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 precious …
3-5 years
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 got …
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 …
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 free …
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 …
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 laptop, …
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 day of …
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 …
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 for …
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 …
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 …
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 many …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 it …
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 believe …
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, …
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 Kindergarten?
Does …