Right now, I have every. single. word. of Frozen, The Little Mermaid AND Beauty and the Beast memorized. For this, I would like to give a big “thanks, but but no thanks” to Mother Nature. We’ve been kept inside by rain, wind and cold weather. All of that has lead to some nasty colds, which […]
5 Ways to Celebrate MilKids in April
Happy Month of the Military Child!
7 Things to Know about Gifted Kiddos
First thought: my kid is gifted and talented! Like, actually super smart and inquisitive, creative and awesome! I so knew this!
Why Grades Don't Matter in Elementary School
Let me tell you a secret: I’m a teacher who HATES giving final grades. I can see the smirks already. Yeah, right, she hates giving grades… Hear me out, though.
Easy Valentine's Day Ideas for Busy Parents
My best-laid plans were rapidly going down the drain. Instead of sweetly crafting Pinterest-perfect Valentine’s, my three-year-old was trying to place 1,000 stickers on the dog. The baby was screaming. And I was trying to figure out if I could use artisanal wrapped wire to mainline wine. There HAS to be a better, less stressful, […]
Get Ready for Your IEP Meeting!
IEP meetings are super stressful, and full of more jargon than the Marine Corps. I’ve been in my fair share of these meetings, and I can tell you that parents who are prepared get what they want more often. Get the best for your child, with a few easy tips to get ready for your […]
Do These Things to Prep for the Next Step!
Whew! 2017 was a doozy! Whether your child is in kindergarten or getting ready to head off to college, you’ve probably been through a lot of changes. There have been amazing moment and some very low points, too. 2018 is right around the corner. And school is not going to be slowing down!
Skip the Junk this Holiday Season with Easy Gifts for Kids that Last
Give easy gifts for kids, from infant to high school, with this great all-in-one gift guide for busy parents!
About Those Must Have Gifts
Can we talk about those “must have” gifts for the holiday season? You know, the ones that EVERYONE HAS TO HAVE OR CHRISTMAS IS RUINED FOREVER!!!!!!!!! I would like to make a suggestion: please stop it with the crazy.
The Kids are Already Antsy. Can You Survive December? Use These Super Easy Tips!
Right now, I’m dreading December. Not because of the holidays. I love those. It’s because for the whole month of December, until winter break, there will be no breaks. Three straight weeks of school. It’s bad enough for the teachers, but at least we get paid. For the kids, it’s pretty awful. All the excitement […]
The Ultimate Teacher Gifts Guide for Parents
Discover great teacher gifts to fit every budget and personality! This is the perfect gift guide for busy parents to use this holiday season!
Homework: You Can't Have it Both Ways
Lately, all over social media, I have seen parents griping about the amount of homework their children come home with daily. Hours of worksheets, spelling and independent reading assignments. All in the second grade. I’ve also seen parents complaining about the lack of homework. In my own classroom, I have parents who are DEMANDING that […]
How to Have a Happy Halloween
Ugh…Halloween is on a Monday this year. And you know what that means.
How to Talk to Kids About the Election
In first grade, we held a mock election: Clinton VS Bush. I voted for Bush because I thought he was better looking. True story.
6 Best FREE Reading Websites for Parents
If your child is learning to read, you need these websites. If you have a child who loves to read (or maybe doesn’t), you still need these websites! These are the BEST FREE reading websites, teacher tested and approved!
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