new ideas for halloween treats: alternatives to candy Halloween is traditionally a time for sweets, sweets, and more sweets, but who says kids must eat candy from dawn till dusk just because that’s …Read morenew ideas for halloween treats: alternatives to candy
teach kids to be smart, strong, and safe: the safety show Talking big topics with your kids is sometimes so hard. Especially if you’re as emotional a person as I am. But as our kids …Read moreteach kids to be smart, strong, and safe: the safety show
why i heart my neighborhood toy store (and you should too!) *sponsored* I am a longtime fan of the neighborhood toy store. In fact, I can honestly say that I honest-to-goodness totally heart my …Read morewhy i heart my neighborhood toy store (and you should too!) *sponsored*
5 great reasons to read words OUT of context The following guest post is written by Becky Spence of This Reading Mama. Becky is a busy homeschooling mama of four littles, and she constantly …Read more5 great reasons to read words OUT of context
math and writing: ten apples up on top The following guest post is written by Jackie Higgins, of Ready-Set-Read. Jackie is a great friend and longtime we teach …Read moremath and writing: ten apples up on top
5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke) We love chickens. We really do. We love backyard chickens. As in, we love them thanks to two hens who came to us from Rent a Coop here in the DC …Read more5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke)
put an end to hunger in america: get the whole family involved I’ve thought long and hard about how to get my family involved in helping to end hunger in America, knowing that all around us–in DC Metro …Read moreput an end to hunger in america: get the whole family involved
the rainbow loom: 5 reasons kids need it and parents love it We are loving–and I mean loving–the Rainbow Loom. We’re bracelet-making, ring-wearing, tiny-rubber-band …Read morethe rainbow loom: 5 reasons kids need it and parents love it
school RULES! super-silly lunchbox joke notes It has been such an amazing summer. I am desperately, terribly, incredibly sad to see it go. But here we are. Marching forward. At my …Read moreschool RULES! super-silly lunchbox joke notes
math, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises We’re close to the finish line here, and my heart is heavy. Though my own work is piling up by the second, the fun …Read moremath, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises
back-to-school shopping: the secret to keeping kids happy AND parents happy Back-to-School shopping can be crazy, stressful, and anxiety-producing for kids and parents alike. But there are a few things we can do to make …Read moreback-to-school shopping: the secret to keeping kids happy AND parents happy
independent learning, poetry and play: tabletop surprises The greatest thing about tabletop surprises is that they afford my kids the opportunity for some seriously fun independent …Read moreindependent learning, poetry and play: tabletop surprises
3 reasons all kids must see Disney’s Planes Our Owen was a Cars fan from the time he could crawl. He toddled around with McQueen and Mater in his chubby little hands, and when he turned …Read more3 reasons all kids must see Disney’s Planes
reading, reciting, and memorizing poems For our tabletop surprise today, we rocked some major poetry. Knowing that poetry reading is sometimes less intimidating …Read morereading, reciting, and memorizing poems
creative hands-on learning for kids: tabletop surprises Tabletop Surprises have been a saving grace for us this summer. Quick and easy learning on my kids’ own time. They’re …Read morecreative hands-on learning for kids: tabletop surprises
try someting new: fishing with kids Maybe every other family in the world has tried fishing, but ours has not. That is, until this week. Now? We’re like total fishermen. …Read moretry someting new: fishing with kids
math, literacy, and creative summer learning: tabletop surprises We’re week three into our tabletop surprises, and this week, we rocked some sneaky math, literacy, and creative thinking. The kids woke up to some …Read moremath, literacy, and creative summer learning: tabletop surprises
soap dough, soap molds, crazy cool fun with soap What happens when you put a bar of Ivory soap in the microwave? Really. Ivory soap. Plain ole sweet-smelling, plain-jane …Read moresoap dough, soap molds, crazy cool fun with soap
how to make the most of a day trip to museum, farm, or amusement park Now that our swim and dive seasons are officially over, it’s time for a few good family day trips. And our close proximity to Washington, DC, …Read morehow to make the most of a day trip to museum, farm, or amusement park
learn and play independently: tabletop surprises week 2 One rockin thing about tabletop surprises is that kids can learn and play independently. On their own time, when they’re …Read morelearn and play independently: tabletop surprises week 2