‘Tis the season of holiday recitals, travel logistics, school breaks, turkey brining, photo taking, candle lighting, gift planning, and tree decorating… along with the task of somehow making it all seem effortlessly magical. Oh, and don’t forget teacher gifts! Not only because they really, really, really deserve it, but the little things that make the … Continue reading 5 Gifts Teachers Want (But Won’t Ask For)
For those of us parenting through these uncertain times, one thing has felt absolutely certain: our children have not been getting all the education they have needed or would normally receive. And now summer is here. Our children need to be outdoors running, swimming, reestablishing connections to others and to the world that once was. … Continue reading Lessons in Empathy and Proactivity: Two Great Summer Reads for Upper Elementary Students and Middle Schoolers
Your child is reading a novel. That is a good thing! But you might actually like to know a bit more about the subject: What lessons or ideas does the novel have to offer? What is my child taking from it? How well is my child understanding it? Why this book? If you are like … Continue reading 5 Parent Hacks for Discussing a Novel You Haven’t Read
Here are two easy Easter crafts you can do with your kiddos using materials that you most likely already have. We’ve included directions for handprint bunnies and mosaic eggs. You’ll need just a few materials for each craft: We got the idea for this cute handprint bunny activity from the One Little Project blog. To … Continue reading Easy Easter Paper Crafts