Bring the National Civics Bee to your community
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school: preparation, events, and activities related to children and school
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Classroom organization and set-up can be incredibly stressful for teachers.Enter: The Teacher Wish …
super-duper deals on learning resources
Any time of the year is a good time to get kids’ brains moving and growing.
So when I find really awesome deals on learning resources, I must …
how every family can start the school year off right
Several years ago, I wrote about how to make the school year a smashing success, or. . . actually how to make the school year as successful as humanly …
the learning match: connecting families with educators
The Learning Match simply connects families with educators.
That’s it.
In this crazy, uncertain time we are all in, we all need help. …
tuition insurance: not even kidding–3 reasons you NEED it
It’s crazy, all of the things we need to think about as parents,
isn’t it? Healthcare, school community, family dynamics. Vaccinations, online
safety, …
5 fun back-to-school rituals for busy families
Friends.
There’s no denying it.
Back-to-school season is in full swing, so I thought I’d take a minute to share a few fun back-to-school …
Have outstanding student loan debt? Debt forgiveness is available to you.
Did you know that if you’re a teacher, the US Government offers programs that can lower your monthly payments and even provide a path for debt …
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 …
back-to-school deals at staples that families don’t want to miss
This past weekend, Maddy, Owen, Cora, and I did our annual Back-to-School Supply shopping extravaganza only at Staples.
But this year was a wee bit …
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 …
how to prepare your child for kindergarten — summertime prep
This time last summer, we were gearing up to send off my sweet boy to Kindergarten, and this year, it’s my baby’s turn.
Cora will walk …
how we are saving for our kids’ college and how you can, too
When Maddy was born, we received a lot of parenting advice.
She needs to sleep with you. . . . and She definitely shouldn’t sleep with …
yoga brain breaks: use fitflow to teach kids yoga moves from fit4Schools
I am a longtime fan of keeping our kids moving and grooving so that they feel better and do better.
And now that I’m back in the classroom, …
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 spread …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …