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Apr 09 | Morgan's Wonderland

Special Needs kids can welcome an amusement park in San Antonio, Texas. The grand opening is Friday, April 9th. Tickets for special needs kids are free, family members and caregivers cost $5.

It is extremely exciting that there is a sensory village and handicap access to all the rides along with additional caution with crowd control.

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Feb 21 | Do you or someone you know have difficulty reading?

Provided by Kim Ashby

Answer the following questions:     YES     NO

Do you skip words or lines when reading?        
Do you reread lines?        
Do you lose your place?        
Are you easily distracted when reading?        
Do you need to take breaks often?        
Do you find it harder to read the longer you read?        
Do you get headaches when you read?        
Do your eyes get red and watery?        
Does reading make you tired?        
Do you blink or squint?        
Do you prefer to read in dim light?        
Do you read close to the page?        
Do you use your finger or other markers?        
Do you get restless, active, or fidgety when reading?        

If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, then you might be experiencing the effects of a perception problem called Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, which can interfere with your reading efficiency. Now, for the first time, there is a simple method Irlen Colored Filters worn as glasses or contact lenses, that can help people overcome this problem quickly and easily.

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Oct 23 | The Perfect Team: Creative Tutors and Adventure Kids!

Adventure Kids Playcare and Creative Tutors Team-Up

Creative Tutors and Adventure Kids Playcare are pleased to announce a new, afterschool, tutoring program! CLICK HERE! for more information.

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Jan Van Blarcum | Founder | Successfully completed Creative Tutors' Advanced Training Program.

Meet Jan Van Blarcum | Founder

In 1999, Jan Van Blarcum, Ph.D. founded Creative Tutors. As an educator, Dr. Van Blarcum understood the importance of personalized attention in a child's educational growth. Her passion for learning grew into a business endeavor that provides customized, one-on-one, in-home tutoring to children with a variety of learning needs. Every child receives personalized attention from certified/degreed educators. Jan has acquired invaluable experience through living abroad, teaching in many educational environments and has acquired business development experience. These unique experiences, coupled with her fervent desire to provide all children with the tools needed to achieve their potential in today's educational environment, led her to establish Creative Tutors and their sister organization Creative Learning 4 Kids, Inc. a 501(c)(3) company.

"The great thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B. King