Spring is here! Well, on the calendar it says Spring but outside, I still see snow so I am not sure what’s up with that. Anyway, I LOVE Spring. Bring on the sun, flowers, insect studies, beautiful colors in nature and all things warm. Winter weather and boots are fun for about five minutes and then I am ready for…
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So, if you follow my Facebook page (and you should!), you may have seen an article I shared the other day by Kara of ALLterNATIVElearning.com. The article was called Parenting Without Saying No, and it made some good points: 1. We say no too often and too easily. 2. Constant use of the word “no” isn’t very effective. 3. Telling our children what…
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Do you have any left over Easter eggs? Well, before you put them away until next year, use them to make this fun baby bird next craft. You kids will LOVE this adorable activity, perfect for any classroom or home art project. MATERIALS 2 Brown Paper Lunch Bags Shredded Brown Paper 4 Plastic Easter Eggs—2 blue, 2 red Paper—orange, black,…
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I’m super excited to finally finish my center tubs for MARCH. I uploaded my Literacy Centers last week and tonight I finally posted my Math Centers. I have tons of thematic units already created but since my class this year has different needs, I wanted to create new ones. Instead of sticking with one theme, I went with several…
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Planning a trip to the zoo? Make ahead this fun, easy snack for the zoo that your kids will love. This zoo snack is so easy that your kids could almost do by themselves. We love a good themed snack too, perfect for zoo lovers of all ages. My family is really fortunate to have a great zoo in where…
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Spring break is a time to relax with your family. It’s a time to reconnect with your loved ones, spending quality time with each other. One of the best (and most fun) ways to do this is to take a family trip. When you take a family trip over spring break, you’re guaranteed to have fun! Here are a few…
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Butterfly Rice Krispy Treats Are you ready for Spring? We sure are. I can’t wait to smell the flowers blooming and feel the sun on my face. Butterflies, Easter bunnies, jumping in the splash pad. Sign. Me. Up. With kids in tow, making fun treats is always a family favorite. Today we are sharing these adorable Spring butterfly rice krispy…
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If you are like most teachers, you are stressed out, exhausted and counting down to the last day of school! The problem with that is you always feel tired, depleted and constantly empty. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could learn to live a balanced life with freedom to spend time with your family, have energy to take care of…
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We have a wonderful selection of spring science ideas for the curious little minds ready for you. These fun experiments and science projects are perfect both for classroom and to do at home and we really hope you will give all of them a go. 1. Grass Heads While this one requires some patience it certainly is one of the…
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Five Must-Try Treats You’ll Only Find At Disney World When it’s time to plan my Disney Vacation, there are a few big things I try to establish upfront. What parks will I visit? What rides are must-do’s? Are there new shows should I check out? And – just as importantly – what am I going to eat? Disney World is…
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Date Night Ideas for Parents This post is just in time for Valentine’s Day! These ideas are for all you parents looking for some last minute ideas for a great night on V Day. The dates are easy to put together and require very little planning. Some of them even involve the kids, for the parents who couldn’t find a…
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Even if you are not a fan of Valentine’s Day, hanging out with your best friends or just staying in and eating treats is always fun. These Love Stinks cupcakes are the perfect addition to any Galentine’s dinner or your anti-Valentine’s party, even if it is a party of one. Who doesn’t love a good poop emoji cupcake? Supplies 12…
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New Mom, New Year Hey mamas. It’s a NEW YEAR. We’ve got new goals that usually include things that make us look good, feel good and live our best life. If you are a new mom, you don’t want to miss this post! I’ve teamed up with BabbleBoxx to showcase a few amazing products and companies. Today I sharing with…
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