Self Care Tips for Moms This Mother’s Day, I can feel the stress surmounting more than years past. ALL moms could use more time for self care… and more gifts for book lovers, of course! Perhaps it is a sign of the economic times, up and down pandemic era, or the end of the school… Continue reading Mom Gifts for Book Lovers
Category: Parenting
Precious Little Boundaries
By Guest Blogger Ciara Cheriese Like most people these days, we are all extra cautious about “setting and sticking” to our boundaries. Ironically, I am noticing that my students are experts at this process. They make it abundantly clear what they do and do NOT want to do. The bonus is they almost always give me… Continue reading Precious Little Boundaries
Free Earth Day Activities for Kids
Celebrate Earth Day I can remember first celebrating Earth Day back in 1989. I was in the 4th grade and I had this amazing teacher who was really inspiring. Mrs. Moyle taught us that pollution was a problem, that we need to be kind to the earth and the importance of recycling. I’m sure Mrs.… Continue reading Free Earth Day Activities for Kids
How to Find AR Books on Amazon
If you’re anything like our family, AR Books have been a struggle from day one. I feel like I missed a memo at the beginning of Kindergarten orientation or something. All the sudden in the First Grade, my kids needed to find AR books, read them, and pass tests on them. For the busy moms,… Continue reading How to Find AR Books on Amazon
The Beauty of the Parent Teacher Alliance
By Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese It is that special time of the year when everything “is on like Donkey Kong”. Tests left & right… Project after project due… Parent Teacher Conferences… The list goes on… As a result, tension starts to ensue & “hurricane season is in full effect.” That special time when parents & teachers tend to have lively… Continue reading The Beauty of the Parent Teacher Alliance
Trends in Social Emotional Learning
What is SEL? I have only become familiar with the term Social Emotional Learning (SEL) over the last 5 years or so. Due to a combination of the pandemic and current mom trends, SEL has taken a forefront. It is now becoming more prominent in school conversations… and I love it! “SEL can help all… Continue reading Trends in Social Emotional Learning
Easy Easter Basket Ideas for Busy Moms
*This post contains affiliate links. Spring Traditions Easter is such a fun springtime tradition. I love how spring feels so hopeful. The warmer weather is really nice and the budding flowers are such a nice promise of what’s to come. Whether you celebrate Easter for religious reasons or for the cute bunny and goodies, it’s… Continue reading Easy Easter Basket Ideas for Busy Moms
5 Fun Family Game Night Recommendations
Over the holidays, we purchased a few new games to try out for Family Game Night. One of my many goals is always to bring more FUN and connection to our everyday. Throughout the year, certain games have become more popular in our household. We have tried and loved all of the following games. So,… Continue reading 5 Fun Family Game Night Recommendations
Self Care for March Madness – Grade School Edition
By Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese Most people associate “March Madness” with college basketball… However, any parent of a grade schooler knows that “March Madness” applies directly to them & their kiddos! This is the time of year, when project after project is due… When homework seems like it is taking even longer than before… When… Continue reading Self Care for March Madness – Grade School Edition
Read Along Books and Digital Sight Word Bundle
We are so excited to introduce our first Read Along Books Series in a Digital Sight Word Bundle. This package includes everything you need to help your child learn all 20 Sight Words in the first list of Baseball Words (Ball Words, Dolch Words, Fry Words). Teaching Sight Words Learning sight words can be a… Continue reading Read Along Books and Digital Sight Word Bundle