Are you looking for Easter Basket Fillers for Easter this year? What do you do if you can't get to the store (like during the outbreak) or when you realize that the Amazon orders probably won't arrive in time for Easter? With Read More
300 + ULTIMATE LIST Free Educational Websites for kids, parents & teachers!
These free educational websites for kids are awesome! These are my favorite free sights & they are only free right now due to school closures. I have other posts with specific topics, like How to Learn States and Capitals with a Read More
How to Learn States and Capitals – Songs, YouTube Videos & Websites for kids!
Yesterday, I received an email from a parent asking for advice on teaching geography to kids. She wrote, "I have three kids, and we are working on geography while they are home. I wanted to see if you had any suggestions on how to teach them Read More
Stained Glass Sidewalk Chalk Art with Kids
If we had to pick one item to use outside, it would have to be sidewalk chalk. During this 'stuck-at-home' time that we are in right now, it's important to find some ways to keep ourselves & our kids busy, but not just with busywork, Read More
Masks and Respirators – What you Really Need to Know to be Protected
There is a lot of misinformation flying around on the news, in conversations with friends, and on the internet. One of the biggest areas of confusion seems to be surrounding the topic of masks. Today, we are going to share the Read More
Stained Glass with Washable Window Chalk
I've seen some of the most adorable ideas lately! So many of these ideas have been picked up by my friends and neighbors. I've loved the Stained Glass Sidewalk Chalk drawings and the Neighborhood Bear Hunts. Read More
Disney CARS Traffic Light Treats
A few years ago, we had a Disney Cars themed birthday party and today I wanted to share a fun treat that we made for the party! I just found these pictures again today, while the kids and I were looking through our son's old birthday party Read More
15 Kid-Friendly April Fool’s Day Pranks
Who doesn't love one of the silliest, wackiest and most fun days of the year? Our kids love April Fool's Day! They think that it is a hilarious, confusing and downright sneaky day that they've all come to enjoy. The true amazement is Read More
Everything you need while you’re stuck at home.
I wanted to give you a place to get everything that you need, in case you're stuck at home. I've shared my favorite free educational websites for kids and even my favorite free teaching resources, so today I want to share ideas to Read More
Quality Water is Easy with Primo
Do you ever think about how much the things that you do, every day, make a difference to our world? Do you ever think about how these daily things impact our families? Something as simple, but important, as water can have one of the Read More
Easy and Effective Reward System for Kids
This is, by far, the easiest and most effective reward system for kids that I have done. I've shared this before but had to do so again because it is a reward system that works so well! As an elementary teacher, I tried so many Read More
Giant List of Companies Offering FREE educational Subscriptions & Materials due to School Closings
Updated with more free educational subscriptions! School closures due to the spread of this virus is leaving parents, teachers, and students looking for options. While many of us will be homeschooling our children, we will also be Read More
For Teachers: List of Companies Offering Free Tools, Free Subscriptions, and Free Resources for Teachers Moving to Teaching Online.
I wanted to share these Free Resources for Teachers & Schools Shifting Online. With so many schools closing right now, many districts are moving their in-person instruction to online instruction. Finding high-quality classroom resources is Read More
Fluffy Slime Recipe (non-sticky slime!)
Today we are making fluffy slime ... it's the perfect non-sticky slime! Our kids have always wanted to make slime, but I wondered how to make slime less sticky. Once we figured it out, we were ready to make our homemade Read More
DIY hand sanitizer (& more)
Update: This post was originally shared in 2015, but with the Coronavirus spreading, it is getting harder to get hand sanitizer in stores or online, so I wanted to reshare today's recipe to help you learn how to make your own hand Read More
Studies Prove cuddling our children makes them more successful as adults
Did you know that cuddling our children now will make them more successful as adults? It's true! Science proves that kids need to be hugged for 15 seconds or more and today we are diving into just how important it really is for Read More
Top 5 MUST-SEE changes to Cinderella’s Castle at Disney!
Today's we have a Disney Insider sharing the Top 5 MUST-SEE changes to Cinderella's Castle at Disney! Walt Disney World is in its final stages of all of the massive preparation required for its 50th Anniversary. It's going to be a big Disney Read More
Kids waking too early? Try this!
Are your kids waking too early? Do you wish your children would sleep in just a little later? I understand completely! When your kids are waking too early in the morning, it can make them tired, cranky and they don't feel their best. Overall, Read More
Chilled Southwestern Quinoa Salad
This chilled Southwestern Quinoa Salad is the perfect (easy) recipe! You can use it as a main dish or as a side dish. If you are just starting on your Clean-Eating journey, check out this post about How to start eating clean. In Read More
The Best FreeTime Unlimited apps to use in the car: no WiFi needed!
The Best FreeTime Unlimited apps to use in the car: no WiFi needed! During a fun trip to Hilton Head (a four-hour car-trip), we were once again reminded of the beauty of the Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet. I’m telling you - I don’t Read More
