Did someone say road trip? Imagine 3 blogging friends, the open road driving a 2015 Kia Sedona SXL! The perfect combo for a weekend road trip in luxury! Thanks to Driveshop I had the opportunity to experience a weekend getaway to find the top 10 Educational Products while testing the Kia Sedona with friends Jennifer from My Boys and Their Toys and Penny from Penniless Teacher. I must admit I spend quite a bit of time in my vehicle with all three of my kids and my hubby. We truly ... Read more...
Horizon Mac & Cheese, a Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe that Kids Can Make
My 8 year old LOVES cooking. You can find some of our kids in the kitchen recipes here. She is a whiz at making biscuits from scratch, juicing oranges for smoothies, and flipping pancakes. It is soooo nice to have a helper in the kitchen! This conversation is sponsored by Horizon. The opinions and text are all mine.With three little kids, my days are busy and dinner preparation is no exception! When offered the chance to create a recipe and share with you about Mac & Cheese I jumped on the ... Read more...
Storytelling Necklace Inspired by Goodnight Moon
Learning to sound out letters is one aspect of learning to read. Remembering the details and re-telling stories is another aspect of learning to read that is just as important. Being able to remember the story, characters, and events in a story aid in reading comprehension. This DIY Storytelling Necklace Inspired by Goodnight Moon combines creativity and story-retelling skills in an activity that your kids will love and remember.This article contains amazon affiliate links.This month, the ... Read more...
14 Crafts and Activities with Plastic Eggs
My kids love to hide our plastic eggs in the yard and around the house. They take turns hiding and searching at least once a day in the weeks leading up to Easter. Pretend egg hunts are just one way to re-use plastic eggs.Here is an awesome collection of fun and learning crafts and activities to make using plastic eggs.14 Crafts and Activities with Plastic EggsIf you are hoping to use your plastic eggs to work on some beginning literacy skills, here is a great Literacy Themed Plastic ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 10}
How did the time change go at your house this weekend? I have a feeling we'll be using our Morning Routine Checklist to get us moving this week. Can you believe spring is just around the corner? Here are some St. Patrick's Day Activities to have fun with after school this week. Plus here are several Rainbow Activities too. What are you looking forward to doing the most this spring with your child? After School Linky Party {Week ... Read more...
14 Easter Learning Activities for Kids
Easter is a time for bunnies and chicks, new beginnings, and a lot of pretty pastel colors. You can spin your crafts and activities into learning games for an added educational benefit. Here are our favorite 14 Easter Learning Activities for kids.Easter Learning Activities for KidsPractice learning to spell with word families and this CVC Word Family Easter Egg Puzzle from 3 DinosaursBe active and work on your flexibility with Yoga Poses for Spring from Kids Yoga StoriesThink ... Read more...
Make a Rainbow | Teaching Technology
My preschooler is very curious about how things work when it comes to technology and wants to learn more about it. This simple activity, Make a Rainbow, allows older preschoolers and grade schoolers an opportunity to create a rainbow using technology. The repetitious nature of this activity allows for repeated practice. A simple understanding of how to use a mouse is helpful. #PLAYfulpreschool PicMonkey is a free online photo design and editing program. How to Make a Rainbow Using ... Read more...
Selecting, Limiting, and Displaying Books for Toddlers
We all know that reading to your toddler is vital for vocabulary development, early literacy skills, and bonding with caregivers. Sometimes it is easy to collect a bunch of books that just sit on your shelves.In many instances, fewer books on your child’s bookshelves mean more reading.Fewer Books = More ReadingAs a former kindergarten teacher and Reading specialist, now a stay-at-home mom to three little ones, I am here today to give you some practical tips for choosing the best books for your ... Read more...
READ… Every Child, Every Parent, Every Day
Before elementary school. Before kindergarten. Before preschool. Children are learning. Not just learning; they are building the foundations that will support their education for years to come. Science has proved that birth to age 5 is perhaps the most important period of development in a child’s life. That’s why The Educators' Spin On It in Florida has joined the Read Aloud 15 MINUTES National Campaign.The Campaign wants all parents to know: If you wait, it’s too late. "From birth to age 5 ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 9}
Do you find that After School Activities are a bit overwhelming this time of year? It's a sign that it must be March! Hello there March, how did you get here so quickly? With our bigger kids it's even time for formalized testing to take place which cases a bit of anxieties at home and school. I'd love to just encourage you to slow down and READ... every child, every parent, every day. I know it sounds simple but reading can be such a powerful way to find peace and ... Read more...
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