• Homework Help for Busy Readers – Sliders

    Deluxe Durable Plastic Eye Lighter Reading Guide Strip (4 pack) Here’s a super helpful tip for your readers!  I’ve always called these “sliders” because they slide through books.  These are usually purchased for one of the following reasons: a.  Child is having trouble “tracking” (losing their place in a long piece of text) b.  They […]

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  • Homework Help for Busy Kids – shopping list

    Here’s my Amazon Wish list to help us get on track for Back-to-School homework time:Isokinetics Inc. Brand Exercise Disc / Balance Cushion – 14″ Diameter – BlueIt comes inflated and is perfect for a “wiggly” child or anxious one.  It’s like sitting on an exercise ball, but it fits right in your seat.  I had students […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Daddy Dollars & Mommy Mart

    Just in time for Back-to-School, Carmela is here to share how she keeps her kids motivated throughout the school year.  She told me that the Dad Dollars and Mommy Mart reminded her of Summer Points.  She has four boys, ages 11, 10, 6 and 1.  Great for teaching responsibility and not nagging! Background I started […]

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  • Sticky Situations

    Looking for a great daily devotional to share with your elementary age kids?  Look no further than Sticky Situations!  This was specifically written for ages 6-10.  It covers everything from peer pressure, to serving others, to sibling rivalry, and handling money.  It also contains scripture references.  Good for 365 days of the year! I put […]

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  • Make the Most of Your Mothering – join MOPS or MOMSnext

    {Better Moms Make a Better World}   I can’t say enough about joining a MOPS or MOMSnext group in your area! If you are looking for encouragement, friendship, and support in your mothering journey then MOPS or MOMSnext are for you! I found: -hope -friends -a break (MOPS has childcare!!!!!! Need I say more?) -support […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Math Superstars {free printable}

    Woot!  Woot!  Stacy is a huge fan of Math Superstars and incorporated it into Summer Points this year.  Both of her kids have been wildly successful with the program.  In fact, it’s her son’s favorite way to earn points! I’ve always called it Math Superstars, but the site I’m going to share with you calls […]

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