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summer learning eBook: 30+ free, fun learning ideas for summer
June 2, 2013 2 comments

summer learning eBook: 30+ free, fun learning ideas for summer

We’re thrilled to share that our third annual summertime learning eBook has hit the presses today! The fab parents and teachers of the we teach forum have submitted tons of ...

5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading
May 5, 2013 5 comments

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 in May.  Swim team ...

sea shell craft: simple, sea shell salt dough pretties
August 16, 2012 2 comments

sea shell craft: simple, sea shell salt dough pretties

Every time we go to the beach, we end up coming home with a boatload of shells. And why wouldn’t we?  It’s one of our favorite things to do at ...

hot summer day fun: crayon melts!
July 11, 2012 9 comments

hot summer day fun: crayon melts!

It’s been so incredibly hot here in Maryland, I’m sure you can fry an egg on the sidewalk. At least I’m guessing you can because it’s been upwards of 100 ...

chalk paint graffiti: a happy welcome home
July 5, 2012 3 comments

chalk paint graffiti: a happy welcome home

Last summer, Maddy came home from an overnight at her Aunt Mary’s house dancing and singing about how Aunt Mary taught her to use chalk. Knowing that Aunt Mary IS ...

summer fun cards: making the most of our summer
June 19, 2012 8 comments

summer fun cards: making the most of our summer

One of our most favorite parts of summer is making our Summer Fun Cards. We’ve made them for the past three years, and each year I’m thrilled that each year ...

everyday journals: creative, thoughtful daily activities for kids
June 13, 2012 20 comments

everyday journals: creative, thoughtful daily activities for kids

This week, we officially began our Smart Summer 2012, a summer filled with fun learning, focused and free days, and a whole lot of flexibility–everything I think families need if ...

smart summer calendar: fun, focused summer plan for ANY family
June 12, 2012 9 comments

smart summer calendar: fun, focused summer plan for ANY family

Hip, hip HOORAY! Summer’s finally officially here!  Woo00-hooo! My melancholy, revved-up, emotional kiddos finally seemed a little less anxious today.  Though Owen would not believe that he passed Kindergarten until ...

free summertime learning eBook: ways to make summer learning FUN!
June 1, 2012 3 comments

free summertime learning eBook: ways to make summer learning FUN!

Finally. . . it’s here! A free summertime learning eBook created by the amazingly talented members of we teach, packed with ways that any parent can make summer learning F-U-N! ...