Autumn is arguably one of the very best seasons of all. The crisp air, colorful leaves, apple picking, pumpkin patches and hot cocoa are just a few of the things that make this season so magical. In another post this month about unique things to do with your family in fall, one of the ideas […]
Bedtime stories are traditional and expected. Most people say that they do read to their kids nightly or at least as often as possible when schedules allow. There is a lot of emphasis put on reading to your children in order for them to do better in school, but how must does reading to your […]
We have so many extraordinary things for families to do together in Illinois. One of those is the Kohl Children Museum. In recognition for its outstanding exhibits and impact on Chicagoland families, Kohl Children’s Museum was recently named one of the country’s Ten Best Children’s Museums by Parents Magazine. That is an incredible accomplishment!! I […]
When I can’t find things I need I tend to make them myself. Worksheets are not the greatest way to learn, but sometimes they really do help kids practice essential information and lock it into their repertoire of knowledge. Here are some dipthong worksheets that I created and I am offering them as free printables […]
Provide your child with food they will like to eat. Whether you pack your child’s lunch or have them eat at school, there is no way for you to ensure that they will eat what they should to get the nutrients they need. Many schools have a fantastic rule where kids are not allowed to […]
Creating a sensory bin is really fun because you get to make something wonderful for your child to be excited about! Even better, you can tailor it specifically to your child’s individual learning needs! This bin could certainly be used for children to learn the color purple, but it is to stimulate and hold your […]
I was doing a long term substitute job for a first grade class and had to teach the students their first introduction to fractions. I was planning math activities for their stations that day and thought that bowling would be a fun way to teach them the concepts that they needed to learn in order […]
Creating a sensory bin is so fun because you are making something wonderful for your child to be excited about!It is also Perfect because you can tailor it specifically to your child’s learning needs!This bin is not created for your child to learn the color green but rather to stimulate and hold your child’s attention […]
You will need: rubbing alcoholsturdy zip lock bags gallon sizemixing spoonwhite rice (not instant)liquid food coloringcookie sheet / drying traystorage container or baggie 1. In a gallon sized zip lock bag mix 2 tsp of rubbing alcohol and food coloring. (5 drops makes a pastel color and 25 makes a dark, deep color. Use any […]
If I can’t find the resources I need, I will make my own with exactly what I want. I’ve seen 1st grade comprehension stories with topics so boring that no child will retain the information. So, I made stories about exciting topics like toys, puppies, snacks, kitties and more. I also wanted stories that were […]
