Prepare for kindergarten with "Are We Ready"
Chocolate Chip Cookies on my YouTube Channel
School is out and kids are stuck at home. I’ve always wanted to start making videos to go along with activities on my blog, but now I have a reason. I wanted to find a way to connect with my kids, so here it is! My YouTube Channel. I’ve noticed a lot of errors and
Little Free Library
We finally did it! We have a Little Free Library in our yard. I’ve wanted one of these for years. My husband and kids were NOT as enthusiastic. They said that putting a library in our front yard was the ultimate nerd-alert. I’ve been looking on Pinterest for Little Free Library ideas, but I am
Writing Papers for Early Writers
At the beginning of kindergarten, I usually start kids off with blank paper, so they can explore. I let them play around with crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Some kids have lots of experience with these materials, while they are new to others. One tool I love to introduce is Rock Crayons. They are the
Creating a Space for Writing and Art
After school was out for the Summer, I received an email from a parent. She was hoping to get some handwriting ideas for her future first grader, since they had decided that improving handwriting would make a goal for the Summer. I was on vacation at the time, but my mind started racing with ideas.
Documenting Your Days
It’s been quite a week around here. We broke a snow record that was set over a hundred years ago. I keep telling my kids to really enjoy this because they may never see snow like this, in our area, again in their lifetimes. I absolutely LOVE a good snow day. I know, as a