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Christmas Salad Bar Ideas

Skip the stress of the holiday season with a Christmas Salad Bar. It's a simple, but elegant meal that everyone can enjoy! Children love being able to select the items they want. Family members with allergies and dietary restrictions will be able to avoid foods they cannot have. It's a win-win for all.  Affiliate LinksChristmas Salad Bar IdeasWe like to set out a variety of bowl sizes and colors on top of a simple one solid color tablecloth. Luckily, I'm not the only one who loves a good ... Read more...

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The Best Homemade Kids Snacks on the Planet Recipe Book Review

Finding ideas for homemade snacks for kids is a challenge for moms. Let's be honest it never ends!  Here are some delicious recipes your child will love!    If you have kids the topic of SNACK is a daily conversation. Coming up with new ideas that are healthy for kids is a challenge parents solve each day.  I'm excited to announce that my dear friend Laura Fuentes has written a book just for parents like you and me that includes snack recipes for ... Read more...

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Using Pinterest to Make the Holidays Memorable

Pinterest can be a helpful tool to inspire you during the holidays. From holiday recipes to home decoration and even holiday gift ideas, you can find a variety of pins to help you in your holiday planning. This week’s Wednesday night PinChat on 12/2 we’ll be sharing ways to use Pinterest to inspire your holiday plans and delicious holiday recipe ideas.  This is a sponsored twitter chat and post by Acorn Influence and Tyson®Holiday Inspiration on Pinterest Holiday ... Read more...

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Finding Easy Ways to Earn Money for Your Child’s School

At times schools look to fundraising to help support the needs for their students. Budgets are getting tighter and tighter with many district budgets throughout the nation. Where can additional funds come from to earn cash for schools? There are some easy ways as a parent you can help support your child’s school. Several involve not even having to go the traditional fundraising route by purchasing items from a catalog. The opportunities are in your community and involve you not having to pay ... Read more...

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Kid Made Gifts – Holiday Crates Kiwi Crate

Make this holiday season extra special with handmade gifts from the kids. Thank you to Kiwi Crate for sending my kids the Snow Globe, Doodle Felting, and LED Luminary crate for review. All opinions are 100% my own.Kiwi Crates deliver everything your child needs to make a gift for others! MADE WITH LOVE!Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We love crafting and exploring with different art mediums after school. It is a great way to unwind after a busy day, explore new art techniques, ... Read more...

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Blogger Networking Event in Orlando

Are you a blogger that focuses on parenting and education on your website? I'm hosting a Blogger Networking Event this week in Orlando, Florida and you're invited. Come join the fun!  If you are a blogger attending NAEYC's Annual Conference or a local Orlando blogger I'd love to connect with you and meet up with other bloggers.Disclosure: This post and event is sponsored by Conscious Discipline and Frog Street Press. All opinions expressed are my own.Come join the fun on ... Read more...

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Teach My Child About Triangles: MATH + ART with Kwik Stix

Teach My Child About Triangles.  Let's talk about TRIANGLES and extend our children's math vocabulary, while providing them with the opportunity to get creative!Teach My Child About Triangles is a FAST Prep activity. You can prepare this activity in less than 3 minutes. It is a fun, learning activity after school. Great for art and classroom teachers too!Bonus - it is an open ended educational activity that is appropriate for a variety of ages.  I set 4 pieces of paper out and a box of ... Read more...

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School Libraries Work

School libraries work! Explore these research-based frameworks, recommendations, and support for school library programs at your child's school. School Libraries WorkOur school librarian is amazing. When my daughter walks into the library, her eyes light up with smile. "Our new books came in and I wanted you to be the first to pick one," she whispered, taking my daughter by the hand and leading her to a table of brand-new books. My daughter wiggled with delight as she chose a new book from the ... Read more...

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How can I teach numbers 6-10 and Writing?

Sam's taps the green triangles in front of him and counts.  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Pencil scrapes the paper as he writes his numbers and the sounds in the word triangle.In this quick 20-minute writing activity, young students are provided the opportunity to connect writing and mathematics.Although great for early childhood classrooms, this is also a great activity for parents or babysitters to do with preschool - first graders after school.Teaching the Numbers 6-10 with WritingLearning ... Read more...

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8 Tips for Raising a Rock-Star Reader

Teaching a child to learn to read is priority number one at home and at school. Are you creating a home environment that encourages your child to become a strong reader? There are so many skills developed so much earlier than when they read texts on their own. As a parent, you look for activities that really count.  In the book Raising a Rock-Star Reader my talented friends and now authors Amy Mascott and Allison McDonald share 75 quick tips to help your child develop a lifelong love of reading. ... Read more...

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