how to play bunco with FAMILIES Storyhow 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 a little Bunco fun. Learn moreHow to Play Bunco With FAMILIES:Learn moreTo play Bunco, you need: - dice (you’ll need about twelve dice total) - a bell - score sheets - table - pens or pencilsLearn moreGrab our score sheets and table cards here, and make …
must-have books for easter baskets Story
must-have books for easter baskets Storymust-have books for easter baskets Easter means egg hunts, candy, and plastic grass in bright baskets, right?Well what if you want to use this holiday as a time to sneak in a little reading for your kids? Learn moreThese books, for the most part, focus on messages of appreciation, love, patience, growth, and awareness–all important concepts during the Easter season.Learn moreWhen God made youThis beautiful book forces young ones to think about their own …
how to play bunco: super fun gno (girls’ night out) Story
how to play bunco: super fun gno (girls’ night out) Storyhow 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 friends, and appreciating all the great people in my life. Learn moreHow to Play Bunco (A Super Fun GNO–Girls’ Night Out):Learn moreFirst things first. You need a group. I was lucky in that we already had a Bunco group from a few years back, so I started with that …
how every family can start the school year off right Story
how every family can start the school year off right Storyhow every family can start the school year off rightIt included 10 easy steps that any family could follow in order to start the school year off on the right foot. Learn moreHow Every Family Can Start the School Year Off RightLearn moreMake early and frequent contact with your child’s teacher.Don’t be afraid to send an email if you have a question or concern, or just send a note to say ‘hi’ and introduce yourself.Learn moreKnow your …
word building, letter writing, stamping to spell Story
word building, letter writing, stamping to spell Storyword building, letter writing, stamping to spell My O-man wanted to make his get well letter special. He wanted to make it fancy he said, because he wanted to really cheer his buddy up.Learn moreSo I brought down the alphabet letter stamps–our favorites from Melissa & Doug–and I asked if he wanted to stamp his letter. Score! He did, so he got stamping. . . Learn moreWord Building, Letter Writing, Stamping to Spell: Before Owen …
how to prepare your child for kindergarten — summertime prep Story
how to prepare your child for kindergarten — summertime prep Storyhow to prepare your child for kindergartenThis time last summer, we were gearing up to send off my sweet boy to Kindergarten, and this year, it’s my baby’s turn.Learn moreHow to Prepare Your Child for KindergartenI’ve had to be flexible, and so has she. She’s had to do a lot of waiting, as I’ve supported Owen and Maddy along the way.Learn moreHere are a few things you can do with your child:Learn morePractice name …
paint bag writing and letter learning Story
paint bag writing and letter learning Storypaint bag writing and letter learning Today, Owen and I took a teeny bit of time before his rest to do some Paint Bag writing.Learn more It was such a beautiful day, and he played so hard outside at preschool, that I knew he needed something low-key and quick.Learn moreOwen and I have used the Paint Bag several times now, and it’s really just another way of getting little ones to have fun while they practice writing letters and numbers. Learn …
The kid who would be king: review & free printables Story
The kid who would be king: review & free printables Storythe kid who would be king:review & free printablesLooking for a fun family movie this weekend? We found a great one for you: The Kid Who Would Be King.And I’ve got some cool printable quotes notes—and mini posters!—for you, too! Learn moreThe review—5 quick reasons you’ll love the movie:Learn more1.) The movie’s story is great. It’s action-packed and a new twist on an old tale. But it’s familiar enough that everyone’s super …
help kids focus and relax with the buddha board Story
help kids focus and relax with the buddha board Storyhelp kids focus and relax with the buddha board With a Buddha Board always out on a shelf, we are always just minutes away from unplugged focus and relaxation.Learn moreThe Original Buddha BoardClick HERE to check out the Original Buddha Board on Amazon.Learn moreHow Does It work?Learn moreYou dip your brush in water, then “paint” on the Buddha Board. Your design appears on the canvas, and then, as the water slowly evaporates, your art will …
let’s help teachers clear their lists! Story
let’s help teachers clear their lists! Storylet’s help teachers clear their lists! With Back-to-School season nearly in full swing, every teacher I know has school on the mind. Learn moreClassroom organization and set-up can be incredibly stressful for teachers. If they already know what they will be teaching, educators are thinking about where they will be teaching.Learn moreWhat does “Clear the List” mean? “Clear the List” means that we, as a community, do what we can to support education by …
halloween class party: 10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutes Story
halloween class party: 10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutes Storyhalloween class party:10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutesIf you just need a quickie 10-minute activity for the beginning or end of the party, then you’re in the right place. Learn more1. What is it? Place an object inside a box or a bag and allow each student to place his or her hand in to feel the item but not actually see the item.Learn more2. Memory Tray Place 5-10 items on a tray in the front of …
April fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parents Story
April fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parents Storyapril fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parentsFill in some textI’ve got seven for you–seven pretty easy pranks that will be great for most families with kids who are a little bit older.Learn more1. Brownies for Lunch I simply printed out two pages of our ‘brownies’, cut them apart, and wrapped them in foil. At lunch on April Fools’ Day, Maddy, Owen, and Cora will open up their ‘treat’ and have a big surprise! Learn more2. …
Best gift for parents, grandparents, loved ones Story
Best gift for parents, grandparents, loved ones StorySTORYWORTH REVIEW:best gift for parents, grandparents, loved onesStoryworth is the BEST gift for parents, grandparents, and loved ones. It’s something we’ve all talked about all year long.Learn moreWhat is Storyworth?Storyworth helps people record family stories all year long and then preserve them in a beautiful book.Learn moreLast year, we gifted my parents and my in-laws Storyworth, and it has been something they’ve talked about all year …
A game for practicing spelling, sight words, or letters: WORDO Story
A game for practicing spelling, sight words, or letters: WORDO StoryWORDO: a game for practicing spelling, sight words, or lettersWORDO! (to practice spelling words, sight words, letters–or just about anything!): All you need to play WORDO! is a board and some cards to flash. Learn moreTo play WORDO!, every player gets a board. These WORDO! boards have nine boxes, 3 x 3.Learn moreAnd then depending on what your focus is–spelling words, sight words, letters, numbers, family names, …
20 questions game: homemade, personal, and fun party game for kids of all ages Story
20 questions game: homemade, personal, and fun party game for kids of all ages Story20 questions game: homemade, personal, and fun party game for kids of all agesThis party game is seriously one of our faves. And our version is personal–so famous faces mix with familiar faces–and it’s a total riot. Learn more20 Questions With Kids–Homemade Party Game 20 Questions is the perfect game or activity to pass a quiet afternoon at home or a fun game for a Friday with friends.Learn moreHow to …
Storyworth review: best gift for parents, grandparents, loved ones Story
Storyworth review: best gift for parents, grandparents, loved ones StoryStoryworth reviewbest gift for parents, grandparents, loved onesStoryworth is the BEST gift for parents, grandparents, and loved ones. Storyworth is the easiest way to record family stories and print them in beautiful hardcover books. Learn moreWhy we gifted Storyworth We knew our parents had stories to tell. And we knew that we had not heard all of them.We also knew that our parents had time (now that they’re all …