Have you scheduled a Parent Teacher Conference for the end of the nine weeks? Regardless of how your child is performing in school I highly recommend taking the time to see your child's teacher. Here are a few tips on how to set it up and what to ask during the conference.Tips for Parent Teacher ConferencesThe first grading period is coming to an end for many of us with children in school. It's hard to believe that they have already spent 9 weeks in school. Many schools schedule parent teacher ... Read more...
Spider Writing Prompts
Create some spooky fun with this spider writing prompts for kids this Halloween!We created these fun little spiders for inspiration this week after school. Simply using pipe cleaners, googly eyes and glue we made our little spider friends. They work well for a few different ages and purposes. You'll see them used on Thursday too for our Busy Bag idea!For school age purposed we used them for After School Activities to inspire our writing skills which has honestly been a bit neglected at house. ... Read more...
Half Moon Bay: The Perfect Vacation Spot for a Weekend Getaway
Half Moon Bay is just a short drive from San Francisco. It's the perfect spot for a weekend getaway with your spouse or a girls weekend! Take a peek at all of the things we discovered there on our recent trip. Not very often do I get to escape parenthood and spend time just with my husband. After 11 years of marriage, we were able to sneak away last month on a trip to California for his work. At the end of the tightly scheduled conference week, we decided to escape the busy city of ... Read more...
How to Run A Kids’ Book Club through Scholastic Reading Clubs Tutorial
Step by Step directions on how to run a kids' book club through Scholastic Reading Clubs as a homeschool parent. How to Run A Kids' Book Club through Scholastic Reading ClubsThis is NOT a sponsored post - rather a response to several readers who have asked about this in greater detail. This post is for you! Every month, I host a kids’ book club for the children in one of our local Moms Groups. As a homeschooling teacher, I have registered with Scholastic Reading Clubs and use this to help ... Read more...
The Magic Poof Book Review and Printable Game
This is a sponsored post for Stephen Hodges author of The Magic Poof Finding our True Self Do you have something about you that stands out that as a child or teenager you tried to keep unnoticed? Do you have a special or unique feature that truthfully you just weren’t sure how others embraced it? Telling Your Story I know as a child I was one of the very few in school who had curly hair. In high school I remember friends playing with my big poofy ponytail at soccer practice ... Read more...
Tips for Homework Success with Kids {After School Link Up}
It's a subject we all talk about and deal with on a daily basis with our children and truthfully even talk about with our peers. The word is HOMEWORK! We're sharing tips to get your child off to success this school year on onto the road of being an successful and organized student. Homework Tips from Teachers and MomsI had the opportunity to chat with some of my favorite kid bloggers about HOMEWORK. Megan from Coffee Cups and Crayons, Jacque from KC Edventures ... Read more...
Schools Around the World
Let's explore schools around the world! Exploring Schools Around the World Welcome to the Blogging Carnival for September! We picked one of our favorite subjects SCHOOL! Across the globe students have returned back to school and we wanted to share with you the variety of schools and learning environments. I know that not until I stepped into a few schools in other countries did I realize how incredibly lucky my childhood has been as well as my children’s available schools. The main goal is the ... Read more...
Announcing the Virtual Chapter Book Club
Announcing the Virtual Chapter Book ClubWe have some exciting new to share with you! We are starting a Virtual Chapter Book Club for you! We are teaming up with 6 blogs to share with you on the First Tuesday of every month a Chapter book and activities to go along with the Chapter Book. The Chapter Books will be based on themes. It's going to be a fun way to connect our kids to reading all year long.Types of Chapter Books Here's the Chapter Book Themes we're featuring. Each ... Read more...
Pinterest Blog Hop
Confession… I am in love with Pinterest. I know you’re probably not surprised. I’ve been pinning things on there for the past two years and quickly realized what an amazing tool it can be for parents and teachers. With over 1.5 million followers I am assured that I’m sharing content that people are searching for.Are you on pinterest?What are your favorite pins to view? Do you have a favorite pinner you follow?Selflish plug… don’t forget to follow The Educators’ Spin On It I know there are a few ... Read more...
Supporting your Local Backpack Program to Fight Hunger
Want to help fight hunger in your community? Here are some helpful tips for how to support your local backpack program at your local schools or food banks. Supporting your Local Backpack ProgramAs a mom, you try your best to give your child everything they need. Breakfast, lunch, dinner snacks seem to become a part of your everyday thoughts. Complaining with friends you can’t seem to get them to eat enough or are tired of packing lunches become simple conversations with ... Read more...
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