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
Before I even had kids, I knew that I wanted to create a Montessori playroom in our home! I studied the Montessori method in college and have always loved how it fosters a child’s inquisitive nature. This post is sponsored by Monti Kids, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What is… Read More How to Set up a Montessori Playroom at Home
Over the years, I’ve learned that it’s incredibly beneficial to teach children mindfulness! It’s something that I aim for personally as an adult and have always tried to instill in my daughters and my students. This post is sponsored by Moms Meet and Zafooz, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What… Read More Why is it Important to Teach Children Mindfulness?
I recently shared cotton ball painting on Instagram and I got such a great reaction that I wanted to talk about it a little more here! Cotton ball painting is a simple activity and it works especially great for toddlers and preschoolers! Goose and Belle love doing art projects and this usually keeps them busy… Read More Cotton Ball Painting: Fun Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers
In my efforts to KonMari my life, I was going through a ton of files the other day and tossing old documents that we’ve been hoarding. During my rummaging, I found a hospital bill from when Goose was born in 2015. I’m not sure if I erased it from my mind or just didn’t notice… Read More How Much Does it Really Cost to Have a Baby?
I must confess that I am a total TV mom and I’ve found that there are an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to TV shows for preschoolers! My children, who are 3.5 and almost 2, watch a little television pretty much every day. Sometimes it’s to give them a break from our busy… Read More 10 TV Shows for Preschoolers That Actually Teach Skills
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
This year, I’ve been noticing more mommies resolving to have a tidy home (thanks, Marie Kondo), but there’s one question that I keep hearing: How do you clean up your house when you have kids? We all know that kids are masters at creating clutter so what are we to do about the messes they… Read More 5 Strategies to Teach Your Children to Clean Up
This post is sponsored by Frank’s Red Hot but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. With so many exciting sporting events throughout the year, we love getting together with friends to cheer on our favorite teams in playoff and championship games. As our families grow and more small children are being included… Read More How to Throw a Family-Friendly Party for the Big Game
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
