As kids grow, they’ll have many opportunities to make friends. Sometimes, temporary friends at the playground. Other friends will become lifelong, like a neighborhood pal, or school buddy. Still others will come in and out of their lives. As a parent, my role in helping kids make friends is one of model, guide and cheerleader. […]
How to Help Your Struggling Reader
Reading has been such a huge part of my life, I worried my boys wouldn’t love reading as much as I do. Or they might struggle as readers (a very vivid concern since as a homeschool mom, my job is to teach them to read!). When I hear moms agonizing over the slow progress of […]
Homeschool Field Trip at The Big E – New England!
Planning field trips for my kids is possibly the best part of homeschooling! I love travel, so I love the opportunity to plan trips that either go along with our yearly topics, or just allow us to explore places, ideas, and learning! One of our favorite annual experiences is a homeschool field trip to The […]
How To Be a Hero for Kids (+ FREE Printable List!)
One thing I’ve learned as a parent is: kids love heroes. From the moment they latch onto a favorite book series or comic superhero, kids are obsessed. But what makes a hero? And how can YOU be one to your kids? Thinking about what brings that spark of admiration to my own boys’ eyes, I […]
DIY Personalized Name Letter Craft Tutorial
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Plasti Dip. All opinions are 100% mine. They say the first kid gets the baby album, and the rest get nothing? That’s how it’s been for my second son when it comes to putting name letters on his bedroom door! My firstborn had his […]
Loaded Nacho Flatbread Pizza Recipe for Summer!
Our family loves pizza! Pizza (and pizza dough!) is the main reason we can’t quite break up with grains entirely (even though we have made a decent gluten free pizza in the past!). Making pizza on a pizza steel (which my husband loves and thinks is the best way to do pizza!) requires us to […]
How to Teach Grammar to Multiple Levels Simultaneously!
You might think as a certified English teacher, I had no qualms about teaching grammar to my children. However, our English language is complex. I also love grammar rabbit trails! I need a program detailed AND focused to keep me on track and not confuse my new grammar learners. I enjoyed Logic of English Foundations […]
7 Must-Have Swim Items for Pool or Beach
We spent the last four summers as members of a swim and tennis club. We also visit our Connecticut shoreline frequently as well. Over the years, I learned a thing or two about gearing up for swimming with the kids. Here’s a few must-have swim items to pack for the pool or beach this summer. […]
Paint Chip Poetry & other Poetry Games!
Poetry gets a bad rap. Maybe it was force-fed at school. Taught by a less-than-enthusiastic teacher. Or perhaps the instruction got too technical. Too sappy. Too goofy. All of the above? The best way to cut to the FUN of poetry is simple. Play a game! Engage kids in word play with poetry games to […]
Summer Fruit Tea Recipe – Easy to Make!
You know what the best part of summer is? Delicious cold beverage concoctions we get to enjoy on the daily! Of course, as I have learned, these delicious treats are full of sugar and other bad-for-you ingredients. So I had to come up with an alternative. This summer fruit tea recipe will replace all those […]
