support for struggling readers: audiobooks
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how to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
Because we are huge fans of family fondue nights, when I heard about Raclette, I knew I had to give it a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
new year’s interview: fun family tradition
It’s New Year’s Interview time! (I can hardly believe it!)
This year, we made some minor adjustments to our traditional New Year’s …
how to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know
School’s in full swing here, and if your house is anything like mine, getting kids to talk about their day is sometimes difficult.
I want to …
5 reasons to see ‘Gifted’ the movie and discussion guide for families #GiftedMovie
Last month, Cora and I were flown out to Los Angeles for a press junket for Gifted, the new movie starring Chris Evans (, Mckenna Grace, Octavia …
halloween mad lib: spooky fill-in story for halloween fun
I am always on the hunt for super fun Halloween activities for my kids.
From the time they were teeny, we played Hats, Cats, and Pumpkin Grid Games, …
how to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU
Who doesn’t want to be a blog star?
You’ve heard about blogging and want to get started on the right foot, wasting no time at all.
You love …
delaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators
Should I send my 5-year-old to Kindergarten, or should I wait a year?
What are the benefits of ‘redshirting’ my child for …
how to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home)
I have always been on the hunt for ways to make learning fun and natural for my kids.
Ways to make learning happen on the fly and in meaningful …
teacher appreciation–finger print note cards
Originally posted on May 6, 2010, this post has been getting so much traction on Pinterest lately, I thought it was worth …
minute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun
A Minute to Win It class party?
You bet.
We have been all about Minute to Win it this year after we rocked out a Minute to Win It Family Game Night a …
minute to win it games for kids and family
We’re always looking for cool activities to do with our children and our friends, and we’ve seriously found our fave.
Minute To Win It …
handmade gifts for the whole family
Friends.
You know I’ve been doing some work with Klutz lately, and it’s been a blast.
A few weeks ago, we held a twitter event filled …
best gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas
All year long we’re kind of preparing for this list, my friends–our holiday gift picks.
Except this year, with an 8, 10, and 11 year old …
best gifts for toddlers: must-have presents our little ones
Best gifts for kids and families, 2015.
The post that takes me literally all year long to write.
It’s the list of all lists, and it’s the …
it’s FINALLY here! Raising A Rock-Star Reader
Welcome to the world, little book.
I feel like I need cake and ice-cream and party hats and dancing.
Lots and lots of dancing.
Because today is the …
show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways
One thing I have come to realize, after years of teaching and tutoring, is that kids really don’t know how to study.
We may tell them to study …