I shared at the beginning of the year that my goal was to get back to more personal posts. Now that it's the end of January, ahh no, February, I sat here thinking what can I write about? My original plan for February was a semi-sappy post about how awesome my husband is. Not because I'm that person who feels the need to proclaim my love for ...
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School Success Through Play
During my time as a teacher, I always made outside play a priority. Just like learning your ABC's and 123's, outside play is vital to academics. I am sharing some of the ways that getting outside can help kids achieve school success through play. Just because school is back in session, doesn’t mean kids should lose out on creative ...
10 Halloween Class Party Ideas
I'm sharing 10 Halloween Class party ideas I found while planning my kiddos' parties. Also how you can save money on all those printable activities! Halloween Bingo Game from Crazy Little Projects Graveyard Pudding Cups from Party Pinching Play-doh Monster Kit with Free Printable from Becoming Martha Halloween Photo Booth Free ...
Parent Guide to Surviving Field Day
I don't know about your children's school but ours ends the school year with a huge field day. It is a sweaty, hot, exhausting event that the kids love. As a teacher I enjoyed it but as a parent eh not so much. I mean don't get me wrong. I'm always there, volunteering, cheering my kids on as my pale Irish skin burns in the sun. Are you a Field Day ...
How to Spot the Crunchy Mom on the First Day of School
We are officially saying goodbye to Summer today. My kiddos are starting at a new school, leaving one they had been at forever. This year is a time of a lot of changes for us. Naturally I want to make friends with the other moms but can I find my people? So I thought it might be important to share how to spot the crunchy mom on the first day of ...
