Art is Irreplaceable
When school districts are facing difficult budget cuts, one of the first things that gets tossed out the window is the arts: the marching band, the … [Read more...] about Art is Irreplaceable
When school districts are facing difficult budget cuts, one of the first things that gets tossed out the window is the arts: the marching band, the … [Read more...] about Art is Irreplaceable
During the 1860s, a writer and artist named William Morris began a movement that would later become known as the Arts & Crafts movement. … [Read more...] about Getting Your Kids Engaged in Culture-Making
I grew up in a family that wouldn’t be considered artistically talented. Some families have members who all play stringed instruments while other … [Read more...] about Expose Your Family to Art
It was a symbol that inspired the hearts of the people. The name of the symbol carried the connotation of goodness - the word was literally, “good” … [Read more...] about Art Is Not Mere Luxury
Growing up, I remember many times when we would travel as a family. I always wanted to get where we were headed as soon as possible, but often my dad … [Read more...] about Signs of History
Gretchen Roe educated her children at home for 21 years. With a degree in child development, she laughingly says it was not necessarily helpful for raising her own six children. She owned her own business for 15 years, as well as being involved in several nonprofit boards. She has spent the last 10 years in positions of homeschool advocacy and comes to Demme Learning as a Placement Specialist. She loves the outdoors, all things furry, and is in the process of learning farming and beekeeping skills.
I was certain for a number of years that my eldest son had dysgraphia. His handwriting was abominable. He would bring me things he had written and ask … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Dysgraphia
July 2, 1776. It was on this day that the Continental Congress in America decided to declare independence from England. Two days later, July 4th, … [Read more...] about National History
Here’s a fun fact; the Rockville Bridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the longest stone arch bridge in the world. Constructed between April 1900 and … [Read more...] about Discovering State History
Scottie is a certified elementary educator with specialties in math and curriculum development. Previously, Scottie taught grades 5-8 in public schools and worked for a local non-profit organization, offering families and students a broad range of family life education programs. As a mother of two, she enjoys spending time with her family, is an outdoor enthusiast, and continues to love teaching and learning.
When it comes to learning math, building a strong foundation is absolutely essential. As educators and parents, our goal is to nurture confident … [Read more...] about Making Math Fun: Engaging Math Activities for Kids of All Ages