say and do to become a lesson, but just being aware of the endless opportunities can broaden your child’s view of the world. A good teacher will bring all of the classroom lessons to life by showing how they apply to the real world. You can do this, too. Here are some examples:   ●       Ask your child questions about gas when you’re filling up the tank. ●       Read signs together while driving somewhere. ●       Predict and...