valentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0 For many years now I’ve been roped into being Room Parent for my kids’ classes, and though I do love the opportunity to meet other …Read morevalentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0
the kid who would be king: review & free printables Looking for a fun family movie this weekend? We found a great one for you: The Kid Who Would Be King. And I’ve got some cool printable quotes …Read morethe kid who would be king: review & free printables
valentine’s day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes! I love any reason to get kids reading–that’s no secret. And I love a good joke. That’s really no secret, either. So I made these …Read morevalentine’s day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes!
from a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope: #NationAtHope For the last two years, I’ve been a member of the Aspen Institute’s Parent Panel for the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and …Read morefrom a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope: #NationAtHope
thank you delivery people: free printable for families This time of the year is insane. We’re moving so quickly, our to-do lists are nuts, and often we’re totally forgetting to breathe. At …Read morethank you delivery people: free printable for families
top 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens Over the years, many readers and friends have asked me the about the must-read books for kids. Every few weeks, I get asked the million dollar …Read moretop 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens
national youth science day: code your world kit giveaway Have you heard? You can celebrate National Youth Science Day all month long! HughesNet (America’s #1 provider of satellite Internet and a supporter of …Read morenational youth science day: code your world kit giveaway
Have outstanding student loan debt? Debt forgiveness is available to you. Did you know that if you’re a teacher, the US Government offers programs that can lower your monthly payments and even provide a path for debt …Read moreHave outstanding student loan debt? Debt forgiveness is available to you.
STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens As a teacher and parent, I am always, always on the hunt for free, hands-on STEM activities for kids and teens. It’s always been my goal to …Read moreSTEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens
room parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!) So, you’re a room parent this year, huh? Whether you’ve been roped into it or whether you chose to take on this important role on your own …Read moreroom parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!)
back-to-school deals at staples that families don’t want to miss This past weekend, Maddy, Owen, Cora, and I did our annual Back-to-School Supply shopping extravaganza only at Staples. But this year was a wee bit …Read moreback-to-school deals at staples that families don’t want to miss
hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers Hello Teacher Notes are a quick and easy way to make back-to-school a tiny bit less stressful. This is another one of our fave back-to-school …Read morehello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers
back-to-school eye exams: get kids ready for the school year This post was written as part of a partnership with MyEyeDr. Did you know that kids should have their eyes examined each year before school …Read moreback-to-school eye exams: get kids ready for the school year
beach learning: hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, ghost crabs, sand crabs & more The beach can be difficult vacation for families with young children, there’s no doubt about it. Beyond even getting there–the packing, …Read morebeach learning: hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, ghost crabs, sand crabs & more
what you need to know: disney’s performing arts programs In the whole world, Disney is one of the largest employers for those in the performing arts. With all of the the Disney platforms–the resorts, …Read morewhat you need to know: disney’s performing arts programs
disney youth programs: YES you need to know about the youth education series This summer, I had the great opportunity to learn about Disney Youth Programs. Have you heard of Disney Youth Programs? Maybe you’ve seen those …Read moredisney youth programs: YES you need to know about the youth education series
how to prepare your child for kindergarten — summertime prep This time last summer, we were gearing up to send off my sweet boy to Kindergarten, and this year, it’s my baby’s turn. Cora will walk …Read morehow to prepare your child for kindergarten — summertime prep
create summer sparks with everyday acts of kindness Sponsored by author T.A. Barron and the Spark Goodness Program. If you want my expert opinion, teaching our kids about the importance of being a …Read morecreate summer sparks with everyday acts of kindness
how to teach kids the ABCs: 5 fun ways Let’s face it: the letters of the alphabet are the building blocks of the English language. They are. The ABCs are among the most important …Read morehow to teach kids the ABCs: 5 fun ways
where to find inexpensive books for your kids I’m so thankful that my mom is always looking for inexpensive books for my kids. From the time my kids were born, she’s been on the hunt …Read morewhere to find inexpensive books for your kids