pizza! pizza! pizza!
Today we had a super fun morning planned. It was finally the morning of our monthly “tour of one of our awesome local businesses” and it …
we need some balance here
We love the Balanced Literacy Framework. It is the type of Language Arts program we hope and pray that our children experience once they get to …
simple valentines, super songs
With preschool Valentine’s Day parties fast approaching, we continued work on our homemade cards for our friends and family today. I have …
buggy monday–counting legs
Today was a very unusual Monday for us; Brent was home in bed all day after a long night, losing his battle with the stomach bug, Owen was home from …
left, center, right!
Okay, I’m coming clean: I really don’t know my left from my right. I honestly don’t. When my husband asks which way he has to turn …
signs, signs, everywhere are signs
On our route to and from preschool, we run into some really great signs along the way. We pass by at least six BUMP signs, eight STOP signs, and about …
trying to keep smiling: quick trick, days
Here’s another idea I totally snagged and adapted from someone else, but this simple trick has saved me quite possibly the equivalent of years …
a, 4, B, 1, Y, L, v: Sorting it ALL out!
Today we all seemed to be cranky; poor sleeping, new teeth coming in, bellyaches, too little snow, wanting more Hershey’s Kisses–whatever …
S.T.A.M.P. D.A.Y.
At a garage sale years ago, I paid a woman $5 for what seemed like every single stamp that had ever been made; she was moving, was tired of stamping, …
why maybe, just maybe, you might consider blogging. . .
Please forgive my diversion. . .
I’m a rookie blogger. I’m a rookie blogger, and I’m totally proud of it.
I’m new to the …
1, 2, 3. . . number boxes!
Numbers, numbers, numbers. I’m not a math person–it’s just not how I’m wired–so I constantly have to remind myself to …
who is teach mama?
A Reading Specialist and High School English Teacher, Amy is married to an amazing man and is raising three of the most awesome kids in America.
She …
today we built an A. . .and a B. . .and a C. . .
We broke open a new toy today, one given to us for Christmas, and it is a definite keeper. It’s simple, well-made, and I wish, wish, wish that …
my favorite online stops
Here are some of my favorite sites.
Share and enjoy, and if you think I missed one, drop me a line. I’d be more than happy to add to the list; …
valentine’s day hearts & big, pig, FIG!
Snow! Snow! Snow! Today was our first official Snow Day of the year, so our house was abuzz with energy! Mom was home! Woo-hoo! (But what’s …
muffin madness & sound sorting
Just from the way that things worked out today, I had some chunks of quiet time with each Maddy, Owen, and Cora. As much as I love watching my …
beads, beads, and more beads!
Often when it’s rainy outside, we try to cheer ourselves up by having a lunchtime “Rainy Day Picnic” on our living room floor. …
