I can hardly believe it is halfway through October. It feels like time speeds up when we enter the last few months of the year. Thankfully there is still plenty of time for some fun Halloween activities with the kids. This time of year has us running quite a bit, but this Fizzing Halloween Science takes just minutes […]
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Book Activity for Charlotte’s Web
Sitting on the colored carpet squares, listening as the teacher read, I fought back tears. After all she had done for Wilbur, Charlotte was gone, never to see her babies be born in the spring. Charlotte’s Web was one of my favorite books growing up, and I couldn’t wait to share this timeless classic with my […]
Simple Way to Teach Kids to Give Back
Each year the sound of the bell ringing by the red kettle at the grocery store brings back childhood memories. Each year my mom would give me a bit of change to drop into the Salvation Army kettle. As we enter the holiday season it’s important to remember it isn’t just about family and kids circling […]
Practicing Spelling Words with Beads
When I mention spelling lists, what comes to mind? Maybe you remember writing the same words over and over again when you were in school. Or maybe you think about the drama of getting your own child to practice spelling for homework. This year we are trying a new spelling curriculum, one that doesn’t actually […]
