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 …
printables
printables: free printable downloads for toddlers, preschoolers, elementary schoolers, students, families
get kids to cook: weekly meal plan sheet
Kids are all home from school for who knows how long, so let's get kids to cook this week, friends.
It's a perfect time to get kids in the kitchen, …
homeschooling schedule during coronavirus school closings
Here is our official homeschooling schedule during the current Coronavirus school closings. School at home. Here we go!
Since we are in an official …
free hand washing posters: coronavirus 2020
We may have three 'big kids' in our house, but we all still need reminders to wash our hands, especially during the 2020 Coronavirus …
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 …
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 I'm …
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 even adults …
halloween class party: 10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutes
Planning class parties can be a real struggle, especially when you're rolling solo as the Room Parent.
But for years now, I've made it my goal to …
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 …
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 …
lent for modern catholic kids | daily reflections and prayers
Cards have been updated to reflect dates for the 2021 Lenten season. Enjoy!
We're one week into Lent this year, and I feel like we kind of …
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 school …
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 families from the …
valentine’s day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes!
I love any reason to get kids reading--that's no secret.
And I love a good joke.
That's really no secret, either.
So I made these Valentine's Day …
thank you delivery people: free printable for families
This time of the year is insane.
We're moving so quickly, our to-do lists are nuts, and often we're totally forgetting to breathe.
At least I …
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 …
5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading
Believe it—summer is around the corner. Woo-hoo!
Around the corner! As in like just a few weeks away! It’s May! Pools open in May. Weather warms …
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 craft …
make this summer rock: Smart Summer Challenge 2018!
Next up? Summer.
I'm over the moon thrilled and elated that summer is right around the corner!
This year, I've got something so cool planned. So …
help kids stay in touch with friends when school’s out: autograph sheet
I can't even believe it, but school's almost out for my kids.
Though I'm totally psyched to begin our Smart Summer Challenge this year, I'm also …