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The hows of behavior

PHOTO COURTESY CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE Friends of Funshop invite adults, Friday, Oct. 25, to an informative workshop about discipline for children of any age. The featured speaker, Kim Hughes of Wake Forest, N.C., is a nationally certified instructor with Conscious Discipline and an award-winning educator recognized by President Bill Clinton. Light dinner and registration begins at […]

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Celebrating 35 years of fun ways to learn

Sometimes learning looks different than a standard textbook, classroom or exam. Instead it might take the shape of a miniature tugboat or an easel, or perhaps something else altogether. That’s really up to the students to discover. At Funshop, an early childhood education program supported in part by the Springfield Park District, the “students” are […]

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Park place

The Springfield Park District presents a free day of activities and recreation for families on Saturday, May 21, at beautiful Lincoln Park. Summer Jamboree includes face painting, zoo animals, exhibits, inflatable play area, zumba demonstrations, golf putting green, prizes, giveaways and more. Learn all about the district’s parks, golf courses, pools and programs, such as […]

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