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History lessons: The French Market

by Kelly Leahy

Wed
21
2008

Teaching actual history to a preschooler who has trouble grasping the concept of "yesterday," might seem a little far fetched. However, that shouldn't prevent you from brushing up on your facts so you incorporate the details into stories and narratives.The French Market provides a chance for you and your tot to shop along the same route as those over two hundred years ago. Opened in 1791, the ... Read more >

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Getting to know my city: 5 great ways to introduce a preschooler to local history or landmarks

by Kelly Leahy

Tue
24
2008

New Orleans bubbles over with history so it was hard to narrow it down to just five landmarks to feature in today's post. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments. Streetcar. The St. Charles Streetcar is one of the nation's few mobile landmarks. As of this week, the streetcar runs the entire route now that repairs to the storm damaged electrical lines are complete. Kids of any age enjoy ... Read more >

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Kelly Leahy

Kelly moved to New Orleans in 2000. She has since bought her first home, gotten married and birthed two girls in the Crescent City. Though she'll never be a "native," Kelly tries to raise her daughters to embrace all that New Orleans has to offer. Kelly can also be found writing at Green Daily and her personal blog, Good Children....Read more >

A Great Book Rhymes!

by BeingSavvy

November
22
2008

Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and ...Read more >

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