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    • science experiments for kids
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neighborhood i-spy

Let's play a neighborhood I-Spy game! We're all hanging out at home, so why not make a little game out of it? Let's get those kiddos out and …
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backyard painting–with nature

Originally published June 16, 2011, I stumbled upon this post today, and it was a good reminder to slow down. No matter your child's age.  We have …
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olympic torch game

olympic torch game for kids

Have you been busy keeping up with the Olympics? Sure, they have only just begun, but if your kids are anything like mine, they've been hit with the …
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learning in the every day: classic, creative play

As much as I am an advocate of parents being teachers for their children and helping their kiddos to build a solid foundation for learning waaaay …
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outdoor play: good for everyone’s mind, body, and soul

Thanks to Walgreens for underwriting this post. I was paid as a member of the Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all mine. Visit …
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learning about the moon: phases, facts, flipbook, cookies

We celebrated the moon today, in little ways that kept Maddy, Owen, and Cora interested after lunch and before the rest of our day. Thanks to some …
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smart summer challenge fun learning ideas: week 6

It’s week #6 of our Smart Summer Learning Challenge, and it's our biggest and baddest week of the campaign! We've got prizes galore this week, and …
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ice experiments: quick, easy (and on our driveway)

Lots has been going on over here this week, but the most exciting news has been the break in the heat. Finally we're able to get out and enjoy the …
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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 to write about the time we spent at Wolf Trap's …
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smart summer challenge fun learning ideas: week 4

It’s almost week #4 of our Smart Summer Learning Challenge–the campaign we’ve created to let all parents know the important–and totally fun–role they …
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backyard science: our very own baby house wrens

We have fallen hard over here for four sweet, tiny babies--four chirping, tweeting, insect-eating, feathered friends--little house wrens. Their mom …
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outside fun: park explorer playkits

Today you can find me on PBS Parents sharing an absolutely awesome, incredibly fun outdoor activity: Park Explorer Playkits. Park Explorer Playkits …
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smart summer challenge fun learning ideas: week 3

It’s almost week #3 of our Smart Summer Learning Challenge–the campaign we’ve created to let all parents know the important–and totally fun–role they …
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smart summer challenge fun learning ideas: week 2

It's almost week #2 of our Smart Summer Learning Challenge--the campaign we've created to let all parents know the important--and totally fun--role …
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summertime fun cards 2.0: making the most of our summer

It's been busy here this week, our first official week of summer, with me heading out of town for Type-A Parent Conference and my husband getting his …
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summertime learning eBook: free and filled with fun ideas!

I am beyond excited to share the news of a project that's been consuming my life for the last two weeks (hence, the few blog posts over here. . . …
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pet rocks, rocks for pets

I can hardly look at these pet rocks without cracking up. One sunny day last week, Maddy, Owen, and Cora had a blast creating pets out of a bunch of …
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new for us friday: wolf trap (and ticket giveaway!)

This week's New For Us Friday involved a little travel, a lot of sun, a picnic, and a show that got us movin' and grovin' all in the name of dinos. …
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celebrating earth day, sneaking in some learning

It's Earth Week! What a perfect platform for celebrating the outdoors and for practicing new ways of being kinder to Mother Nature? We are trying over …
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boot camp and backyard learning

Today, I will be enjoying a day away at Baltimore Bloggy Boot Camp, learning a bit about SEO, PR, and Social Media while meeting some new local …
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UMD Women’s Basketball ROCKS!! ❤️💛🖤🏀

We absolutely love watching you play, @terpswbb !

We love watching you perform, @marylandcheer !

And @mightysoundofmd we love your music and your hilarious signs! 😬😳

See you in Greenville! 

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Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day!

Are you ready? 

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This is how we use the St. Patrick’s Day Brain Teaser Scavenger Hunt! 🍀

Super easy—and makes kids work a little for their golden chocolates! 😉

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and then there were six
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thank you @thewoobles for giving my mind, heart, and hands something fun to do during a really challenging few months. 

#crochet #thewoobles #brainbreak #teachersanitysaver #shescrafty
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With great sadness, I'm writing to share that my brother-in-law, Jeff Mascott passed away from pancreatic cancer earlier this week--at home, surrounded by family and friends. 

The family is very grateful for the community's immeasurable help, encouragement, and prayers over the past several months since Jeff's diagnosis. 

Jeff's obituary will run this weekend in the Post: 
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Flowers and a basket of @traderjoes faves are salve for a tired and weepy soul. 🌷

Thankful for great, longtime friends 💚💛💚💛

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Almost 30 years of friendship!! I love these smart, beautiful, strong and creative women who walked with me through my early days of teaching. 

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Thank you, Wilde Lake High School, for bringing us together way back when. 

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Missed you, jigofjoy 💛💚

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Today marks the 4th time in 3 weeks that I have had to hang new Kindness Reminders Tear-off Sheets! 

Makes my heart 🥰!! 

Some kids come by every day and give one to a new person. Others take a bunch for the week. One 2nd grade girl comes by evey morning to tell me who she gave hers to the day before. 

Every little bit helps, friend. And every interaction matters!

#kindnessrocks #adoormadeforme #teachersofinstagram #makeadifference
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Best crew for one of the best @terpswbb games we’ve seen all season! 

And of course super job by @marylandcheer and @mightysoundofmd too! 

#terpswbb #terpsbasketball #familyfun #marylandcheer

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