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Category Archives: Family Rhythm

The Family Read Aloud- Book Lists and Encouragement for Families

Challenges & Struggles, Family Rhythm, Learn, Reading
The Family Read Aloud- Book Lists and Encouragement for Families

When my kids were younger, reading with them was pretty easy. They’d often toddle over, a book in hand, and happily, sit on my lap throughout the day. The older they get, the more I’m finding distractions, separate interests, and outside commitments pull at our time together. As my kids get older, reading together has […]

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Creating Routines to Begin and End | Transitions that Calm & Help Children Learn

Challenges & Struggles, Family Rhythm, Learn
Creating Routines to Begin and End | Transitions that Calm & Help Children Learn

Two of the best classroom tools I used began the moment my students walked into the classroom and in the moments before they left. Our beginning and ending routines not only allowed students to transition, but they also allowed them to engage in their interests, check in with me individually and gave me time to […]

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Creating a Family Rhythm- Spending Our Days How We Want to Spend Our Lives

Challenges & Struggles, Create, Family Rhythm, Learn, Play
Creating a Family Rhythm- Spending Our Days How We Want to Spend Our Lives

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives,”~ Annie Dillard Grab your free copy of Create a Family Rhythm here I’m often struck by Dillard’s words; the simple reminder every minute and hour eventually adds up to a life. Looking back at yesterday, last year, or even just an hour […]

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Hi, I’m Kelly. Curiosity Encouraged is where I share my passion for helping kids love to learn. It’s where I share the many things I’ve learned as a teacher, homeschooler, mother, and writer. Thank you for being here!

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Create a Family Rhythm

When our homes feel chaotic so do we! Here are steps to create a family rhythm so you can spend time living the life you want day after day.

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