how to teach the easter story to kids: resurrection rolls The Easter story is a hard one to wrap your head around. No matter your age, it’s a bit confusing and complicated. And scary and sad and …Read morehow to teach the easter story to kids: resurrection rolls
alphabet and reading on the road The kids and I spent the weekend in Pennsylvania, showering my baby sister and her husband with love for their soon-to-be baby boy. Though we …Read morealphabet and reading on the road
our fave programming for 6-9 year olds We are big into managing our kids’ screen time over here, and that’s no secret. Though we truly value all they can learn with the help …Read moreour fave programming for 6-9 year olds
susan neibur: we celebrate you Susan, My dear friend. We miss you. And we celebrate you, my friend. Every day. Though we miss your sweet face. We celebrate your amazing, …Read moresusan neibur: we celebrate you
PBS LearningMedia: fab, free resources for teaching learning This Wednesday, I’m thrilled to celebrate a site rich with resources for teaching and learning. I’m thrilled to have a chance to hang out …Read morePBS LearningMedia: fab, free resources for teaching learning
LEGO love: even for families on the go We’re huge LEGO® fans over here, lovers of the shapes, the colors, the sets, and the figures. For years now, LEGOs® have been a staple for …Read moreLEGO love: even for families on the go
how to make silent reading more meaningful Silent reading can–and should–be a meaningful, rich, awesome experience for kids. And parents can–and should–be able to …Read morehow to make silent reading more meaningful
iPad apps: best apps for teaching, learning and fun Here it is–the long-awaited post that I promised months ago: iPad apps for teaching, learning, and fun. But what better day to share it than …Read moreiPad apps: best apps for teaching, learning and fun
sweet homemade santa cookie tray We’ve been all about getting crafty with wooden trays around here lately, so while Maddy, Owen, and Cora worked on their Thank You Trays, I …Read moresweet homemade santa cookie tray
5 parenting tricks for the busy holiday season I know I need all the parenting tricks I can carry any day of the week, let alone during the busy holiday season. Though I’m not proud to …Read more5 parenting tricks for the busy holiday season
#blog4cause: be inspired by the generosity of others We’re so pleased with the results of the #blog4cause campaign, and we’re only on week three. At this point, we have talked with, tweeted …Read more#blog4cause: be inspired by the generosity of others
pretzel patterns: learning during snacktime It’s been crazy over here for the past few weeks, with nutty, awful weather, with colds and stomach bugs, lots of late meetings, and lots of …Read morepretzel patterns: learning during snacktime
#blog4cause: family giving ideas, week 1 Welcome to #blog4cause: * November & December 2012 * We’re one week into our #blog4cause, and it’s clear through the ideas already …Read more#blog4cause: family giving ideas, week 1
teach your children about giving this holiday: #blog4cause Welcome to #blog4cause 2012! * November & December 2012 * Inspiring speakers and a little conversation between creative minds at EVO Conference …Read moreteach your children about giving this holiday: #blog4cause
water bead free play: relaxing, soothing, & so totally worth it During the school year, my kids are tired. Their days are long, the nights are short, and quite frankly, they’re just tired. Add an …Read morewater bead free play: relaxing, soothing, & so totally worth it
keeping families safe while driving: safely go Though our number one priority as parents is to keep our kids safe–all of the time–it boggles my mind the number of people I see looking …Read morekeeping families safe while driving: safely go
develop strong reading skills early: skimming vs reading I realized something recently that I should have noticed way before now. Actually, I had an idea about it, but I wasn’t really for sure for …Read moredevelop strong reading skills early: skimming vs reading
how to raise kids who love math I was absolutely floored at how many emails I received after I posted the article about what to do when kids hate reading last week. Blown-away. …Read morehow to raise kids who love math
geocaching: what it is & why we’re hooked Right now, we’re 2 for 6. That’s right–2/6. 2:6? And today we totally thought we had one, but we didn’t. We’ll masters by …Read moregeocaching: what it is & why we’re hooked
target supports education: grants & programs that ROCK (+ giveaway!) We all love Target. That’s nothing new, right? The sales rock. The clothes for kids–and adults!–rock. The Dollar Bins rock. …Read moretarget supports education: grants & programs that ROCK (+ giveaway!)