When I signed my kids up for part-time preschool, I made sure to choose a play-based school. We rejected one school that assigned homework every night. “For three year olds?” I asked, incredulously. “Well,” the director answered, “they’ll have to do homework every night in kindergarten so we need to get them ready.” Really? Childhood [...]
About Candace Lindemann
Candace Lindemann is a nationally recognized and quoted educational expert and published children’s writer. After receiving her B.A. from Yale University and M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Candace taught in two of the nation’s “Top 100″ high schools and volunteered with at-risk teenagers. In addition to creating custom curriculum and textbook materials for some of the most respected educational publishing companies, Candace consults with entertainment, technology, and toy companies on their educational offerings, and contributes to print and online magazines on topics in education. She publishes an award-winning website with educational project, craft, and activity ideas for parents and teachers: Naturally Educational (http://naturallyeducational.com). Beyond her professional work, Candace is an active volunteer in her community and supports charitable campaigns centered around education. Raising her three, soon to be four, delightful children and sharing her passion for learning with them is her most rewarding work.
Dancing Around the World – Global Music and Learning
January 15, 2013 By 3 Comments
Even before children can speak or comprehend words, they respond to music. We tap on the table, they tap back. We shake the maracas, bang away on pots and pans, and make a joyful noise. They squeal with excitement. It’s obvious that music has a special effect on a child’s growing brain. It makes sense [...]
Activities for Children to Explore Winter Outdoors
December 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Glittering icicles and a snowman transform our front yard into a magical world. There is so much to explore in the winter! When the weather is cold and the family is cooped up inside, there is lots of whining and tantrums–and the kids get cranky, too! Although the cold weather may seem a little daunting [...]
Every Child is a Little Scientist
December 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cause and effect; that simple concept is the foundation of learning…and of science, especially. After all, scientific experimentation is essentially forming a hypothesis and testing it, over and over again. You do not need to convince your children to conduct science experiments–they do this naturally as part of growing up. What happens if I drop [...]
Does Geography Matter to a Toddler?
November 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
The Nation’s Report Card Results in 2010 revealed a woeful lack of understanding of Geography among our nation’s children. Shockingly, only approximately 25% across levels had a proficient knowledge in this subject area. So, what does it matter if an entire generation does not know why they should have taken that left turn at Albuquerque? [...]
