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lent ideas for kids and families
Lent is here. And this year, rather than have Lent be a time when my kids complain and moan because they can’t have dessert every night, I ...
turn your kids into grammar sharks: national grammar day
I have been as sick as a dog–sick as a dawwwwg– for the past few days, but today I had a little spring in my step because it was National ...
teach your kids how to do laundry: become wash warriors
My kids are learning how to do laundry. And they love it. Love it. No joke. And I want to dance! At 10, 8, and 6 years ...
10 must-read multicultural children’s books
Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and we are celebrating diversity in children’s literature! Woo-hoo! You better believe I’m all for it. Our kids must read a wide ...
25 ways to play with puzzles
Get those puzzles out, my friends! It doesn’t matter if your kids are 2 or 12–puzzles are a super way of flexing those brain muscles, practicing fine motor skills, and ...
how every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day
I love the idea of doing some sort of service project for the community to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Imagine how great the world would be ...
summarizing: at-home practice of a super-important reading skill
The other day, Maddy came home with not necessarily a homework assignment but a challenge from her fourth grade teacher: find the story of Prometheus and explain the ...
advanced learners: 8 ways to support them at home
The following guest post is written by Natalie, of Afterschool for Smarty Pants. Natalie shares ways she enriches her daughter’s learning at home, after school. Check it out. —————————— As ...
the polar express night: a holiday family tradition
The following guest post is written by Karen Blake. Karen is a teacher, mom of three, and aunt of many. She’s a lover of traditions and is quite ...
make a veggie turkey: kid-happy, thanksgiving dinner-ready
It’s no secret that I have kids who usually love to be in the kitchen–whether it’s trying a new food or helping with a new recipe, my kiddos are usually ...
top 2 insider secrets for motivating your kids to read
Every parent hopes that their kids grow up to be readers, right? Sure above all, we hope our kids grow to be happy, law-abiding, well-adjusted human beings, but beyond that, ...
