super-duper deals on learning resources Any time of the year is a good time to get kids’ brains moving and growing. So when I find really awesome deals on learning resources, I must …Read moresuper-duper deals on learning resources
how every family can start the school year off right Several years ago, I wrote about how to make the school year a smashing success, or. . . actually how to make the school year as successful as humanly …Read morehow every family can start the school year off right
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
neighborhood i-spy Let’s play a neighborhood I-Spy game! We’re all hanging out at home, so why not make a little game out of it? Let’s get those …Read moreneighborhood i-spy
lent for christian families: pray, fast, serve cards Though photos may not reflect this, the Lent Cards have been updated for the 2022 Lenten Season. I’ve wanted to create these Lent Cards for …Read morelent for christian families: pray, fast, serve cards
valentine’s day class party: 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes Here are 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes at the end of the Valentine’s Day class party. Keep these in your back pocket, and the …Read morevalentine’s day class party: 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes
holiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, and FREE These holiday notes may turn out to be one of your family’s most coveted and meaningful traditions! It’s so easy for our little ones (and …Read moreholiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, and FREE
5 fun back-to-school rituals for busy families Friends. There’s no denying it. Back-to-school season is in full swing, so I thought I’d take a minute to share a few fun …Read more5 fun back-to-school rituals for busy families
summer swim team: an absolute MUST for families Summer swim has been a staple for our family for the last six years. Ever since Maddy joined the pre-team the summer before Kindergarten, we’ve …Read moresummer swim team: an absolute MUST for families
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
lent for modern catholic kids | daily reflections and prayers Cards have been updated to reflect dates for the 2022 Lenten season. Enjoy! We’re one week into Lent this year, and I feel like we kind of …Read morelent for modern catholic kids | daily reflections and prayers
be nicer than necessary notes: lunchbox love to help us stop bickering We’re in a mad winter funk over here. A serious winter funk. Lots of snow days and delays grey skies and dreary days and indoor recess at …Read morebe nicer than necessary notes: lunchbox love to help us stop bickering
valentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0 For many years now I’ve been roped into being Room Parent for my kids’ classes, and though I do love the opportunity to meet other …Read morevalentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0
top 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens Over the years, many readers and friends have asked me the about the must-read books for kids. Every few weeks, I get asked the million dollar …Read moretop 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens
national youth science day: code your world kit giveaway Have you heard? You can celebrate National Youth Science Day all month long! HughesNet (America’s #1 provider of satellite Internet and a supporter …Read morenational youth science day: code your world kit giveaway
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
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
disney youth programs: YES you need to know about the youth education series This summer, I had the great opportunity to learn about Disney Youth Programs. Have you heard of Disney Youth Programs? Maybe you’ve …Read moredisney youth programs: YES you need to know about the youth education series
create summer sparks with everyday acts of kindness Sponsored by author T.A. Barron and the Spark Goodness Program. If you want my expert opinion, teaching our kids about the importance of being a …Read morecreate summer sparks with everyday acts of kindness
where to find inexpensive books for your kids I’m so thankful that my mom is always looking for inexpensive books for my kids. From the time my kids were born, she’s been on the …Read morewhere to find inexpensive books for your kids