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	<description>A Playful Approach to Learning for Ages 3 - 6</description>
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		<title>Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills article</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is a great article from NPR that outlines the importance of open-ended play in children&#8217;s development.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19212514
I enjoy Elena Bodrova&#8217;s work on play and self-regulation and her new research is fascinating. Interesting that Maria Montessori incorporated the use of a three-hour uninterrupted &#8220;work period&#8221; where children are free to self-select tasks, with a goal of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>6 Things to Include in Your Child&#8217;s Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I saw this list on The Lilting House Archive and had to share it.
Six Things to Include in Your Child&#8217;s Day:

meaningful work
imaginative play
good books
beauty (art, music, nature)
ideas to ponder and discuss
prayer

Enjoy,
Rebecca
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		<link>http://sibleycenter.com/?p=188</link>
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		<title>September is Almost Here!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi again,
I hope you all have been enjoying a fantastic summer! Just a note to let you know what&#8217;s happening here so you can plan accordingly. I will continue to offer Montessori-inspired classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 &#8211; 12 starting September 14th for ages 3 &#8211; 6. The normal price is still $20 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sibleycenter.com/?p=186</link>
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		<title>What Makes a Montessori Education Different?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[AMS has put out a great video that provides a great introduction to the Montessori philosophy and method. Check it out here: 
If you have any questions about what you see, feel free to ask me!
Rebecca
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		<link>http://sibleycenter.com/?p=182</link>
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		<title>Amazing Art Resource for Rochesterians</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of my dear friends works at the Memorial Art Gallery here in Rochester and just sent me the link to a fabulous resource for homeschooling families.
http://mag.rochester.edu/trc/
Not only can you access the website and lesson plans, you can actually go the MAG&#8217;s library inside the museum and borrow art books, children&#8217;s  books, kits and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homeschool Share Website</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If your child enjoys making lapbooks as a way to record, exhibit, and easily store his/her research in a handy file folder format, then you will LOVE this website. There are hundreds of lapbooks that you can download for free on a wide range of topics.
Before I forget, here is the link:
http://www.homeschoolshare.com/Lapbooks_at_HSS.php
Have fun!
Rebecca
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		<link>http://sibleycenter.com/?p=178</link>
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		<title>How Dads Can Help Kids Learning to Read</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is a great FREE resource just for Dads who care about literacy. Happy belated Father&#8217;s Day!
nifl.gov/publications/pdf/Dads_Playbook.pdf
Enjoy,
Rebecca
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		<link>http://sibleycenter.com/?p=176</link>
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		<title>Memorial Art Gallery &#8212; Free Day!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester is holding a Make It! Take It! Sculpt It! Day for FREE this Sunday from noon to 5.
Here is the link for more details: http://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com/node/35466
Don&#8217;t forget it&#8217;s strawberry season! Kids love to get out and pick their own fruit. My daughters have been hard at work in the kitchen [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sibleycenter.com/?p=172</link>
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		<title>Field Day Extravaganza</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many thanks to all of the parents who came out to help with field day today. I was afraid we&#8217;d get rained out but the weather was great! We played classic games like: Red Light, Green Light, Simon Says, and various ball/frisbee toss games. We also learned some new ones that included going through a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sibleycenter.com/?p=170</link>
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		<title>Photo site for educators</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I found a great website that is FREE for educators/homeschoolers/students to use! The photographer is always looking for great venues to take educational pictures for the site and you can sign up to host him coming to your area to take pictures, so the site will continue to grow.
There&#8217;s already some wonderful science and social [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sibleycenter.com/?p=168</link>
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