read magic tricks: cool, fun focused reading Magic is one of those things that totally intrigues kids. They want to know how the tricks work, they want …Read moreread magic tricks: cool, fun focused reading
halloween party ideas for kids and classrooms I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: we shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to Halloween class …Read morehalloween party ideas for kids and classrooms
pumpkin match game This game was surprisingly more difficult than I expected it would be for my 10, 9, and 7 year olds. I …Read morepumpkin match game
halloween lego game: unplugged, creative fun I’m always on the hunt for fun ways to keep my kids engaged and interested and thinking creatively. And when I find …Read morehalloween lego game: unplugged, creative fun
raising strong students: study habits for smart kids Once your kids hit elementary school, things get a little bit crazy. All of a sudden, your kids actually need to be at school on time. All of a …Read moreraising strong students: study habits for smart kids
fire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org Fire safety and learning? Right. Fire safety is one of those topics that seem to only come up either at a school assembly …Read morefire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org
brain teasers for kids We’re longtime fans of brain teasers for kids over here, in any form, at any time. We dig brain teasers at lunchtime, brain teasers in the …Read morebrain teasers for kids
get kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers These days, with school in full swing and cool ‘big guy’ neighbors across the street and a travel soccer …Read moreget kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers
recipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches Ever since my kids were tiny, I’ve let them play around in the kitchen. It hasn’t always been pretty, but it’s been fun. And now, …Read morerecipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches
noticing your kids: little observations mean a lot from parents originally published 9/17/09 but republishing now because it’s worth it– Lately, I’ve felt overwhelmed by Cora’s …Read morenoticing your kids: little observations mean a lot from parents
how to talk to your kids about instagram It’s hard. For many of us with tweens, times are a tough. Or if they’re not tough now, they’re going to be. It’s the …Read morehow to talk to your kids about instagram
nighttime reading with elementary schoolers: make it a date We’re back in business. School’s in session, and we’re all slowly but surely trying our best to adjust to our new fall …Read morenighttime reading with elementary schoolers: make it a date
teach kids game playing etiquette Originally published 12/7/09 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it– When I first started teaching, in order …Read moreteach kids game playing etiquette
quick, kid-friendly after school snack: Bagel Bites (and $100 Visa gift card giveaway!) I can hardly believe that the new school year is almost upon us.But it is.And before I know it, our home will be a whirlwind of paper, pencils, and …Read morequick, kid-friendly after school snack: Bagel Bites (and $100 Visa gift card giveaway!)
dream car of the day: cool look at the car of the future This post is brought to you by Toyota. It’s no secret that most kids are highly influenced by their peers. Too often, parents …Read moredream car of the day: cool look at the car of the future
positive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love Everyone needs a little positive affirmation once in a while. Everyone. Countdown’s on for the new school year, so I’ve been at work …Read morepositive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love
26 triangles: tricky, fun math game We’re winding down summer over here, but not before my kids finish up their math and reading assignments from school. Yes, we just started …Read more26 triangles: tricky, fun math game
fun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises This is the last week we’re rolling with our tabletop surprises. Boo-hooooooooo. Even though our calendar was ten weeks and we’ve …Read morefun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises
sleepover at the national archives: 3 reasons your family will love it We did it. We slept at the National Archives. The National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. Slept. In the museum. All night long. With …Read moresleepover at the national archives: 3 reasons your family will love it
summer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises I say it’s ‘summer fun for older kids’ only because my kids are no longer toddlers or preschoolers–they’re big-time …Read moresummer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises