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Time Saving Classroom Resources
One activity bag full of fun for learning. Is it possible? Yes! I carefully scoured Pinterest (it’s a hard job), looking for fabulous ideas to take on vacation with us. I had specific criteria: they had to be simple, interactive, fun, and the supplies had to be similar for easier organization. We love to travel, but […]
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 […]
Sand Art With Kids We absolutely love sand art! Not only is the final product beautiful, the dumping and color layering can be quite therapeutic! And this method is Kid Proof! We also added GLITTER to some of our creations to make Glitter Sand Art. Scroll down for all my SAND ART tips… How to make your own […]
Are you ready for a Summer Challenge? I am always impressed by moms who take an idea and run with it. In this case, this was a personal friend of mine. She developed a Summer Points system for her 3 children. I find it hard enough to figure out a basic summer plan, but she […]
In some parts of the world, it’s always swim season! If you have a swimmer in your home, then you know the chlorine smell. Do you have swimmers in your home too? We believe that learning to swim is an important Life Skill. Do you spend a lot of time at the pool in the summer? Do […]
Trying to motivate your kids to learn over the summer? It seems like a lost cause sometimes. I get stressed out knowing that I’m responsible for my kids learning all.summer.long, In fact, as early as April I get “PTSD” (Pre Traumatic Summer Disorder). I start signing up for camps, swim team, and Vacation Bible School…. […]
