what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal) Disclosure: This post was sponsored by BLOOM! to spread the word about its Educational Resource Toolkit. All opinions and stories are my own. Did …Read morewhat your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal)
5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading Believe it—summer is around the corner. Woo-hoo! Around the corner! As in like just a few weeks away! It’s May! Pools open in May. Weather warms …Read more5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading
make this summer rock: Smart Summer Challenge 2018! Next up? Summer. I’m over the moon thrilled and elated that summer is right around the corner! This year, I’ve got something so cool …Read moremake this summer rock: Smart Summer Challenge 2018!
help kids stay in touch with friends when school’s out: autograph sheet I can’t even believe it, but school’s almost out for my kids. Though I’m totally psyched to begin our Smart Summer Challenge this …Read morehelp kids stay in touch with friends when school’s out: autograph sheet
yoga brain breaks: use fitflow to teach kids yoga moves from fit4Schools I am a longtime fan of keeping our kids moving and grooving so that they feel better and do better. And now that I’m back in the classroom, …Read moreyoga brain breaks: use fitflow to teach kids yoga moves from fit4Schools
teacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids’ teachers Friends. Teacher Appreciation gifts can sometimes break the bank, and I know that can be hard. But being a teacher myself, I can tell you …Read moreteacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids’ teachers
how to make poetry ROCK for kids (start now — it’s national poetry month!) Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? It is. What does that even mean? It means that this month is all about celebrating …Read morehow to make poetry ROCK for kids (start now — it’s national poetry month!)
teach kids to give back: $250 volunteer grants for students I am thrilled to be able to share with you some super ways to teach kids to give back to their communities. WeAreTeachers has asked me to help …Read moreteach kids to give back: $250 volunteer grants for students
last minute Valentine ideas for busy families We’re in the home stretch for Valentine’s Day, so I wanted to hit you with a few ideas that you could use today or tomorrow to make this …Read morelast minute Valentine ideas for busy families
what is a Kendama and why do your kids need one? My son, Owen, has been pretty much obsessed with the Kendama for the past year. And though I do stress that moderation is key for just about …Read morewhat is a Kendama and why do your kids need one?
sight word bingo: color and learn sight words Playing Sight Word Bingo with my first graders means that these kids are getting more and more practice learning these important words! Like …Read moresight word bingo: color and learn sight words
rainbow words: free sight word printable Learning sight words is one of the most important things that our kids can do as they become readers. However, learning sight words can also be one …Read morerainbow words: free sight word printable
our favorite thanksgiving printables for BIG kids! This week is the big week for us–lots of travel, lots of family, lots of friends, and lots of food! Officially, the fun winter holiday season …Read moreour favorite thanksgiving printables for BIG kids!
Wonder the movie discussion guide for families #wonderthemovie We had the amazing opportunity to catch a screening of Wonder the movie last week, and it totally lived up to all of our expectations. Maddy, Owen, …Read moreWonder the movie discussion guide for families #wonderthemovie
Highlights State of the Kid Report 2017 #WorldKindnessDay Have you heard of the Highlights State of the Kid Report? You can find the 2017 State of the Kid Report on the Highlights for Children …Read moreHighlights State of the Kid Report 2017 #WorldKindnessDay
rick riordan: 5 fun facts about the author we love We have long been fans of Rick Riordan, ever since we fell hard for Percy Jackson way back when. So when my friends from Disney books asked if we …Read morerick riordan: 5 fun facts about the author we love
strategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family Originally published on Dec 15, 2012 in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School but republished today because it’s a message …Read morestrategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family
circle round: new storytelling podcast for kids #circleround I’ve been on the hunt for great podcasts for kids for a long time now, and I think I hit the jackpot. Actually, I know I hit the …Read morecircle round: new storytelling podcast for kids #circleround
fun fact lunchbox notes! This New For Us Friday we’re sharing a new-f0r-us lunchbox note–fun fact lunchbox notes! LOVE these!! A few weeks ago, Maddy, Owen, and …Read morefun fact lunchbox notes!
how to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know School’s in full swing here, and if your house is anything like mine, getting kids to talk about their day is sometimes difficult. I want to …Read morehow to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know