fun ways to learn spelling words Not only did we lose Maddy’s very first homework packet over here in the chaos of the first few weeks of school; we also only spent only a …Read morefun ways to learn spelling words
kohl what? kohlrabi. seriously. Our first-ever experience with our local CSA has been so exciting for us this summer. It’s really provided our family with a ton of new-for-us …Read morekohl what? kohlrabi. seriously.
a math-mindful summer — everyday math activities Today when we were doing some after-breakfast reading, something funny happened. Owen showed me clear as day just how differently our brains are …Read morea math-mindful summer — everyday math activities
our everyday name books Books, books, books! We’re making books, reading books, and talking about books over here–between trips to the pool and bike rides, …Read moreour everyday name books
springtime love notes Now that spring is officially here, it’s time for new Springtime Lunchbox Love Notes! This New For Us Friday is super easy and very simple, …Read morespringtime love notes
getting a little sneaky with literacy Too many times, parents think that in order to support their children’s developing literacy skills, they have to sit down with a book on their …Read moregetting a little sneaky with literacy
easy stained glass heart craft Valentine’s Day is almost here! You better believe that our house has been heart-happy and all fancied-up in pink and red since last …Read moreeasy stained glass heart craft
stamping crazy–open grid games for literacy & math learning Lately the kids have been on a stamping craze. They’re stamp-happy, stampin’ nutty, and stopping everything to stamp up …Read morestamping crazy–open grid games for literacy & math learning
milk carton bird feeder for backyard birds! I’ve seen this milk carton bird feeder a million times in a million different places, but I never really thought about doing it here until …Read moremilk carton bird feeder for backyard birds!
wiggly words: fun ways to get kids to write Maddy’s Kindergarten teacher is–in my humble opinion–the best of the best. My dream has come true: Maddy landed a super teacher with …Read morewiggly words: fun ways to get kids to write
let’s eat. . . and read As Maddy learns more reading strategies and picks up new words each day, it’s been awesome to watch her unlock the world of words around …Read morelet’s eat. . . and read
talking stranger safety with kids: a dvd you MUST have This New For Us Friday makes my stomach turn and my eyes tear–seriously. But it is so important …Read moretalking stranger safety with kids: a dvd you MUST have
the special plate: celebrate success as a family About two years ago, I ran across this huge, crazy, red, gaudy Special Plate at our local home design store. It was a no-brainer for me to pick it …Read morethe special plate: celebrate success as a family
age-appropriate speech sounds As a Reading Specialist and English teacher, I am always looking for ways to make learning to read fun for the students I tutor and my own little …Read moreage-appropriate speech sounds
how to listen to your kids: wait time I am so grateful to be married to my amazing husband; he’s an incredible father and a patient and loving friend, and he totally rocks as an …Read morehow to listen to your kids: wait time
sticky finger writing: writing letters and sight words There are a million, trillion cool ways of getting little ones to practice letter writing and to commit sight words to memory. It’s so awesome …Read moresticky finger writing: writing letters and sight words
traveling writing centers Since last fall, I’ve had little writing centers in both Maddy and Owen’s bedrooms, and I’ve really been surprised at how well …Read moretraveling writing centers
rockin’ rhyme bingo Owen and I revisited Rhyme Bingo today, this time with Maddy, and it was a blast. We only played for a short while–about 15 or 20 minutes …Read morerockin’ rhyme bingo
spend, save, and give jars: managing money with kids Money, money, money, mooooonnneyyy . . . Money saving, money planning, money managing–I have to admit that I am only really good at money …Read morespend, save, and give jars: managing money with kids
water painting Today was gorgeous outside, so after the kids had played for a while, helped their dad with yard work, and played some more, I brought out some …Read morewater painting