Hello, everyone! Karen, one of our editors, did an amazing round-up of back to school breakfasts earlier this week. Problem was, I couldn’t eat most of them! I thought I’d share a gluten-free version, because that’s how we have to eat in our household. You can read more about our gluten-free journey here. Please remember… […]
Homework Station Ideas
Long live homework {and studying}! You know your child is destined to come home with hours of homework. Make it less painful by creating an inviting area or organized station a.k.a a homework station. Here’s how some parents are dedicating a quiet, undisturbed, location for studying that will help kids focus. Homework Stations {Ideas for […]
Back to school Breakfast Ideas
When I taught high school, I remember how my student came to their morning class half awake. They could hardly get out of bed much less eat breakfast. I allowed them to eat in my classroom as long as it was something, somewhat nutritious i.e. fruit. At least then they were getting a little brain […]
Rosh Hashana / Jewish New Year Crafts & Activities
The Jewish New Year is almost upon us. Here are some great craft, activities, and ideas to celebrate Rosh Hashana! Please pin appropriately… Rosh Hashana pomegranate box for Matzo Ball Soup Also from Matzo Ball Soup Rosh Hashana cards Honey bowl craft via Bible Belt Balabusta Stuffed Paper shapes from Creative Jewish Mom And […]
How to Make Soft-cover Picture Books & Paperbacks Last for Years…
During my years teaching and tutoring, I accumulated thousands of picture and chapter books. In my first teaching job, I was fortunate to work in the elementary school I attended. I’ll never forget finding my very copy of The Diary of Anne Frank, with Niki on the inside cover, 15 years later, still in mint […]
Preschool Classroom Management Idea
Back to School: {The First Day of Preschool} Last week Mrs T., my son’s preschool teacher, stopped by for a home visit. She brought her magic red velvet bag filled with shapes. My son picked one out. We tied it to his school bag. Since my husband and I are proud parents of a preschooler, […]
How to Make a Crate Seat from Wait til’ Your Father Gets Home
Meredith from Wait Til Your Father Gets Home submitted her crate seat tutorial to us, and we had to share this as a part of our back to school series! Here’s the finished product. Wow, right? Meredith completed this project with a teacher friend of hers, and look how the listening center turned […]
Fall Bulletin Board & Display Ideas
Hello everyone! The time has come to decorate our classrooms and homeschools for fall. We’ve spent hours searching the interwebs for creative fall bulletin board and display ideas, so you can spend your time elsewhere… Pretty please, with pizza on top: Our interactive Science and ELA Owl bulletin board display via TCC Find a fall […]
Creative School Lunch Ideas
During the summer we posted about our Healthy Summer Sweet Treats for Kids. This time we are highlighting lunch ideas for the new school year! Make the back to school lunches fun with these lunch ideas for your kids! and remember… Back to School Printable Lunch Ideas Free Printable lunch tags from Zakka Life Back […]
Primary Grade Art Projects
I know when I was teaching I would get tired of doing the same art projects again and again. Change it up a little bit by checking out our grade level art galleries. Line, color, and shape have never been more exciting! Are you an art teacher? Do you have an amazing project you would […]
