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 …Read moreteaching kindness: labor day is neighbor day!
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 it …Read moredaniel tiger’s neighborhood: quality programming for preschoolers
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 …Read moreNavigating Education in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Summit for Educators
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. …Read moreget siblings outside, thinking, and working together
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 …Read morewhat I want my kids to learn from the 2016 election
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 …Read morehow to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU
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 …Read moredelaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators
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 …Read morewhy I was invited to the white house (and how you can go, too!)
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, …Read morebest books as gifts for everyone on your list
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 …Read moreget kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
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 party or …Read moresimple spider web craft: perfect for Halloween class party
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 …Read morebackyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun
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 …Read moreput an end to hunger in america: get the whole family involved
#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 …Read more#weteach local workshops: parents & teachers in orlando, dc, seattle, & silicon valley