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
how to make an at-home writing center Writing centers are something that I first created for my kids years and years and years ago. Though the format has changed slightly (we no longer …Read morehow to make an at-home writing center
how to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home) I have always been on the hunt for ways to make learning fun and natural for my kids. Ways to make learning happen on the fly and in meaningful …Read morehow to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home)
swim ribbon garland: what to do with summer swim ribbons Originally published in August of 2014 but republished because we’re making these same swim ribbon garlands today! Our swim and dive season has …Read moreswim ribbon garland: what to do with summer swim ribbons
good shows for kids ages 8-12, by cora mascott It’s Cora’s turn up to bat, friends. Since Maddy and Owen have both been guest contributing this summer, you better believe that my …Read moregood shows for kids ages 8-12, by cora mascott
great books for 9 year olds, by maddy mascott I’ve said it before, but this is the summer I’m really leaning on Maddy, Owen, and Cora as my contributors. They are three of the …Read moregreat books for 9 year olds, by maddy mascott
everything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer It’s taken over 12 years. But it’s finally here. Finding Dory hits the theaters today, and we couldn’t be more …Read moreeverything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer
best books for family read-alouds Oh, friends. So many of you have asked for book lists that I’m going to make it a summer of book lists for you. Brace yourselves. One …Read morebest books for family read-alouds
creative writing and book creation app for kids You know I’m always on the hunt for ways to make screen time really count for my kids. I’m constantly trying to sift through all of the …Read morecreative writing and book creation app for kids
Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old Friends, it’s no secret that I have long been a fan of the great folks at Highlights for Children and the wonderful work they do. But now? …Read moreHighlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old
renewable energy: powering the planet | FREE virtual field trip and resources I absolutely am over-the-moon thrilled and dance-around-the-kitchen excited about this virtual field trip. I can hardly stand the wait. Maddy, my …Read morerenewable energy: powering the planet | FREE virtual field trip and resources
5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader I have been on a crazy roll lately, playing with video and new platforms and all that fun stuff. But you know that my true love lies right …Read more5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader
hear poems read by poets: 4 free, fab resources I’ve been chatting up poetry all month long, since April is National Poetry Month. I’ve hit you with a few ways to make poetry rock for …Read morehear poems read by poets: 4 free, fab resources
must-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys please note: This post is a bit more content-sensitive than others, and all links are affiliate links, which means that you can go right to Amazon to …Read moremust-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys
think aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader Thinking aloud sounds a little crazy, doesn’t it? Like the only people who would even think about thinking aloud might be a little …Read morethink aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader
reading tip 8: learn about authors Learning about authors gives kids a chance to make even deeper connections with books. It’s one thing to read about characters and conflict …Read morereading tip 8: learn about authors
why I was invited to the white house (and how you can go, too!) That’s right. I really did go to the White House two weeks ago, and I still can’t believe it. In fact, I think it’s taken me a …Read morewhy I was invited to the white house (and how you can go, too!)
reading tip 7: books & travel There are a few things I feel strongly about when it comes to reading: Books should be all over the house, not just stuck in one spot. Books …Read morereading tip 7: books & travel
reading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader I’m all about daily reading tips this month–tips for parents and caregivers about how they can raise kids who love …Read morereading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader
why book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds It is so hard to find time to sit down and read with your kids every, single night. Especially as they get older. When kids get older, sports …Read morewhy book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds