birdwatching math puzzles: super challenging and tricky This summer as we usually do, I’m trying each week to include some new and exciting math fun. In the form of puzzles or chocolate challenges or …Read morebirdwatching math puzzles: super challenging and tricky
need something fun and unplugged for kids? Friends. We’re rocking and rolling this summer. We’re doing just about everything we can to keep ourselves smiling and sane in between 50 …Read moreneed something fun and unplugged for kids?
get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer. Because here in the DC Metro area, it’s …Read moreget kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
how to play bunco with FAMILIES On an off for years now, we’ve played Bunco with our family. At family gatherings, after the little ones had gone to bed, the adults rocked out …Read morehow to play bunco with FAMILIES
best bunco game night snack ideas I lied when I said that the best thing about Bunco was that it was an easy game to play while catching up with friends. Really. I …Read morebest bunco game night snack ideas
how to play bunco: super fun gno (girls’ night out) This month has been dedicated to spending time with friends–cultivating old friendships, spending time with current …Read morehow to play bunco: super fun gno (girls’ night out)
belgian mussels with kids: a cultural adventure at home & trip of a lifetime We are so lucky now that our kids can literally have the world at their fingertips. With technology today and well-designed …Read morebelgian mussels with kids: a cultural adventure at home & trip of a lifetime
valentine’s day class party ideas: cool activities to get kids moving and creating Let’s face it: classroom parties are difficult to throw. Scratch that. Class parties easy to throw but difficult to …Read morevalentine’s day class party ideas: cool activities to get kids moving and creating
valentine’s day heart bingo This is so funny–I created this bingo game ages and ages ago but never really shared it. So? Here it is: Valentine’s Day Heart …Read morevalentine’s day heart bingo
new years eve guess the word game Much like our Christmas Guess the Word Game, the New Year’s Eve Guess the Word Game totally rocks. Okay. There you have it. Plain and …Read morenew years eve guess the word game
christmas guess the word game My kids are basically a captive audience at breakfast, and they have been for a long, long time. Whether they’re staring at the cereal …Read morechristmas guess the word game
quandary: video game for improving decision-making skills I’m always on the hunt for worthwhile ways to sneak in some fun and learning into my kids’ days. And though I’m super …Read morequandary: video game for improving decision-making skills
halloween printable board games for kids Need two quickie Halloween games for your kids? Maybe for a Halloween class party or for some after school fun? Want to up the fun …Read morehalloween printable board games for kids
halloween party ideas for kids and classrooms I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: we shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to Halloween class …Read morehalloween party ideas for kids and classrooms
pumpkin match game This game was surprisingly more difficult than I expected it would be for my 10, 9, and 7 year olds. I don’t know if they …Read morepumpkin match game
simple spider web craft: perfect for Halloween class party I love this simple and sweet spider web craft. Love it. And I think it’ll be perfect for a Halloween class party or …Read moresimple spider web craft: perfect for Halloween class party
fire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org Fire safety and learning? Right. Fire safety is one of those topics that seem to only come up either at a school assembly or when …Read morefire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org
teach kids game playing etiquette Originally published 12/7/09 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it– When I first started teaching, in order to make …Read moreteach kids game playing etiquette
backyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun Many of my longtime readers will think I’ve officially lost my marbles after reading this post, and maybe I have. I just think it’s worth …Read morebackyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun
best summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises We’re continuing to rock it out with our tabletop surprises–simple, meaningful, and fun ‘surprises’ on our kitchen table every …Read morebest summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises