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Time Saving Classroom Resources
Use the Five Finger Rule Is your child having a problem choosing a Just Right Book? Maybe you as the parent, grandparent, or teacher is having difficulty finding books that fits your reader. If you’re not sure what their reading level is, that’s okay! Let’s learn how to choose a book for your little reader […]
Ready to wow your kids and neighbors with a Spider Man Pumpkin? I still remember making my kids a Mickey Mouse pumpkin when they were little…. they told me it would be fun, they said the kids would like it, they said it was a fun family tradition. Well, not so much! It wore me […]
What do Kids Need Today? I initially wrote this post as part of my “Annual Parenting Check-Up”, but I’ve referred to it over and over again just for the quote in the picture below. Knowledge is a commodity, we have access to all the world’s knowledge on our phones while driving70 mph down the highway. […]
This has been my favorite Halloween Pumpkin Craft for years! Not only does it keep them busy with all of the torn paper, but it isn’t scary. This Halloween craft ranks right up there with my favorite Tie-Dyed Turkey. We’ve also made a Snow Globe Paper Craft using the same torn paper technique. I don’t know about […]
Do you have a 4th grader? Yay for you because fourth graders in the United States and their families will gain free admission to all of America’s National Parks, federal lands, and waters. This initiate was started during the 2015-2016 school year. You can read more about our experience at Rocky National Park (click here). […]
We love going to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Our love for the Rockies started on our honeymoon. Now we are thrilled to be able to share the experience of this amazing park with our children. I love hikes that have some water component… all of these do and they’re all under 5 miles. If […]
