Students with learning differences can overcome a range of difficulties. These challenges include attempting to learn academic subjects, follow instructions, carry out multipart or multistep visual or verbal directions, or comprehend, express or retain information. In my article “Improving Reading Skills” in the March 2021 issue of Baltimore’s Child, I recommended …
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Make Your Moves, Moms
Through pregnancy, postpartum struggles and even a pandemic, fitness has been a constant for me—my reliable companion. Prior to pregnancy, I could often be found on the elliptical at the gym. About halfway through my first pregnancy in 2017, I found myself struggling a bit with cardio, so I decided …
Read More »Are Youth Sports Beneficial for Children with ADHD?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6.1 million U.S. children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at some point in their lives. The American Psychiatric Association defines the symptoms of ADHD as including “inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that …
Read More »Baltimore County Public Library Launches 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to Build Early Literacy Skills
Children don’t usually start formal education until ages 5 or 6, but the years before this period are critical for brain development and literacy skills. To help set up children on the path to a bright future, Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has introduced “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten,” a new …
Read More »FBI Recognizes Notre Dame Preparatory School Students for Cybersafety Awareness
Video by WMAR 2 News The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are welcoming a new generation of young women making their way into the field. At Notre Dame Preparatory School, seventh and eighth graders were recognized for their achievements in technology when they were presented with the …
Read More »A Conversation with Children’s Book Author Laura Numeroff
New York Times best-selling children’s book author Laura Numeroff is best known for the series based on her book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. First printed in 1985, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” continues to be loved by children across the generations.. The fourth book in the series, …
Read More »Celebrate Art in All Its Forms
Learn about the value of creative expression with this month’s selections. Board Books ‘Nature: Early Learning at the Museum’ by Nosy Crow, illustrated by the Trustees of The British Museum Toddlers will love learning with this beautiful and engaging book that uses items contained in The British Museum. Each page …
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In a world where too many school systems undervalue the arts, beacons of hope and success show us how the arts can be presented. These schools realize the transformational power of bringing creativity into the curriculum, especially for children with learning differences, atypical development or disabilities. Theater, in particular, presents …
Read More »Meet Baltimore’s Child Book Author Erin Hagar
Erin Hagar writes fiction and nonfiction works for children and teens. Before earning her Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, Hagar served as a curriculum and instruction specialist for several colleges and universities. While her childhood home was …
Read More »Meet Baltimore Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Elizabeth Lilly
Author and illustrator Elizabeth Lilly made her debut in children’s book publishing with “Geraldine” (Neal Porter Books/Roaring Brook Press). Growing up outside Washington, D.C. with three sisters in a multiethnic household, Lilly decided early on that she wanted to become an artist. A resident of Baltimore City, Lilly writes and …
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