neighborhood i-spy
Let’s play a neighborhood I-Spy game!
We’re all hanging out at home, so why not make a little game out of it?
Let’s get those …
how our first week of homeschooling REALLY went
Week One of School at Home is officially in the books.
Kids have been here, all up in my “office”, every day this week. They saw …
everything free and awesome online to do while kids are home: classes, crafts, virtual tours and more
Here’s everything free and awesome online to to while kids are home from school thanks to the Coronavirus Outbreak.
I’m talking FREE …
get kids to cook: weekly meal plan sheet
Kids are all home from school for who knows how long, so let’s get kids to cook this week, friends.
It’s a perfect time to get kids in …
homeschooling schedule during coronavirus school closings
Here is our official homeschooling schedule during the current Coronavirus school closings. School at home. Here we go!
Since we are in an official …
free hand washing posters: coronavirus 2020
We may have three ‘big kids’ in our house, but we all still need reminders to wash our hands, especially during the 2020 Coronavirus …
building relationships with students and colleagues: 6 secrets to success
I’m thrilled to be partnering with Advancement Courses, a leader in K-12 professional development with over 240 online courses in 20 different …
lent for christian families: pray, fast, serve cards
Though photos may not reflect this, the Lent Cards have been updated for the 2022 Lenten Season.
I’ve wanted to create these Lent Cards for …
Building Relationships: Advancement Courses teACh Team 2020
I’m thrilled to be partnering with Advancement Courses, a leader in K-12 professional development with over 240 online courses in 20 different …
Online PD for teachers: Advancement Courses
This year, I’m thrilled to be partnering with Advancement Courses, courses designed to be more engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable– with …
valentine’s day class party: 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes
Here are 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes at the end of the Valentine’s Day class party. Keep these in your back pocket, and the …
scratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun
Every year the kids and I have a really fun time searching for cool Valentines to make for their class party Valentine exchange.
We don’t go …
fun dip valentines
Judge me if you will, but I have finally given in to the pressure of Owen and Cora.
I’ve held up for quite a while, though, and for that …
new year’s eve bingo bonanza
Every New Year’s Eve that we join forces with a few other families, we make Bingo our go-to game for the kids.
And the kids—and parents–love …
the polar express night: a holiday family tradition
The Polar Express is more than a book for some people. It’s a holiday family tradition that has become an eagerly-anticipated December …
5 books for the middle school gamers in your life
I’ve found five books for the middle school gamers in your life.
Have a middle schooler (or high schooler) who just can’t seem to tear …
raise a reader gift idea
This is the must-have gift for anyone who wants to raise a reader.
THE gift for new parents who want to raise a reader.
THE gift for …
holiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, and FREE
These holiday notes may turn out to be one of your family’s most coveted and meaningful traditions!
It’s so easy for our little ones (and …
gifts that give back: ideas for kids and family #givingtuesday
Did you know that today is Giving Tuesday?
It’s a really simple concept: give.
Any way you are able, to anyone. Give.
The concept of giving is …
5 ways parents can show thanks for teachers and schools
Between Election Day, parent-teacher conferences, and field trips, it always seems like things get nutty in November.
The novelty of the new year has …