I entered the lost and found area at my kid’s grade school and immediately came to the realization: It’s not just my kid who has lost a jacket. The coat rack was bursting at the seams and the bins underneath spilled over onto the floor. How was I ever going to find my son’s favorite blue jacket? We scoured the piles of over 100 coats with no luck. Then surprise… my son remembered he left it on the school playground. We boogied out with our fingers crossed. PHEW, it was ... Read more...
Teaching Children How to Be Responsible for their Own Backpack
My mentor teacher the first year I taught kindergarten told me, do not do things for children that they can do themselves. Looking at a classroom full of 28 - 5 year olds, I thought what can they do? Turns out, young children can be responsible for a lot! Starting with their very own school bag! Teaching Kids How to Be Responsible That's right. Who packs their school bag? From day 1, I have my kids (ages 2, 5, and 9) be responsible for everything that enters and leaves ... Read more...
Simple Solutions for Healthy School Lunches and After School Snacks
Discover items to keep on hand for healthy school lunches and after school snacks your kids can make. Simple solutions and storage ideas for the school year for your family. Disclosure: This is a sponsored campaign with Glad® I've discovered a little secret... When I let my daughter pack her lunch she eats it all at school and comes home with empty containers and a full tummy! I know you're thinking that's easier said that done, she's only 6. How could she pack her ... Read more...
Teacher Gift Idea with Post It Notes
Create a colorful teacher gift idea with Post It Notes. A fun and easy way to show your appreciation to a child's teacher. Here's how to make this teacher gift idea. Simple Gift Idea for Teachers for Back to School Recently as you know I've been featuring ideas using colorful permanent markers, thanks to our friends at Infinity Markers, no this isn't a sponsored post I just have been really inspired. I guess if you leave a new box of markers in my house apparently I can get a ... Read more...
Preparing for School Brings Emotions for both Parents and Children
It's back-to-school time and our children are preparing for school. This brings out mixed emotions for both parents and children. Here are some ways to talk about feelings and help prepare your child for school. We all have feelings. Now's the time to bring them out, talk about them, and address the excitement and fears (both yours and your children's) It doesn't matter if your child will be preparing for School Brings Mixed Emotions for both Parents and Children Preparing for ... Read more...
A Virtual Field Trip to the Rainforest with Videos and Songs for Kids
Explore on a virtual field trip to the rainforest as we discover jungle animals and plants with videos and songs for kids. We'll discover the animals that live in the jungle and learn a few jungle animal facts too! Are you ready for a rainforest adventure? A Virtual Field Trip to the Rainforest Jungle One thing that can be fun to do with your child when you can't actually travel to a specific destination is to take a virtual field trip there together. Summer Vacation ... Read more...
5 Tips for Starting a Moms Group
Looking for fun ideas for moms groups? Here are 5 helpful tips for how to organize your own moms group online. Let’s get started by exploring these moms group meeting ideas. This is a sponsored post by Meetup, all opinions expressed are my own. When my daughter was born, I remember looking forward to taking some time off from work and staying home with my daughter. It honestly was one of the most memorable times with my daughter as a mom. However month by month passed and ... Read more...
Happy Raksha Bandhan!
Learning about cultures around the world can be fun! One tradition that happens in many Hindu homes is Raksha Bandhan! Here are a few Rakhi videos and craft ideas for kids as they learn and explore their world. What is Rakhi? Raksha Bandhan, which is also often called Rakhi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on a full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar. The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan is ... Read more...
Kiwi Gingersnap Mini Tarts | Cooking with Kids
Need a quick snack for your kids to make after school? My grade schooler likes a snack that she can assemble on her own. These Kiwi Gingersnap Mini Tarts are easy for kids to make and pack a lot of flavor. Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Links to Products She loves kiwi, gingersnaps, and cream cheese, so this has become one of her afternoon make-it-myself go-to snacks. Kiwi is a fruit with a thin fuzzy brown skin and bright green insides. The tiny black seeds are edible. We ... Read more...
Children’s Books about India
A large collection of stories for kids about India that highlight India's culture, India's mythology, and even the flavorful food of India! These beautiful picture books will help your child learn and appreciate what makes India so special. Let's get ready to go on an adventure to India through this hand-picked collection of children's books! My husband is from India and we are always looking for books for our children to learn about India. We select books to recommend that discuss ... Read more...
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