halloween bookmarks: make your own I’m always looking for quick and easy Halloween crafts, ones that are perfect for class parties and playdates. And this year, …Read morehalloween bookmarks: make your own
show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways One thing I have come to realize, after years of teaching and tutoring, is that kids really don’t know how to study. We may tell them to study …Read moreshow your kids how to study: 5 easy ways
where to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk Now more than ever, I feel like I need a lifeline when it comes to helping my kids with their homework. Honestly, the concepts are …Read morewhere to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk
what to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist Now that my kids are 11, 10, and 8 years old (gasp!), I feel like there’s a lot I wish I would have known when it came to …Read morewhat to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist
school supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers Every year, we try to somehow involve our kids in back-to-school shopping. When Maddy, Owen, and Cora were emerging readers, I created …Read moreschool supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers
smart apps for busy families: get ready for back to school! #BTSTech chat I can’t even believe it, friends, but (gulp!) school is around the corner. And before we know it, our schedules will be kicked into high gear. …Read moresmart apps for busy families: get ready for back to school! #BTSTech chat
teacher gifts for the last-minute parent This week, my kids are out of school, but before they busted out of those doors, we wanted to give their teachers a tiny token of our …Read moreteacher gifts for the last-minute parent
preparing kids for Kindergarten: the summer before school starts — Home Study Friends! Do you have a little one heading off to the wilds of Kindergarten this year? Then this Home Study is for YOU. This is just …Read morepreparing kids for Kindergarten: the summer before school starts — Home Study
parent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school We’ve got something cool brewing, my friends, and we want you to come along for the ride! Join us over at teachmama.com: parent teacher …Read moreparent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school
common core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane Having kids in elementary school is overwhelming. I mean really overwhelming. Even with the best organizational strategies in …Read morecommon core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane
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
what to do when your kid just doesn’t ‘get it’ I admit that I am the absolute worst with emails. The worst. But I’m trying to be better. I’ve got thousands of …Read morewhat to do when your kid just doesn’t ‘get it’
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
fall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents Fall is here! Already it seems as though the year is moving at light speed. For many of us, whether we’re classroom …Read morefall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents
raising strong students: study habits for smart kids Once your kids hit elementary school, things get a little bit crazy. All of a sudden, your kids actually need to be at school on time. All of a …Read moreraising strong students: study habits for smart kids
earn money for your school (& get parents to events!): what you need to know This post is brought to you by VolunteerSpot & Bing for Schools. We are all so busy during the school year, it’s nuts crazy. And it …Read moreearn money for your school (& get parents to events!): what you need to know
positive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love Everyone needs a little positive affirmation once in a while. Everyone. Countdown’s on for the new school year, so I’ve been at work …Read morepositive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love