Tag Archives: summertime

10 Ways to Keep Kids Writing All Summer Long!

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Free Spirit Author

By Shannon Anderson, author of  Mindset Power: A Kid’s Guide to Growing Better Every Day This is a picture of my daughter, Maddie, from about ten summers ago. It was a beautiful summer day, and Maddie was spending some time … Continue reading →

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Summer Screen Time Advice for Kids with ASD (and Their Families)

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Free Spirit Author

by Dr. Elizabeth Reeve and Elizabeth Verdick, authors of  The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents) Welcome to the summer of 2021! As it has been for everyone, the past year and a half has … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Create Structure and Reduce Anxiety in Children During the Summer

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Free Spirit Author

By Summer Batte, author of Name and Tame Your Anxiety: A Kid’s Guide Ah, summertime. It’s advertised as a time to rest and rejuvenate without schedules or demands. Except most people don’t manage well in the complete absence of structure. … Continue reading →

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Personal and Professional Summer To-Do’s for Educators

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Stephanie Filio The daylight is hanging around longer, the bunnies are full grown, and the air is warm like a blanket. Summertime is the season of restoration for we educators. We give to our students and families our all … Continue reading →

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Boost SEL with Summertime Reading BINGO

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Amadee Ricketts, author of Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning Reading together is fun all year round, but summer is a great time to discover new favorites and add a creative twist. Summertime SEL (social and … Continue reading →

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