Simple Elementary Reading Specialist Room Are you looking for ideas to set up your small elementary classroom or a reading room? I hope so! In my professional life, I'm an elementary reading specialist. I recently moved to a new school and "inherited" quite a bit of stuff that was left behind. I wanted to give the room a complete makeover. One that was fresh and welcoming to both students and teachers. I'm a visual person, so I searched everywhere for some small classroom ideas. Alas, I … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
School Skills for Summer – Elementary
Welcome to summer! All kids need some School Skill practice over the summer. The dreaded Summer Slide sounds terrifying! Sometimes I have the best intentions for summer, but then go down the rabbit hole (internet) looking for ideas on things to do with my children. I want something that's not too hard, not too easy, but just right, AND only takes 20 minutes each day. I've got it! Look no further than this elementary school list. Start your child on the grade he or she will be going into … [Read more...]
Leprechaun Footprints
Little Leprechaun Footprints Have you ever wondered how to make those cute little footprints for Leprechauns? Does your family enjoy a little Leprechaun mischief on St. Patrick's Day? Maybe you make a wee little Leprechaun trap or try to lure them in with rainbow cookies. It's time to embrace the mischief that a Leprechaun can bring. That may just mean making little green footprints on the bathroom floor or even on the toilet seat with some green food coloring in the toilet (hee hee)! … [Read more...]
Top Gifts for Tweens
Do you have a tween boy or girl who has a birthday? Here's a list of tween gift ideas put together with help from the awesome Busy Kids Happy Mom Facebook community. Top 11 Tween Boy Gifts Nerf Toys - Nerf guns, Flag Football, Lazer Tag, Basketballs Legos - Favorite sets are: Chima, Hero Factory, Minifigures, and Lego books. Helicopter (remote control) iPod Touch and accessories Outside gear - new Razor Scooter, skateboard, and helmet Angry Birds Star Wars toy … [Read more...]