It's time for STAIR BALL! Too much inside time making your kids go crazy? We are always looking for fun, no-plug-needed activities to play. We love a game or activity that gets us moving. One thing I love about this game is that your child can play it with someone or alone. You only need one piece of equipment and I guarantee you'll work up a sweat My 8 year old came up with this awesome game and wants to share it with you. It's called "Stair Ball". I like to describe it like volleyball … [Read more...]
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Do-It-Yourself Summer School
When I stumbled upon this idea, I thought it was the most brilliant idea I'd ever come up with! :) Have you heard of the dreaded "Summer Slide" where children learn up to 3 months of learning over the summer? This means that if they don't do any work over the summer, they can be start the next school year behind their peers. Not only is this super discouraging, but it sets them up to for being catch-up all year. How about a little DIY Summer School? Read on to find out how you can do this … [Read more...]
How to Teach Letters and Sounds to Preschoolers
How to Teach Letters and Sounds to Preschoolers Do you know how to teach letters and sounds to preschoolers? It's something all parents and teachers are anxious for their children to know. Maybe you've been trying out some simple strategies or made the Who Am I? book. This strategy is so simple, I wish they would give it away for free. In fact, the principal I worked for purchased 10 copies for each Kindergarten class so that parents could borrow it. Why? It's simple, effective, and … [Read more...]
Product Review: Mission Unboxable
We had the opportunity to receive a Mission Unboxable Spy Kit! I was intrigued by this set because Lisa and her children developed them. There are 13 kits designed to delight and intrigue. With a subscription, they are delivered to your front door each month! What kid doesn’t love mystery and Top Secret missions? Secret missions include spy gear, disguise kits, fingerprint analysis, decoders, get-away cars, target practice, bird watching (yes, bird watching), bouncy balls and much, much … [Read more...]