Learning

After school activities for kids and resources for learning and supplementing school work at home. Additional classroom resources, how to support your child’s teacher, and other teaching guides, printables, activities, and ideas.

  • A classroom scene where students are joyfully participating in the Phonics Time Cheer, with the teacher holding up a phonics sound card. The children are moving, smiling, and fully engaged in the activity, creating a lively and interactive learning environment.

    Get Your Class Cheering: Phonics Time Cheer

    Phonics Time Cheer: A Fun Way to Learn Sounds! Looking for an exciting way to introduce a new phonics sound or concept? Say hello to the Phonics Time cheer! Getting Started: First, I started this little routine with my small groups. Then, it was such a hit that I brought it into the whole classroom. […]

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  • Preschool child playing with magnetic letters to learn the alphabet and letter recognition.

    5 Simple Tips to Get Your Child Ready for Reading

    Are You Interested in Raising a Reader? Every caregiver dreams of raising a confident reader. But when it comes to getting your preschooler on the path to reading, it can feel like a mystery. How do you turn their curiosity into a love for letters, sounds, and eventually, books? In this post, I’ll share five […]

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  • Audiobooks audio books for kids

    Best Audiobooks for Kids: A Lifesaver for Parents

    Beauty of Audiobooks As a mom and educator, I know that children thrive on structure and routine. One of my favorite parenting trick is listening to audiobooks. This is our favorite family car trip and quiet-time activity. Not only do audiobooks improve vocabulary and comprehension, but they are also highly entertaining too! I feel guilty […]

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  • A happy child playing outdoors in a sunny backyard, wearing casual summer clothes. The child is fully engaged in play, running through the grass with a carefree expression. Nearby, a small timer, like the Time Timer, sits on a table, subtly showing the countdown. The scene captures the essence of joyful, unstructured "free time" during a relaxed summer day.

    “Free Time” – Two Magic Words

    A Mom Hack That Changed My Life: Embracing “Free Time” I’m about to share a little secret that transformed my mom life. And yes, I know that sounds dramatic, but I promise you—it’s the real deal. Last summer, I discovered the magic of a simple phrase: “Free Time.” If you’re a teacher, this phrase will […]

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    How To Hold A Pencil: Pencil Grip Trick

    How To Teach Your Child To Hold A Pencil Correctly Is your child struggling with how to hold a pencil?  Maybe they hold it with their fist or struggle to pinch it. Most children can hold a pencil or crayon properly between the ages of 3 and 3 ½.  The older a child gets, the harder […]

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  • 7 Tips to Prepare your Child for Middle School

    Are you preparing your child for Middle School this summer?  It can be nerve wracking to start at a new school.  This post cover Middle School transition tips:  lockers, school supplies, lunch, and attending an open house.  We are far from experts but have 2 of our kids have successfully survived middle school.  We found that […]

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