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Tell Me Something Kind You Did Today

August 14, 2018

Last school year I asked the same question each day on the drive home from school: What did you do today that was kind? It started for a few different reasons, but caught on and turned into more of an important conversation starter than I expected. In the days ahead, we’ll all start to send our kids back to school…. Read More

A Fun Summer Reading Log for Kids

June 22, 2018

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

Managing Screen Time for Kids: Free Printable for Tracking Screen Time

June 12, 2018

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

Summer Reading Calendar {Free Printable}

June 8, 2018

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

Book List: Books that Make Us Smile

May 3, 2018

Ready for a bight & cheery book list?! To be honest, reading in general makes us smile. It’s the end of the day and we settle in for a book. It’s before nap and someone hops on your lap. When you’re reading to kids, you’re close by, snuggling up. Now that my older two can read, one of their “chores”… Read More

Three Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month with Stonyfield

April 20, 2018

Happy Earth Month! Today we have three fun ways to celebrate Earth Month. We have an “earthy” recipe, a fun little DIY and a free printable packed with more ways kids can get involved. We were happy to partner with Stonyfield® Organic Kids® this Earth Month to share these fun activities. Three Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month 1. Plant… Read More

An Easy Rainbow Craft for Kids

April 13, 2018

We first made this easy rainbow craft for kids when trying to come up with something for a class St. Patrick’s Day party. I wanted a craft that the kids could bring home and display all spring and thought a rainbow craft was in the St. Patrick’s Day theme but also bright and fun for spring. The 1st graders had… Read More

Simple Rainy Day Craft: Paper Plate Instruments

April 4, 2018

Ready for April showers? For us spring means getting back to playing outdoors. This is very welcomed after months of cold weather in the winter. April can also bring plenty of rainy days indoors too. Today I’m sharing an easy rainy day craft for kids: easy paper plate instruments. You probably have all of the supplies already, so it’s a… Read More

Easy Spring Craft: Paper Plate Chick Craft

March 27, 2018

This Paper Plate Chick Craft is fun for Easter and also any time this spring. At our preschool, they do a spring chick hatching. My girls have been asking when they could go in to do a craft in Tommy’s preschool class (after I went in for St. Patrick’s Day). So we were trying to think of baby chick crafts…. Read More

How to Dye Pasta

March 11, 2018

I wish I learned years ago how easy it was to dye pasta. My kids have always loved making jewelry and this is a really easy way to make beans. It’s also fun to use for other crafts too. Here’s how to dye pasta: You Need: a box of un-cooked pasta, food coloring, rubbing alcohol and a large zip lock… Read More