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Time Saving Classroom Resources
S’mores with Kids. Are you looking for a fun family tradition to share with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day? How about some indoor s’mores? Have your kids make the cute I Love You Sign Language card while you get the supplies together. While this may not be our idea of a “fun date” […]
Monster Donut! Want something that’s fun, easy, and not-so-scary for Halloween? Look no further than the Monster Donut. It’s perfect for Room Moms planning class parties or for a little Halloween fun. We never do anything scary at our house, these teeth are about as risky as we get. Really pushing the limits! Supplies needed: […]
Sneaky Math with Scrabble Family Game Night with some deceptively educational math. I love games that bring the entire family together, but Scrabble is truly my all time favorite. Math practice is not always fun: math “problems”, math worksheets, flashcards, skill programs, etc. So, we solved this problem by doing a little sneaky math with one of our most […]
Bunny pancakes – Hop on over for breakfast or lunch or dinner with Bunny HOPcakes. However your family rolls, these will work for you. If I can makes these, so can you! Pancake Recipe: we followed our favorite Greek Yogurt Pancake Recipe. Topping Options: Eyes – blueberries, M & M’s, banana slice, chocolate […]
I just read a powerful article (here) by Tim Elmore, on the involvement of parents in their children’s sports. We’ve all seen the helicopter parent, the one who yells from the sidelines, and the one that coaches all the time…even when they’re not the coach. This type of behavior really wears children out and can […]
Do you have a central location for your computer, laptop, or tablet? When Staples contacted me (yes, me!) and offered us an Acer Chromebook, we knew we were ready to set up our Family’s Computer Center. We’ve been researching the best ideas for having a internet-safe center. I’ll be honest, this whole computer things makes […]
