As a longtime friend of PAL, Pets Add Life, I'm happy to share … [Read more...]
teaching left handed kids to write: grasp, stages, positioning
The following guest post is written by Christie Kiley. Christie has the job … [Read more...]
getting kids to stop, observe and write
Our Everyday Journal cards have proven to be a really incredible—and sneaky—way of getting the kids … [Read more...]
chalk paint graffiti: a happy welcome home
Last summer, Maddy came home from an overnight at her Aunt Mary's house dancing and singing about … [Read more...]
creative writing for kids: photo conversations
Getting kids to write--especially in the summertime--is not an easy task. Granted, for some … [Read more...]
everyday journals: creative, thoughtful daily activities for kids
This week, we officially began our Smart Summer 2012, a summer filled with fun learning, focused and … [Read more...]
learning with pet poetry (& fun giveaway!)
We love our pooch, we really do. Sure, sometimes I say things to him that I wish I didn't. No, … [Read more...]
best of teach mama countdown: #2 — spelling words
Yay! We're getting down to the wire with this teach mama top 10 all-time best countdown! This … [Read more...]
best of teach mama countdown: #5 — letters b and d
I love it when I find a resource that really, truly helps my kids. And PBS has provided me with … [Read more...]
magazine activities: creative, crafty, sneaky-learning fun
We are huge magazine fans over here. We love finding them in the mailbox, reading them, playing … [Read more...]
meeting new teachers: hello, teacher notes!
Today we spent a few minutes doing one of our favorite back-to-school activities--one that gives my … [Read more...]
