My kids like to throw things. Not just me, right? A lot of parents put their “throw-ey” kids in sports, but mine don’t like sports. They still want to throw things though. So I give them dice in school because it knocks out two problems. 1. They get to throw things and no one gets…
My kids have started asking for more of these simple math games! So of course I said yes! We end up only playing them a few days, but that’s perfect! They don’t get bored of them in the few times we play but they still get a lot of extra practice! I felt like a…
I don’t remember learning arrays as a kid. It’s one of those concepts that someone had to explain to me before I could teach it myself. I love arrays! First, what a great visual representation of multiplication. And it’s so orderly. Second, arrays make an excellent bridge between multiplication and area! And I think anything…
Have you ever been the mom of the kid who tells other kids that Santa isn’t real? Confession: We don’t do Santa in our house. It’s a long story but we just don’t do Santa. However, they do understand that others “do Santa” and we try to respect that. However, Baloo (10) also likes to…
Sometimes I like to pretend I’m a kid again. It helps relieve stress to just pretend like I have no responsibilities. I often picture myself as Will Ferrel in Elf. Because he was the epitome of an adult who never grew up. Actually, when my husband calls I often answer “Buddy the Elf, what’s your…
Gingerbread men seem to signal that Christmas is coming. They’re not fully Christmas but definitely part of the holiday season. They seem almost like a precursor to the holidays. First Thanksgiving, then Gingerbread men, then Christmas and Hanukkah. I honestly do not like Gingerbread at all to eat, but the smell is incredible. Cassie and…
When your kids are having trouble with their multiplication facts it can be frustrating for you both. And when they don’t like practicing their facts, it’s even harder! No more! This no prep thanksgiving multiplication pack will provide entertainment and fact practice at the same time! Plus it’s no prep so just print and go!…
I swell with pride for my husband whenever Veteran’s Day arrives. He’s really not that into having a day as he feels it was more his duty to serve than some amazing feat. Either way though, I’m proud. And I want my kids to be proud, too! So we try to do at least a…
Do you remember taking geography classes as a kid? What do you remember from those classes? The population of Russia? Who fought on which side on what war? Which country technically holds claim to Santa’s workshop? (I’ve been told it’s Canada…for now) I remember approximately none of it. What I do remember is the names…
We live in a world where nearly everyone would say we need a little more kindness in our daily lives. And we’re finally recognizing that little acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Yet, it can be difficult to get everyone on board. Kids and teens don’t always come to kindness naturally. Sometimes it…
Am I the only one who has to sing nearly the entire ABCs to figure out ABC Order sometimes? No, just me? For some reason, a lot of those letters are jumbled up in my brain. Especially j-n. I have to sing it every time for those letters. I’m not sure if practice would help…
Sometimes my kids think school is boring. Not always and not every lesson but overall, they’ve come to think of school as boring. And I hate that for them! Learning shouldn’t be boring! I’m not sure exactly where we are going wrong but I know that introducing more fun activities is going to…