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Winter Bucket List (Free Printable)

Winter Bucket List (Free Printable)

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

Dear Santa Letter: 2 Free Printable Letters

Dear Santa Letter: 2 Free Printable Letters

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

Free Printable First Day of School Signs: All Grades!

Free Printable First Day of School Signs: All Grades!

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

A Fun Summer Reading Log for Kids

A Fun Summer Reading Log for Kids

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

Summer Reading Calendar {Free Printable}

Summer Reading Calendar {Free Printable}

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

Organize Your Weekly Shopping with These FREE Printables

Organize Your Weekly Shopping with These FREE Printables

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

Fun Ways to Prepare for Summer Learning

Fun Ways to Prepare for Summer Learning

Summer is around the corner! Many parents like to have a few things prepared for keep kids learning during the summer. My favorites: playing outdoors and reading. There are also so many great camps and classes for kids. Today I’m sharing a few of our favorite summer learning printables, book lists and a new place to learn: New Snapology I… Read More

Adventure Checklist Printable for Kids & Travel Favorites

Adventure Checklist Printable for Kids & Travel Favorites

I’ve been traveling with kids for the better part of a decade but this past year has been different. I am traveling with a couple “big kids” and it’s really cool. The boys are still very much “little kids” but the girls can read, write and have all kinds of opinions and input into our trips. I can remember trips… Read More

Simple Italian Lessons for Kids: Numeri, Counting in Italian

Simple Italian Lessons for Kids: Numeri, Counting in Italian

Ciao! Welcome back to our Simple Italian Lessons for Kids! If you’re new, check out Lezione 1 here and Lezione 2 here, and for some great Italian book for kids, visit this post. For today’s “lesson” we’re counting in Italian! I found it pretty easy to teach my kids to count in Italian because the numbers are similar enough to Spanish that… Read More