There is more to Valentine’s day to be celebrated in February, there are quite a few more wonderful celebrations and holidays. As we love to read we’ve put together a list of Books to Read in February that fit many of the fun celebrations. 1. Snoopy for President! First on the list of Books to Read in February Snoopy for President is the…
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity to do some crafting! Whether at home or in the classroom, making crafts is an excellent way for kids to get creative! Nothing beats a craft homemade with love, and it’s the perfect gift for a relative or a new art piece that can be framed for all to see….
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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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The Benefits of STEM for Kindergarten When people think about STEM, there is no doubt that it is an important part of an older student’s learning-but what about STEM for kindergarten? Is STEM learning important for kids as young as 5, and if so, why? In short, yes. STEM learning is important even at the kindergarten level. It has many…
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Say HELLO to Kindergarten Book Cards Have you discovered BOOM Learning? We all know kids love technology and this is one you will love too! Once, you do there is no going back. I love kindergarten BOOM cards and the digital flexibility that they offer in the classroom. Whether you are teaching virtually or face-to-face, BOOM Cards are a great…
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Winter is such a fun season to do experiments. What better time of the year to grow blue icy looking crystals or to explore the characteristics of snow and ice? If you’ve got a little one that is excited to learn all kinds of new things, you will love these winter science experiments we have featured. 1. Does Snow Sink or Float…
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Who doesn’t love a fun snowman treat during the winter? This is perfect for your classroom or kitchen at home with your kids. Combine a few sweet (no cooking needed) ingredients and you have a fun afternoon snack. If you are like me and live in Texas, this may be the only way to build a snowman too. 😉 We…
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If you have ever heard me speak at a conference or your school’s professional development, then you know that I am a play dough super fan. Play dough offers so many benefits for our young learners. For most children, it is simply fun and engaging but as an educator, I can tell you it is so much more. Play dough…
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What is a sight word? Sight words are words that do not follow rules of spelling (standard phonetic patterns) or decoding, so children must memorize them. Starting in kindergarten, students are required to learn sight words as part of their balanced reading instruction. Teachers usually pick either the Dolch Words list or the Fry Words list to plug into their…
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A party where you can create your perfect have chocolate with syrup, candy canes, marshmallows all in one yummy cup? Yes, please! Shutterfly has created a fun idea for your next holiday party and best of all, they’ve even included free printables. Creating a hot chocolate bar is quite simple and with the holidays knocking on our door, you’ll want…
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Colder months of the year bring many opportunities to stay t inside (where it’s warm) and get creative with kids. We’ve found some cool winter craft for kids that are great both for the classroom or to do at home, all being easy and frugal. 1. Doily Snowman Craft We’re kicking of this list of winter crafts for kids with a…
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Santa baby, welcome to my kitchen! With all of the holiday parties coming up, I am always looking for fun but easy Christmas themed desserts to bring. I also love that my kids enjoy making fun stuff like this. These Santa cupcakes are perfect to bring to your child’s school or any holiday event you are attending this season. INGREDIENTS…
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Baking Christmas cookies with my kids is one of my favorite holiday traditions. Each year, we spend an entire day making a dozen different kinds of cookies. We divide them up into holiday tins and give each family a cookie tin on Christmas. We make a few extra tins too for neighbors and close friends. Today, we are sharing one…
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