Crayons are such an iconic symbol for back to school with kids. Add a sensory bottle math game using a crayon theme for this super colorful math game! Let's have a little math fun with some crayons to celebrate the beginning of the school year! We'll focus on colors, number recognition, graphing, ordinal numbers and even some fine motor skills. Affiliate links used in the post. Sensory Bottle Math Game with Crayons This math game was such a hit in our house after ... Read more...
Teaching Kids How to Make Friends
As we head back-to-school this year, the topic of how to make friends once again becomes the focus of our character development conversations around the dinner table. Friends are an important part of our lives. They bring value to our lives in numerous ways. As my children get prepared to start a new academic school year, we focus on remembering how to make new friends. How to Make Friends Although my children are extraverts, they have struggled at different times throughout their ... Read more...
After School Snack Ideas With a Printable Surprise!
Make after school a special time with these fresh after school snack ideas with your child! It's just the thing that brings that smile I've missed all day to my child's face and pair perfectly with DASANI® water for a refreshing afternoon snack! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #AFreshIdeaForAfterSchool #CollectiveBias School's back in session and I'm going to admit as a mom, I'm missing the ... Read more...
How to Make Your Own First Day of School Sign
Sending your child to the First Day of School is a memorable event no matter how old they are. Create a First Day of School Sign to make a personalized number for Back to School pictures. It's a fun way to get them involved in making a keepsake for the first day of school. Here's how to make... DIY First Day of School Sign Create a number sign that represents the grade that they are entering using your child's creativity. Plus helps them to ... Read more...
Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten
Are you sending a smart kid to kindergarten? Maybe they are already reading, adding, and writing paragraphs. Afraid they will not be academically challenged? As a teacher and mom to "one of those kids" (don't worry, only one out of 3 was like this) Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten Here are some commonly asked questions and a few thoughts on ways to help make your kindergarten year even more successful. Q: My kid knows all their letter names and letter sounds. They are reading ... Read more...
How to stop losing things at school
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...
The Best Kids Lunch Boxes for School
Learn about your options as a parent to buy your child one of the best kid's lunch boxes for school. Discover why size, insulation, seal, durability, and how easy to clean can make a world of difference for easy school lunch packing. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Best Kids Lunch Boxes for School It's time for the kids to go Back to School which means it's time to take a look at what you're bringing to school for your lunch box this year. Lunch box ... 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...
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