The Trials of Apollo series: free bookmarks for superfans + a giveaway
This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group.
Summer looks different for everyone this year.
Pools are closed, vacations are cancelled, and …
middle schoolers
get siblings outside, thinking, and working together
This free Get Out & Move in the 'Hood activity will get kids--siblings, even!--outside, thinking, and working together. Promise.
Sometimes it's …
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 kiddos out and …
lent for christian families: pray, fast, serve cards
I've wanted to create these Lent Cards for Thoughtful Christian Families for a while now.
SO here they are! I'm thrilled--and so are many of my …
5 books for the middle school gamers in your life
I've found five books for the middle school gamers in your life.
Have a middle schooler (or high schooler) who just can't seem to tear himself (or …
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 back-to-school rituals …
help end childhood hunger: free resources to get started!
Young leaders are moving mountains with Generation No Kid Hungry, a national movement of young leaders who are dedicated to the goal of the No Kid …
30 days of financial fitness: 3 cool resources to raise financial literacy in kids
As a parent and
educator, I know it is super important that my kids learn how to make smart
financial decisions now, before they go off into the real …
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 …
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 …
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 raise …
back-to-school deals at staples that families don’t want to miss
This past weekend, Maddy, Owen, Cora, and I did our annual Back-to-School Supply shopping extravaganza only at Staples.
But this year was a wee bit …
what you need to know: disney’s performing arts programs
In the whole world, Disney is one of the largest employers for those in the performing arts.
With all of the the Disney platforms--the resorts, …
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 seen …
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 …
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 hunt for great, …
what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal)
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by BLOOM! to spread the word about its Educational Resource Toolkit. All opinions and stories are my own.
Did …
teacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids’ teachers
Friends.
Teacher Appreciation gifts can sometimes break the bank, and I know that can be hard.
But being a teacher myself, I can tell you …
teach kids to give back: $250 volunteer grants for students
I am thrilled to be able to share with you some super ways to teach kids to give back to their communities.
WeAreTeachers has asked me to help …
what is a Kendama and why do your kids need one?
My son, Owen, has been pretty much obsessed with the Kendama for the past year.
And though I do stress that moderation is key for just about …