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Elementary School Parent Update | July 2008
SUMMER ON THE MOVE
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No matter how far or near you venture, enjoy discovering new places with your family.
• Bon Voyage!
Think having children means you have to stay close to home? Think again. Kids thrive on adventure!
• United States of Fun
Find family-friendly destinations and inside tips about what to do, where to eat, and where to stay.
• Day Trips for Book Lovers
These ideas for summer excursions bring your child's favorite books to life.
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Use books to celebrate the USA and the wide world.
• Fourth of July Follow-Ups
Honor America's birthday with fiction and nonfiction that promotes patriotism, encourages reflection, and enlivens history.
• Armchair Explorations
Use these titles to travel through time and discover fascinating people, places, and events.
• Asian-American Stories
Travel to Beijing (home of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games) and beyond with these terrific tales.
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How much does your child know about earning, saving, and spending money? Get him off to a smart start.
• Allowance, Age by Age
Everything you need to know before cracking open your wallet, from how much allowance to give to when to introduce the concept of money.
• Help Kids Make "Cents" of Money
Find ten practical ways to teach your child the value of a dollar.
• Get a Job!
Is your tween ready for a summer job? Here's a step-by-step plan.
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Our new study shows that kids believe technology won't replace book reading, and they'll always read books on paper. Find out more in the 2008 Kids & Family Reading Report.
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Keep your child busy reading with this sweet-as-honey site, featuring book suggestions around a monthly theme, safe discussion boards, and a log to track what he reads.
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