the terrific task of teaching kids how to tell time
Teaching kids how to tell time is no easy task. But this little analog clock, printed on cardstock–with labeled, movable hands–has made …
printables
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 …
hello, school year! hello, teacher notes!
Whether school has already begun or if it’s right around the corner, Hello Teacher Notesare our new favorite way of making a connection with our …
how to make school supply shopping fun
Put them to work. That’s right. Put your kids to work, and school-supply shopping is a lot more fun.
It’s that time of year …
beach bingo– fun in the car and at the shore
Woo-hoo!
Nothing like spending a long weekend at the beach, especially when the trip only takes a few hours.
We didn’t even think for a second to …
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, …
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 …
literacy lava 5 is here!
WOW! Five issues of Literacy Lava, and every one is worth taking the time to print, read, and share!
I am incredibly honored to be among the …
take time to rhyme–4 fun ways to play with rhymes
Repost from an article I wrote for ABC & 123, on 5/03/10:
Whether you’re taking your kids to preschool, enjoying a walk, or just lazying …
labeling and learning, learning and labeling
For our making our rainy weekend a lot more bright, I’m extending big thanks to my awesome Aunt Pat. She’s a former Head Start and Pre-K …
what you need from your local yard sales
Yard sales, yard sales, yard sales!
We love yard sales. Here is everything that a parent with young children needs from his or her local yard sales, …
and there’s more–literacy lava 4!
Literacy Lava 4 is here!
The fourth issue of Literacy Lava, a digital magazine (in pdf format) is available for you to read, download and use, share …
indoor fun with kids– the round up!
Many of us are rolling onto week numero dos of being stranded in our homes with our kiddos, and in an attempt at keeping us all from going into …
no more troubling doubling
I’m really trying to get over my mental angst about math and set aside more secret–and fun!–math learning throughout the …
family photos + playing cards = three games!
I’ve been a woman possessed ever since I watched Maddy and Owen play Old Maid with my parents back in the fall. Such a simple game. And the …
literacy lava 3 is here!
Literacy Lava 3 is here!
And I am super-excited to be a contributor…
It’s another great issue, exploding with tips for parents about ways …
s- blends bingo time!
Blends are so tough for some kiddos to grasp, and my intention for working on s-blends with Owen was not to frustrate him; rather, I hoped to help him …
game plan: tutoring
It’s been ages since I mentioned ‘tutoring,’ and I feel horrible since so many people emailed me with questions. My apologies. . …
doing a little digraph shopping
Maddy had a half day of school today, so Owen, Maddy, and I had a chance to play some “before rest time” games just like the good ole …
action action 1, 2, 3 get kids moving, writing, thinking
Owen was nutty today.
I honestly think he had enough energy this afternoon to run a marathon. Except that it was raining. Again. And he and Cora were …