teach mama’s holiday gift guide for kids and family Okay, this New For Us Friday is totally new for me–my first gift guide ever. And it includes …Read moreteach mama’s holiday gift guide for kids and family
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 author, Tara McClintick. Tara shares the …Read morejust 1 book: author guest post–tara mcclintick (and book giveaway)
our 2010 advent activity calendar! It was such a hit with Maddy, Owen, and Cora that I had to do it again this year. So here it is–our 2010 Advent Activity Calendar–the …Read moreour 2010 advent activity calendar!
playing turkey feathers: matching beginning sounds Today I brought out one of my old Words Their Way favorites–Turkey Feathers. It’s a really simple game that I used with students to …Read moreplaying turkey feathers: matching beginning sounds
our thankful tree: beautiful, simple for thanksgiving Maddy, Owen, and Cora have already started with a case of the ‘galloping greedy gimmies’ a la Berenstain Bears thanks to the 800 million …Read moreour thankful tree: beautiful, simple for thanksgiving
new for us friday: ‘take the cake’ game (and giveaway!) I wanted to jump for joy when my friends at Gamewright sent us Take The Cake, a perfect game for younger ones. We’ve been playing it for three …Read morenew for us friday: ‘take the cake’ game (and giveaway!)
playing with candy: candy experiments (part one) With three overly-tired kids and three pumpkins full of Halloween candy, I knew that I had to be extra creative if I wanted Maddy, Owen, …Read moreplaying with candy: candy experiments (part one)
super easy, super spooky halloween treats Woo-hoo! It’s the busy few days before Halloween, and as I’ve said before, I’m more a fan of tricky and treaty than I am of scary …Read moresuper easy, super spooky halloween treats
new for us friday: when talking to kids about cancer This New For Us Friday I’m sharing a little something new to me and a little something new for all of the Yahoo! Mother Board Members: Yahoo! …Read morenew for us friday: when talking to kids about cancer
halloween tricks and treats (& boo at the zoo giveaway!) Not being a fan of scary movies–or being startled, scared, or frightened–in the least bit, Halloween is not at all one of my favorite …Read morehalloween tricks and treats (& boo at the zoo giveaway!)
new for us friday: homemade dog treats! I’ve been trying really, really hard lately to play Cesar Milan when dealing with Brady and not be a frustrated, cranky owner of an 8-month old …Read morenew for us friday: homemade dog treats!
digraphs and blends: search, find, and rhyme game It’s no secret that digraphs and blends are tough for some kiddos to enunciate and hear. These tricky, unique sounds are difficult for little …Read moredigraphs and blends: search, find, and rhyme game
kohl what? kohlrabi. seriously. Our first-ever experience with our local CSA has been so exciting for us this summer. It’s really provided our family with a ton of new-for-us …Read morekohl what? kohlrabi. seriously.
perfectly perfect pool party cupcakes My sweet boy turned five this week, so we celebrated with a handful of his close pals at our favorite summer hangout–the pool.His only request …Read moreperfectly perfect pool party cupcakes
we’re in family fun magazine! Can you find us? Well, it’s only two of us–not all of us.And yes, the kids are in mid-chewy-bite, and Owen really is wearing a green shirt …Read morewe’re in family fun magazine!
math in the kitchen with veggie kabob patterns This summer, I’ve tried to be more math mindful, since (I’ll say time and time again) it just doesn’t come naturally to me. So what …Read moremath in the kitchen with veggie kabob patterns
ringin’ in the 4th with sparkle pens and flag treats This year we didn’t ring in the 4th with our annual July 4th party, and that’s okay. Baby showers, weddings, beach trips, and day …Read moreringin’ in the 4th with sparkle pens and flag treats
new for us friday: kid-friendly beets Kid-friendly beets? I think. Maybe.I’ve searched and searched and believe I’ve found the most kid-friendly beet recipe around.Actually, …Read morenew for us friday: kid-friendly beets
father’s day ticket book Okay, so with our Relay for Life last weekend and our abrupt move from school to our summer pre-team schedule, I admit, I’m a bit behind the …Read morefather’s day ticket book
summertime fun cards–cool ways to fill hot days Today was not the day we expected.As Maddy’s last official day of Kindergarten, our plan was to celebrate! Have fun! Relax! Hang out poolside …Read moresummertime fun cards–cool ways to fill hot days