A few weeks ago, I took the kids to Pennsylvania for the weekend--another solo trip and one I've … [Read more...]
best of teach mama countdown: #2 — spelling words
Yay! We're getting down to the wire with this teach mama top 10 all-time best countdown! This … [Read more...]
best of teach mama countdown: #5 — letters b and d
I love it when I find a resource that really, truly helps my kids. And PBS has provided me with … [Read more...]
mom’s homeroom: ideas, advice, videos, crazy-cool blogs
I am over the moon to share some exciting news: I've been working with MSN and Frosted Mini-Wheats … [Read more...]
trying tapas: rockville restaurant week (& giveaway!)
For the last few days, Cora and I have read Susan Middleton Elya's Bebé Goes Shopping more times … [Read more...]
new for us friday: dinosaur train –the movie!
We've done a whole lot of new-for-us things this summer, but with the excitement of our Smart Summer … [Read more...]
wolf trap’s theater in the woods
This week's Smart Summer Challenge week has a Forest Friendly focus, so it's a perfect opportunity … [Read more...]
quick trick: fast-finger challenges with play-doh
Like so many families, we love Play-Doh over here. And whether it's the real-deal, … [Read more...]
new for us friday: Tangled Tag Book and Explorer Game (& giveaways!)
Thank you to all who entered. This giveaway closed 2/25/11; the winners were chosen via random.org … [Read more...]
target’s read with me (with iPad and children’s books giveaway!)
Many thanks for the enthusiastic response to this giveaway. The contest is now closed, and … [Read more...]
just 1 book: author guest post–tara mcclintick (and book giveaway)
I'm so excited to share an especially interesting just 1 book guest post by a fellow educator and … [Read more...]