The past school year (and then some) has been rough for a lot of people. Kids that thrive on social interaction have felt isolated. Masks, social distancing, excessive screen time–it’s all been hard. Learning has not only been lost but in some cases it’s regressed. That doesn’t even cover how parents have felt about the […]
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teacher appreciation ideas: free gift card printables
It’s Teacher Appreciation week! I think we can all agree it’s been a weird school year (and a half), right? And if I’m being totally honest, it hasn’t been my favorite. Some of you might be aware that this is our first year not homeschooling. Although my kids have loved being around friends more now […]
movies and books for Earth Day
Earth Day is next week, are you doing anything? I still remember the year that my parents bought an orange tree to plant in the backyard. We enjoyed fresh orange juice from the tree for years to come. I think that Earth Day is a great chance to talk to our kids about the earth. […]
the best children’s books for Black History Month
I have always loved to read. Since our son was born almost 11 years ago we’ve been trying to instill that love in our children. As such, it is my belief that you can never have too many books. Although, our bookshelves might disagree. Today I’ve rounded up some of the best children’s books for […]
winter writing prompts for homeschool
Well, this post went up about a week behind schedule, but I finally got it up. And with it I have now completed writing prompts for each month of the year! Since this was my goal all along I’m pretty pleased with myself. With these winter writing prompts you can now find a full year’s […]