learn with HOMER: best app for kids There are so many early learning apps and computer games and platforms for kids, but which one is the best? Which one is worth your child’s …Read morelearn with HOMER: best app for kids
YouTube dances for kids: fun indoor moving and grooving to get the wiggles out We just got another boatload of snow, so on Sunday morning, when we were snowed in and couldn’t even get out of our house to make it to mass, we …Read moreYouTube dances for kids: fun indoor moving and grooving to get the wiggles out
new year’s eve bingo bonanza Every New Year’s Eve that we join forces with a few other families, we make Bingo our go-to game for the kids. And the kids—and parents–love …Read morenew year’s eve bingo bonanza
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 …Read moreroom parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!)
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 …Read morehello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers
unplug to play and learn: 4 quick and easy ideas Guess what? It’s time to have our kids unplug. Yep. Right now. Right this very minute. Turn off the television, the tablet, the phone, the …Read moreunplug to play and learn: 4 quick and easy ideas
last minute Valentine ideas for busy families We’re in the home stretch for Valentine’s Day, so I wanted to hit you with a few ideas that you could use today or tomorrow to make this …Read morelast minute Valentine ideas for busy families
black history month: resources for kids and families We often talk about race in our home, but lately my kids have become more and more curious about the struggles that many so many groups have …Read moreblack history month: resources for kids and families
books about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers How can you start to spread a little kindness now? At your home? With your kids? In your community? I’ve got a few great books about kindness …Read morebooks about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers
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 …Read morefamily volunteering on martin luther king, jr day
rainbow words: free sight word printable Learning sight words is one of the most important things that our kids can do as they become readers. However, learning sight words can also be one …Read morerainbow words: free sight word printable
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 …Read morestrategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family
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 …Read moremake summer learning ROCK with free bookmarks and Summer Brain Quest
alphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match Originally published on April 2, 2013, but republished today because it totally rocks. Kids need to learn the letters of the alphabet. And even if …Read morealphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match
must-have books for easter baskets Easter means egg hunts, candy, and plastic grass in bright baskets, right? Well what if you want to use this holiday as a time to sneak in a little …Read moremust-have books for easter baskets
national fire prevention week: sparky’s firehouse game for kids No matter the age of your children, my friends, we’ve got to talk to them about tough topics. Age-appropriate, of course, but you get what I …Read morenational fire prevention week: sparky’s firehouse game for kids
to correct or not to correct when kids make reading mistakes Okay, friends. To correct or not to correct your child’s reading: that is the question. So many people have asked me about this, so I made …Read moreto correct or not to correct when kids make reading mistakes
back to school tips and tricks: make this year ROCK #backtoschool #schoolsuccess Re-running this post today because it’s timely and packed with tips. Enjoy! School’s in full swing here, and I cannot …Read moreback to school tips and tricks: make this year ROCK #backtoschool #schoolsuccess
celebrate multicultural children’s books! (BIG book bundle giveaway!) It’s time for the 2nd Annual Multicultural Children’s Book Giveaway and KidLit TV is teaming up with Pragmatic Mom, Jump into a Book, Franticmommy, …Read morecelebrate multicultural children’s books! (BIG book bundle giveaway!)
delaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators Should I send my 5-year-old to Kindergarten, or should I wait a year? What are the benefits of ‘redshirting’ my child for …Read moredelaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators