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Have you started thinking outside the box, yet? There’s still time for you to share a picture of your child’s recycled box transformation! From the letter tree in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to one of the houses in The Three Little Pigs, the ideas are endless. For inspiration or to submit your child’s creation by January 15 to be featured on The Goddard School national Facebook page, visit rptn.io/BUKAhAdAmOc We can’t wait to see what your family has created! #ThinkingOutsideTheBox

No matter how you crunch the numbers, Goddard Schools across the country have been giving back in BIG ways! From fundraisers and food drives to book donations and toy collections, take a look at just how much of an impact the Goddard family has made this year. You can read more about how Goddard Schools have been giving back at reptn.co/EbosAxdABAz #GoddardSchoolsGiveBack

In the name of creativity and some good family fun, we’re challenging you and your child to transform a simple cardboard box into something spectacular based on your child’s favorite book! Whether it’s a boat for Max in Where the Wild Things Are or an aquarium for Rainbow Fish, the ideas are endless. For inspiration or to submit your child’s creation by January 15 to be featured on The Goddard School national Facebook page, visit rptn.io/BUKAhAdAmOc

With all the new toys your children will receive this holiday season, why not help them sort through their old toys and choose items to donate? Giving a toy to a child who is less fortunate helps children learn about the joy that comes from helping others.

This handprint wreath is a simple craft to get your children’s creativity flowing. You and your little ones can use this activity throughout the year to make a handprint wreath for each holiday season! Read the full instructions on our blog: rptn.co/bAAAnBd-A6x

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving even in a year like 2020, there is so much to be thankful for. Get in the spirit of the holiday and make a list with your family. Ask your little ones what they are thankful for and share their answers in the comments!

The world can always benefit from a little more kindness, and at The Goddard School, we know that teaching children about being kind to others from the very start is the best way to make a big difference in our world. In honor of World Kindness Day on November 13, we’d like to share some stories about how Goddard Schools across the country have brought joy to their communities in all sorts of special ways. From fundraisers and food drives to gardens and gallops, check out how Goddard Schools give back each year! reptn.co/EbosAxdABAz

"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." - Joseph Campbell Thank you to our veterans for your sacrifice, strength and heroic service!

Family dinner is a great way to spend valuable time together! Consistent family mealtime improves nutrition, table manners, communication skills, family relationships and bonding. Do you eat dinner as a family? Comment below with your dinnertime traditions!

Halloween is going to look a little different this year as we follow physical distancing practices. Though children may not be trick-or-treating in your community, you can try these creative activities to get your family into the Halloween spirit: rptn.co/gABJAIAdAEz