teach kids to give back: $250 volunteer grants for students
I am thrilled to be able to share with you some super ways to teach kids to give back to their communities.
WeAreTeachers has asked me to help …
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what can you do about gun control? start here.
Friends, it's time to stop talking and start doing.
No matter which political party you stand with, the gun violence in our country has gotten way …
support your students’ learning differences: micro-credentials for teachers
For classroom teachers, understanding your students' learning differences is important and worthwhile.
Think about it: if the adults in a child's …
what is a Kendama and why do your kids need one?
My son, Owen, has been pretty much obsessed with the Kendama for the past year.
And though I do stress that moderation is key for just about …
kingsmill resort for a girls’ weekend getaway (and 100 reasons you need a getaway too!)
Last weekend, I had the great opportunity to drop everything and head to Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia for a girls' weekend getaway with …
family volunteering on martin luther king, jr day
Four years ago was the very first year we volunteered as a family to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
But it will not be the …
the must-send email to teachers before holiday break (or after!)
Friends.
I know for a while, we've all been thinking about gifts and gatherings and getting our families ready for the holidays, and now we're all …
our visit to nintendo us headquarters: 5 cool surprises #nintendoamerica
We visited Nintendo US Headquarters in Seattle, Washington last week.
Nintendo. Headquarters.
Nintendo HQ.
You guys, it was …
Highlights State of the Kid Report 2017 #WorldKindnessDay
Have you heard of the Highlights State of the Kid Report?
You can find the 2017 State of the Kid Report on the Highlights for Children …
strategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family
Originally published on Dec 15, 2012 in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School but republished today because it's a message many …
fun fact lunchbox notes!
This New For Us Friday we're sharing a new-f0r-us lunchbox note--fun fact lunchbox notes! LOVE these!!
A few weeks ago, Maddy, Owen, and Cora were …
walmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy
I'm a sucker for anything that makes my busy life easier.
So when I was asked to try Walmart's new Grocery Pick-up service, you better believe I …
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 know …
25 days of kindness, 25 ways to be kind to others
With school back in session, emotions are high over here.
While many students are super excited to meet the new teacher, to see old classmates, and …
positive classroom experience for all: Staples + Lady Gaga = Staples for Students
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the role of kindness in the classroom.
And when I was approached by the good people at Staples about the …
say NO to teen smoking: Right Decisions, Right Now
When I was asked by the good people at Right Decisions, Right Now and We Are Teachers to share information about teens and smoking with my readers, I …
make summer learning ROCK with free bookmarks and Summer Brain Quest
Oh, friends.
You know that I am obsessed with continuing the learning for my kids over the summer, right?
Every, single spring I do a little …
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 …
smart ways to keep kids healthy–in school and at home with fit4Schools
When I was asked by the great folks at WeAreTeachers to take a minute to check out fit4Schools, I was thrilled.
But I was …
what I told my children the day after the election
Today's weather--rainy, grey, and cloudy mirrors the way that many of us are feeling the day after the 2016 election.
What do we tell our kids …