If you want to keep your kids’ brains engaged and keep them learning throughout the summer, check out these summer learning activities (that aren’t worksheets!). **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things Teachers Want Parents to Know
Want a positive and successful school year for your kids? Forging strong partnerships with their teachers is key! I asked educators to share some of the best ways parents can work alongside them, and here are the top 10 things they said teachers want parents to … [Read more...]
How to Have Your Own Summer Reading Program at Home
Whether your library isn’t yet hosting one or you’d simply like to do more on your own, here’s how to have your own summer reading program at home to encourage reading all summer long. (Includes resources for finding FREE summer reading prizes!) **Links in this post may be … [Read more...]
10 Strategies for a Great COVID School Year
This is going to be a challenging school year for most of us. But we, as parents, have a responsibility to help our kids make the best of it. And with these 10 strategies, I believe we can all have a great COVID school year. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. … [Read more...]
25 Outstanding Podcasts for Kids
My husband and I consume podcasts like candy. But I recently started listening to them with my kids, and now we’re ALL hooked! If you’re looking for activities that will provide fun and learning for your kids, check out these podcasts for kids! **Links in this post may be … [Read more...]
8 Drawing Tutorial YouTube Channels For Kids
Do you have budding artists at home who would love to learn how to draw? Check out these fun and easy-to-follow drawing tutorial YouTube channels for kids! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may … [Read more...]
10 Screen-Free Educational Activities
We have no shortage of educational apps and websites these days, which is great! But if you’re like me and you don’t want your kids sitting in front of a screen all day, here are 10 simple screen-free educational activities that will engage their brains without apps, videos, or … [Read more...]
How to Beat the Summer Slide: Preventing Summer Learning Loss in Your Kids
Today is the first day of summer, and by now I’m sure you and your kids have been enjoying all sorts of summer activities. I think it’s on every mom’s mind to maximize summer’s potential with fun activities, enriching experiences, and family vacations. But have you made a plan … [Read more...]