teaching kindness: labor day is neighbor day!
Kindness is contagious.
Really, it is.
And any time we (and I'm talking you, me--anyone!) can teach our kids to be kind--just for the sake of …
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daniel tiger’s neighborhood: quality programming for preschoolers
When something seems bad, turn it around. . .
. . . and find something good.
I like it.
And I know my kids would love …
Navigating Education in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Summit for Educators
Friends! Our first Virtual Summit for Educators was such a hit--and the response was so great--that we knew we had to plan another.
So here it is: …
get siblings outside, thinking, and working together
This free Get Out & Move in the 'Hood activity will get kids--siblings, even!--outside, thinking, and working together. Promise.
Sometimes it's …
what I want my kids to learn from the 2016 election
For some reason--maybe it was where I was in my life or just how strongly I felt about our country's need for Barack Obama to be president--I was …
how to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU
Who doesn’t want to be a blog star?
You've heard about blogging and want to get started on the right foot, wasting no time at all.
You love …
delaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators
Should I send my 5-year-old to Kindergarten, or should I wait a year?
What are the benefits of 'redshirting' my child for Kindergarten?
Does …
why I was invited to the white house (and how you can go, too!)
That's right.
I really did go to the White House two weeks ago, and I still can't believe it.
In fact, I think it's taken me a total of two …
best books as gifts for everyone on your list
Books are all over our home, all of the time.
Tons of books--books from book fairs, from yard sales, from the library, from school, from friends, …
get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer.
Because here in the DC Metro area, it's hot.
It's …
simple spider web craft: perfect for Halloween class party
I love this simple and sweet spider web craft. Love it.
And I think it'll be perfect for a Halloween class …
backyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun
Many of my longtime readers will think I've officially lost my marbles after reading this post, and maybe I have.
I just think it's worth sharing …
put an end to hunger in america: get the whole family involved
I've thought long and hard about how to get my family involved in helping to end hunger in America, knowing that all around us--in DC Metro suburban …
#weteach local workshops: parents & teachers in orlando, dc, seattle, & silicon valley
We've got great things going on over at we teach, our network of over 6000 parents and teachers who learn from one another, share ideas, and grow as …