2018 Caldecott & Newbery Predictions
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Winners will be revealed February 12, 8am Colorado time. Can you predict which books will win one of the highest honors in children's literature?
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Sponsored Post: Lessa Mattress for Kids & Teens
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Hard to believe something as simple as a new mattress can be life changing right? I for one would never have bought it, til the good folks at Leesa sent me one, and said I should try it out. What a difference being well rested makes, especially for our teenagers who really need much more sleep than their pressing school and personal schedules often allow for.
Read MoreUsing Your Noggin at the Bay Area Brain Bee
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The Annual Bay Area Brain Bee, a Bay Area wide Q&A competition focused on neuroscience for high school students on Saturday, January 27th. There's a lot of complex material to cover but it's never too early to start preparing the next generation of Bee masterminds. Here are some suggestions on FUN and educational ways to introduce the vast field of neuroscience early in a child's school years.
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The Trifecta Ticket Giveaway
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I have some super exciting news to share! I have 3, THREE… 1, 2, 3 AWESOME ticket giveaways to 3 very lucky Ronnie's Awesome List subscribers to see Monster Energy Supercross, Monster Jam and Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart.
Read MoreEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About The Chinese New Year in the Bay Area
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There's so many epic celebrations throughout the Bay Area for the Chinese New Year on Friday, February 16. To avoid being overwhelmed, here are my personal and well-tested recommendations to usher in the Year of the Dog.
Read MoreMighty Books About Strong Women
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Women are strong, independent, resourceful! So why are most female characters portrayed as caretakers or as princesses who are rescued by a prince? Here's a list of specially selected book about strong female role models that should be on your kids shelf.
Read MoreRonnie's Awesome Summer Camp Guide - NOW AVAILABLE
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With so many great summer programs available, picking the best camp for your child can be daunting. For many camps, registration begins in February and they book up fast. Fortunately, Ronnie's Awesome Summer Camp Guide is here to help.
Read MoreCoding Helps Students Learn Math
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Code is "made of Math". At a simple level, this is 1's and 0's that must be manipulated into higher order concepts. But it goes much deeper than that.
Read MoreQuick Guide: Ski Week Camps in Marin
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Presidents Day is Monday, February 19 and many schools are closed for the week, also known as Ski Week. Camps are a great time where kids can pursue all kinds of interests. There is no shortage of great options.
Read More10 Inspiring Books About The Immigrant Experience
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Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!
~ Emma Lazarus
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5 Cool To-Do's at The Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show (besides the show ring)
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Calling all animal lovers to the Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show, two fun filled days of activities and events for the whole family!
Read MoreMaker...Maker, Get Ready for the SMMC Maker Faire
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Build a spinning robot, create digital art and animation, make slime, sew, build a fidget spinner, make glass art, learn about coding, identify computer parts, play in your own Minecraft world with Microsoft and more at the inaugural Southern Marin Mother's Club (SMMC) Maker Faire.
Read MoreRainy Days and Mondays
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Don’t let rainy days and Mondays get you down. Instead, embrace this opportunity and battle the bad weather blues away. Museums, bowling alleys, libraries/bookstores and movie theaters are a great way to spend the time, some community centers also have fun activities, or try one of these fun places to burn off some energy and stay dry.
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