I see a lot of Elf on the Shelf controversy these days. Parents either love it or hate it. The Elf on the Shelf can be work intensive for parents, but kids enjoy it so much that they expect it year after year. Our Elf hasn't shown up yet. I'm thinking that he intends to appear when our Christmas tree appears. Don't worry. It will be in the next few days. I'm surprised the … [Read more...]
Learning Activities for Fall
Fall is here and that means it’s the perfect time to create fun outdoor learning opportunities for your child. Your child may be learning a ton at school, but nothing is better than creating various learning opportunities for your own child. Nobody knows your kids better than you do! Here are some easy learning activities that you can do with your children when fall … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for a Seamless Back to School Transition
Have you ever had those weeks where life is a whirlwind of school, school meetings, orientations, sports practices and church? The back to school transition is especially hard for families who take a break from the rigid school schedules and just enjoy the summers. The best part of summer is the vacation from the crazy mornings! Soccer started back up; we've had a … [Read more...]
21 Johnny Appleseed Activities for Kids
Kids love crunching into sweet, ripe apples. Though we eat them all year round in our house, fall is definitely apple season! Living in Florida, I've never actually seen an apple tree or have had a chance to visit an orchard. It's a bucket list item for me for sure! I loved the story of Johnny Appleseed when I was growing up and my kids do too. I've rounded up some … [Read more...]
First Grade English Worksheets: Wizard of Oz themed
My seven year old loves to do math assignments. His math homework us always done quickly and accurately. However, his spelling and English homework always take us much longer. He completes it accurately and correctly but slowly...because he spends so much time complaining about how much he dislikes it. I get it. In this day and age we spend more time pounding out words on … [Read more...]