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Captain America: The Noblest Avenger

“Avengers, Assemble!” With these words, Captain America calls together the many scattered members of Marvel Comics’ crime-fighting squad. It’s appropriate, then, that Captain America is the subject of Marvel Studios’ last superhero flick before next summer’s “Avengers” ensemble piece. When first perusing the list of this summer’s comic book films I figured I’d give “Captain America” a pass. The straight-laced always-been-a-do-gooder Steve Rogers (the Captain’s alter ego) has less character development than some of his more conflicted counterparts, and thanks to an overabundance of History Channel specials on the topic I’m currently experiencing a little of World War II-era ennui. … Continue reading →

Reading With Your Older Preschooler

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Before long, your older preschool child (4-5 years old) will be beginning kindergarten. Most kindergarten curriculums are full of reading enrichment and literature. It is very important to continue to read to your child at this age. At this stage, children begin to pay more attention to word form and develop phonological awareness. They can identify if words rhyme or do not rhyme. They can conclude if two words begin the same or differently. Older preschool children are also ready for more reading comprehension. They can make predictions about what will happen next in a story and recall what has … Continue reading →