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5 Reasons to Visit 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center

5 Reasons to Visit 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center is a small, family-owned, and operated zoo located in Townsend, Delaware, that is dedicated to educating the public about animals and their conservation. The zoo features a variety of animals, including chickens, tortoises, geese, emus, llamas, alpacas, birds of …

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Five Reasons to Visit Legoland Discovery Center

Five Reasons to Visit Legoland Discovery Center Our family recently visited Legoland Discovery Center; our experience was AMAZING! Legoland Discovery Center is an indoor family entertainment center featuring interactive exhibits and attractions based on the popular Lego building blocks. Legoland is designed to provide a fun and educational experience for children and families, allowing them …

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15 Gift Ideas for Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week

15 Gift Ideas for Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week is a time when we show gratitude and recognition for the hard work and dedication of the teachers who impact our children daily. Schools celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week during the first full week of May each year. Americans celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week to …

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Fairy Tales with Black Characters

Fairy Tales with Black Characters Our family is celebrating National Reading Month by reading fairy tales with Black characters. As an African American mother who experienced racism as a child, I understand the importance of creating an environment that celebrates Black images and voices. The world bombards Black children with negative imagery as it relates …

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Diverse Christmas Children’s Books

Diverse Christmas Children’s Books I intentionally share diverse Christmas children’s books with my kids because representation matters – even during the holiday season. (I am also deliberate and passionate about sharing diverse children’s books with them throughout the rest of the year, but that’s a post for another day.) Most movies and children’s books on …

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Representation Matters: A List of Children’s Books That Have Black Main Characters

Representation Matters: A List of Children’s Books with Black Characters It still surprises me how hard it is to find children’s books with black characters in the local library or at the book store. I rarely stumble upon them while perusing the children’s sections. Unless I am intentionally looking for a specific author that specializes …