What’s a Micro-School? Nano-School? Nano-Pod?
Micro-schooling is a very new learning model for parents and educators in Seattle. There are as many applications as there are educational philosophies and operating models. In other words, a micro-school is what you make of it.
Book of the Week: Alice in Wonderland Seek-and-Find
Introduce your children to Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland with beautiful illustrations and abridged text. Seek and find characters from the popular children’s story Alice in Wonderland on each page and follow them throughout the story. Each page contains beautifully illustrated characters to find and details to spot, accompanied by abridged text. Search for Alice […]
Book of the Week: Look for Ladybird in Plant City
Daisy’s pet Ladybird goes missing, so she visits super-sleuth Basil, the best detective in Plant City. Can he help her find Ladybird? Follow Daisy and Basil as they look for Ladybird all over Plant City. Is he in the museum, the fun fair, the train station, the school, the concert or the restaurant? Witty, colorful […]
What you Need to Know About Face Masks
Information provided by Washington State Economic Resiliency Team (ERT) as a part of the Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19) All Washingtonians are required to wear cloth face masks in public. Effective Friday, June 26, every Washingtonian in an indoor public space, or in an outside public space when unable to physically distance from others, will […]
Book of the Week: Rainbow A First Book of Pride
Book of the Week. Starling Agency Nanny Placement Seattle. This is a sweet ode to rainbow families.
TOP Four Questions about Going Back to School in the Fall – Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Supt. Reykdal answers questions about masks, physical distancing, remote learning, and whether ALL schools will open back up in the fall.
Virtual Nanny Interview Tips
Congratulations! You’ve scheduled your first virtual interview! But how do you put your best foot forward? Here are some tips on how to nail the interview and ensure a great connection.
Book of the Week: David Bowie
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music. As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick […]
Book of the Week: Children’s Titles from Embrace Race
Children’s books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating critical conversations with children. The following list is curated by The Conscious Kid and American Indians in Children’s Literature. We hope these resources will help your family initiate a dialogue regarding race and resisting oppression. The following is an excerpt of titles […]
Starting with a New Nanny Family
Starting with a New Nanny Family? Starling Agency has your Back! Working in a private family home can be a very challenging experience for first time nannies or caregivers switching to a new position. Families already have a set routine