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Updating the Typical School Lunch

May 11, 2011 - Brianne

Food politics are a hot topic in schools. With a new disease or allergy coming out every day, it’s important to pay attention to your diet and especially those of your children. When it’s too much to do at home, … (Read more →)

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Bring Your Kids to Work!

April 12, 2011 - Brianne

Thursday, April 28th, is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. In 1993, Take Our Daughters To Work program was founded by the Ms. Foundation for Women. Although the day is typically a school day, many students are permitted a … (Read more →)

British Education Secretary Suggests Children Read 50 Books a Year

April 6, 2011 - Brianne

In an article in The Telegraph last week, British Education Secretary Michael Gove called for teachers in England to encourage their students to read at least 50 books a year, claiming that academic rigor in England has been faltering for … (Read more →)

April is Autism Awareness Month

March 31, 2011 - Brianne

According to the Center For Disease Control, 1 out of 110 children are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. To honor Autism Awareness Month, I’d like to take some time to discuss the different disorders in order to spread knowledge … (Read more →)

Journey to Space Month at Speakaboos!

March 23, 2011 - Brianne

Some new and exciting things going on over on the Speakaboos website! Throughout Journey to Space month, our website will revolve around space themes, to celebrate the launch of Space Race. In celebration of our newly launched mini-site, Speakaboos has taken on a … (Read more →)

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Picky Eater at Home?

March 11, 2011 - Brianne

I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to be a parent of a picky eater. By the age of 7, I gave my mother absolute hell over food. I stopped eating meat completely, refused to drink milk (since … (Read more →)

World Read Aloud Day: Celebrating Early Literacy

March 9, 2011 - Brianne

With today being World Read Aloud Day, it’s as important a day as any to discuss early literacy and reading skills for children. One of the first things a child and parent do together is share a book, or even … (Read more →)

Black History Month

February 4, 2011 - Brianne

Part of the fun of working at Speakaboos is exploring what kinds of folk tales exist around the world. In the spirit of Black History Month, I’d love to share some background information on our Anansi stories. This may be … (Read more →)

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Photo Op!

January 31, 2011 - Brianne

Here’s a photo of part of our team at a recent recording wearing some pretty awesome Speakaboos t-shirts. A very special thanks to CustomInk, who did all our t-shirt printing!” We’ll certainly wear them with pride. In other exciting news, our … (Read more →)

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Apps and eBooks: The New Picture Book?

January 28, 2011 - Brianne

The digital world changes every day. What was new and innovative a month ago has been replaced by an updated version or as Apple calls them, a new “generation.” Smart phones, eReaders, iPads, Nooks, whatever tool you choose, these devices … (Read more →)

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