Winter has arrived & today, we are sharing some fun ideas for your family to do this winter. Print off the Winter Bucket List below. Then, check off the list as you count down towards some warmer spring weather! Click here to download the Winter Bucket List printable to print or right click on each individual image to open it in a new window…. Read More
Today, we are excited to be sharing a fun activity calendar full of fun activities & crafts to do with your young children each day in the month of January. There are a variety of activities listed in the calendar including crafts, imaginative play, cooking, & gross motor activities. Most of these items can be completed with items in your… Read More
It’s time to mail off those letters to Santa! A few years ago we shared this Dear Santa Letter (click here) which is a little more specific and “fill in the blank”. It helps kids pick out something they would love, other things they’d like, something to read, give and wear. This year I created 2 new versions that more… Read More
Happy December 1st! If there were a prize for “most exciting” month of the year, I’d have to give it to December. The anticipation builds after Thanksgiving and then a month long celebration starts, preparing for Christmas Day. There are school performances, parties and shopping but each year I try to keep it also about advent and family time. It’s… Read More
By: Courtney Thankfulness is important all year long and Thanksgiving is a great time to talk to kids about being thankful. It’s a whole day to celebrate what we are thankful for and this year we have some special little cards that kids can hand out around the holiday. These free Thanksgiving printables are an easy way for kids to… Read More
Tomorrow we head out for one last hurrah at the beach before the kids start school. Before we leave, we’ll check off our school supply lists, pick out first day outfits and get our first day of school signs ready for the big day. Today I am sharing a set of FREE printable first day of school signs. When you… Read More
We have some great summer printables this year! Today i’m sharing a fun summer reading log for kids. When I was coming up with some new printable ideas, one mom mentioned that it would be helpful to not just log the number of books and titles, but also to “rate” the book and have a section to note something about… Read More
I was trying to come up with some useful free printables for parents to use this summer. I polled a group of parents and many requested a printable for tracking screen time. Over the years, we’ve recommended our favorite iPad apps for kids, favorite devices and tablets, but never anything for tracking the amount of screen time. This printable is… Read More
By Kristin Orr As a fifth grade teacher, I am often asked by parents how to keep students engaged over the summer. That’s how I came up with this Summer Reading Calendar. In the school I work in, teachers are required to give summer homework; a brief yet meaningful assignment for both reading and math that aligns to what they’ve… Read More
I do not like grocery shopping. I also do not like to feel unorganized and like I am spending too much money where I could be saving. When it comes to weekly shopping, I was finding I visit the same stores weekly but with no plan of action. I knew there were certain things I needed from certain stores, but… Read More