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Preschool<br />
GUIDE<br />
Strategies for<br />
Better<br />
Grades<br />
Ideas for a<br />
Fun Family<br />
Valentine's Day<br />
AT HOME<br />
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32 CELEBRATING VALENTINE'S DAY AT HOME<br />
Ideas for transforming Valentine's Day from a day of<br />
romance to a day of love safely shared with the family.<br />
34 WHAT CHILDREN CAN LEARN<br />
FROM GARDENING<br />
Normal gardening experiences can reinforce academic<br />
skills with your children—and so much more!<br />
36 HOW TO RAISE A MOTIVATED STUDENT<br />
Tips from preschool and beyond to help parents<br />
mold an independent student who enjoys learning.<br />
40 PRESCHOOL DECISION<br />
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