I’ve been a “rock nerd” my whole life. I remember starting my collection with any rocks that sparkled, when I was about 5 years old. I had a rock box that I added my precious stones to. My mom used to ask, “Are you going to save those forever? What in the world are you
One of the reasons I started this blog was to share experiences that I have with my family. I want families to see that EVERYTHING we do has an impact on our literacy lives. From the time my kids were very young I’ve tried to encourage them to try new activities. They helped me in
Oh, I can’t even begin to describe my joy when a LeapFrog box arrives in the mail for me! There are a few LeapFrog products that I absolutely can’t live without in my classroom. 1. The Letter Factory DVD I’ve mentioned a time or 100 that this is the best product EVER made by any
Are you ready for the fun and festivities of the day? I know I am! The cookies are baked, the fried chicken has been ordered, and 60 of my closest friends are coming for a picnic. It’s shaping up to be a fun day! If your kids are anything like mine, they will eat too
CC, like most young ones I know, loves holidays. She loves everything about celebrating – eating good food, visiting friends and family, and most of all decorating. You can look in just about every room in our home and she has added her own brand of decoration in random places – an collection of orange