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Time Saving Classroom Resources
Have you wondered what you’ll do when the kids go to school? Have you lost site of your goals and dreams? How can you discover the unique plan for your life? What will you do when the kids leave? *gulp* Background: I recently had the opportunity to hear Christian author and speaker, Kathi Lipp. Her […]
Kid Accessible Items Do you have a “Kid Sized House”? My friend Kara Carrero and I were just talking about it. In fact, we recorded the podcast here. What exactly is a Kid Sized House? It’s one where kids can access items easily in your home. When my kids do things for themselves and feel […]
Successful Chaperoning. I’ve taken groups of children everywhere from Dairy Queen to Mount Vernon. I’ve gone as the classroom teacher and as a chaperoning parent. Chaperoning is not for the faint of heart! Read to find out 8 tips for Leading a Small Group of Children, 5 Questions to Ask Before You Leave, and […]
Is the classroom teacher or special family member having a baby? This DIY book of advice is perfect! Why not ask for some advice from the little people (students) in your child’s life. My friend Bernadette remembered a book we made years ago and wanted to recreate it. She asked for some sample questions and promised to […]
Would you like to take a step back in time? How about when there weren’t any electricity or cars? That far back? Well, you’re in luck! Williamsburg, Virginia is that kind of place. Why should you visit Williamsburg? The first words my 9-year-old said were… “This is just like Disney World, except educational!” (translation: Thanks […]
Used with permission from Bright Sides Designs – just $1.25 to download! Keeping my kid’s little “love tanks” full has been one of my secrets to successful parenting (so far). When my kids have full love tanks they are happier, play by themselves, fight less, are open to instruction (both discipline and school). Empty love […]
