what to say when kids make reading mistakes originally published on 8/5/10 but sharing again because we all need these refreshers. . . So what should you say when a child makes mistake …Read morewhat to say when kids make reading mistakes
create a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library Kids can be a little silly when it comes to picking out their own books at the library. Where some can easily head right on over to the section they …Read morecreate a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library
fun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games Originally published June 6, 2011 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it. This past week, we experienced something totally …Read morefun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games
10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!) This post is sponsored by Walmart. No more ties, mugs, shaving sets, or gift cards. No more Father’s day Coupon Books, mouse pads, …Read more10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!)
bing classroom twitter event: learn and win big! This post was created in partnership with Bing. Bing in the Classroom is something that I truly think every parent and teacher should know …Read morebing classroom twitter event: learn and win big!
first steps to writing: teaching grip to first letters and words I just shared a cool series over at the Scholastic Parents Raise a Reader blog, and I think it will be of interest to many parents. It’s all …Read morefirst steps to writing: teaching grip to first letters and words
creative ways to keep kids busy on sidelines Many families spend a good chunk of time bussing kids around town, from dance class to music, from soccer to t-ball. And though …Read morecreative ways to keep kids busy on sidelines
quick, cool teacher appreciation gifts Teacher Appreciation Week is here. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to give a little something extra to all of the teachers in your life, whether …Read morequick, cool teacher appreciation gifts
baby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help My three kids were the first grandchildren on both sides of our family, so for five years, they were pretty much the stars of the show. They had lots …Read morebaby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help
kids doing laundry: 3 secrets to success We are about six weeks into our laundry re-vamp, and things are going well. To be 100% honest, we have had some roadblocks. A …Read morekids doing laundry: 3 secrets to success
2 easy ways to teach reading at mealtime Believe it. You can teach your kids how to read while you’re sitting down to breakfast. You can teach your kids to read while you’re …Read more2 easy ways to teach reading at mealtime
teach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish I’ve been working with my friends from Whirlpool, sharing what we’re doing over here to teach our kids to do the …Read moreteach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish
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 …Read morelent ideas for kids and families
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 …Read moreturn your kids into grammar sharks: national grammar day
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 old, I …Read moreteach your kids how to do laundry: become wash warriors
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 …Read more10 must-read multicultural children’s books
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, …Read more25 ways to play with puzzles
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 …Read morehow every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day
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 …Read moresummarizing: at-home practice of a super-important reading skill
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 …Read moreadvanced learners: 8 ways to support them at home