This countdown chain has been the biggest lifesaver! As a parent, you know that one of the worst mistakes you can make is telling your kids about something fun too far in advance. Once they get excited, they start nagging you constantly about when it’s going to happen. And since they have no concept of… Read More Countdown Chain for Special Events and Holidays
This shop has been compensated by Dial®. #ShopDialAtWalmart #sponsored One of the best activities you can do with a child is art! It’s so simple, but there are a ton of benefits! Art promotes creativity, builds dexterity, and is a wonderful outlet for self-expression. The best part is that you can do art with kids… Read More How to Do Art with Kids and Build a Healthier Community
Thank you KiwiCo for sponsoring this post. Visit KiwiCo’s website to find the right crate for your child! I was first introduced to STEAM as a teacher, but if you’re a parent and have started exploring educational avenues for your child, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the acronym, too. As our generation becomes more… Read More The Best STEAM Activities for Kids to Do at Home
I got such a positive reaction on social media from my post-it matching game that I wanted to share another fun learning activity! My girls have dubbed this “Bear Factory”, but “Color Sorting Game” works, too. Belle is 2 and Goose is 4 and this was a lot of fun for both of them! In… Read More Bear Factory: Color Sorting Game for Toddlers and Preschoolers
We made the decision to forego preschool again this year and keep both girls home with me. My plan is to do homeschool activities with them but it’s always a struggle having two kids in such different developmental phases. Goose is 4 and naturally has a more mature, focused personality. Belle is two and, as… Read More Post-It Matching Game: Learning Activity for Siblings to Play Together
Raise your hand if you like free books! Me, me, me! As a kindergarten teacher, I am incredibly passionate about developing literacy skills in young children. The earlier kids are exposed to letters and words, the better they’re able to grasp reading concepts as they get older. Reading a variety of books to your baby… Read More Have FREE Books Mailed to Your Child Every Month
Happy February! A couple of weeks ago I shared on Instagram that we love making tear art! It’s awesome for busy mamas and teachers because it takes zero prep time and always comes out super cute! To make tear art, all you need is construction paper and glue. Just have the kids grab scraps of paper, rip it… Read More No-Prep Valentine’s Day Craft: Heart Tear Art
What’s up, guys? As I mentioned in my freezer meals post, we’re in the middle of a big move to South Carolina! While we’re transitioning, one of my real-life besties, Tiyaanah, agreed to cover for me with a guest post! We used to teach kindergarten together and then our kids grew to be incredible friends. I… Read More 4 Reasons Why Parks Are Great Classrooms
My oldest daughter, Goose, is only three-years-old, but I’m already stressing out about whether or not she’ll be ready for kindergarten. We made the choice to keep her home this year so there’s a ton of pressure on me to make sure that she learns all of the preschool skills needed for her eventual school… Read More The 6 Most Important Preschool Skills for Your Child to Learn
School is hard, guys. Kids face so much stress! Waking up early, long days, short recesses, peer pressure, constant testing… They need an after school routine that allows them to decompress and get reenergized for the next busy day! This post is sponsored by Sparkling Ice but the content and opinions expressed here are my… Read More Relaxing After School Routine for Your Busy Little Learner
