photo books for kids and family: 15 best, coolest, most clever and creative I’m a hardcore fan of the photo book. Actually, I’m a fan of any book, but photo books have a special spot in my heart because I love to …Read morephoto books for kids and family: 15 best, coolest, most clever and creative
scratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun Every year the kids and I have a really fun time searching for cool Valentines to make for their class party Valentine exchange. We don’t go …Read morescratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun
fun dip valentines Judge me if you will, but I have finally given in to the pressure of Owen and Cora. I’ve held up for quite a while, though, and for that …Read morefun dip valentines
st. patrick’s day BRAIN TEASER scavenger hunt Even though our lives have changed quite a bit since I started this blog seven years ago, one thing has remained the same: we love to rock it out …Read morest. patrick’s day BRAIN TEASER scavenger hunt
STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens As a teacher and parent, I am always, always on the hunt for free, hands-on STEM activities for kids and teens. It’s always been my goal to …Read moreSTEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens
quick and easy flower wish boxes It’s amazing how easily you can create sweet and easy gifts sometimes when you have a bit of inspiration. Sometimes it’s a walk in the …Read morequick and easy flower wish boxes
how to make poetry ROCK for kids (start now — it’s national poetry month!) Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? It is. What does that even mean? It means that this month is all about celebrating …Read morehow to make poetry ROCK for kids (start now — it’s national poetry month!)
secret message valentines: homemade, candy-free, totally cool Longtime fans of the ole homemade Valentine, I’ve had to get a little more clever and crafty as the kids get older. But I still want them …Read moresecret message valentines: homemade, candy-free, totally cool
our favorite thanksgiving printables for BIG kids! This week is the big week for us–lots of travel, lots of family, lots of friends, and lots of food! Officially, the fun winter holiday season …Read moreour favorite thanksgiving printables for BIG kids!
halloween giving: how to BOO! your friends (on a budget) I’ve said it before–spooky Halloween is not my thing. So this weekend, when our family was officially BOO’ed for the first time, …Read morehalloween giving: how to BOO! your friends (on a budget)
join the #readchallenge and celebrate reading all month long March is the time to really celebrate reading, my friends! Especially this year, now that I’m back in the classroom, I have been eating, …Read morejoin the #readchallenge and celebrate reading all month long
top secret ‘happy day’ notes for the whole ‘hood Originally published September 1, 2010, but republished today because, well, friends, everyone could use a lift. Last week, we ran into a …Read moretop secret ‘happy day’ notes for the whole ‘hood
halloween mad lib: spooky fill-in story for halloween fun I am always on the hunt for super fun Halloween activities for my kids. From the time they were teeny, we played Hats, Cats, and Pumpkin Grid Games, …Read morehalloween mad lib: spooky fill-in story for halloween fun
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
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
teacher appreciation–finger print note cards Originally posted on May 6, 2010, this post has been getting so much traction on Pinterest lately, I thought it was …Read moreteacher appreciation–finger print note cards
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
what is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account? You guys. My kids have become obsessed — O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D — with musical.ly. And up until recently, only Maddy had an …Read morewhat is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account?
minute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun A Minute to Win It class party? You bet. We have been all about Minute to Win it this year after we rocked out a Minute to Win It Family Game Night …Read moreminute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun
minute to win it games for kids and family We’re always looking for cool activities to do with our children and our friends, and we’ve seriously found our fave. Minute To Win It …Read moreminute to win it games for kids and family