Our children discovered kinetic sand a few months ago when we were at our local Michael's store where they had some on display. The kids kept touching it and I practically had to pull them away so we could leave. They begged me to buy them some. But it wasn't on sale and at regular price it was more than I wanted to spend so I told them we'd have to wait. So as I was purchasing materials for ... Read More about Sensory Play and Learning with Kinetic Sand
Money Math Learning with Jumbo Bills & Coins
Note: This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. I love thinking of ways to teach something that will be more fun for all of us than the typical worksheet. Worksheets can be fun too sometimes, depending on what they are, but I love finding hands-on tools for the kids to use. When I saw these super jumbo paper coins and bills at the Dollar Tree last year I knew I had ... Read More about Money Math Learning with Jumbo Bills & Coins
First Day of School 2014
Today was a really special day as Snootz began his first day of First Grade and Kitty and Tootsie began 4K. They were all so excited for their first day of the school year and it warmed my heart to see their happiness and excitement for learning. Today was an answer to prayer as I felt a sense of peace that I haven’t felt for weeks. I’ve experienced uncertainty this summer as to whether or not ... Read More about First Day of School 2014
Turn on the Happy Music for a Cleaner Home
Are there any cleaning tasks that you find yourself avoiding because you dislike them so much? Maybe it's laundry, washing the windows, dusting, scrubbing the toilet, or cleaning the blinds (does anyone even do that??). When you are feeling unmotivated to begin your cleaning challenge what do you do? Do you check your email, log into Facebook, clip coupons, or start pricing stuff for your ... Read More about Turn on the Happy Music for a Cleaner Home
Why You Should Consider the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” Program
Reading books with your child can be one of the most wonderful ways to bond and connect with them as you nestle together on the couch and allow the pages of a great story to come alive. It is absolutely one of my favorite things to do with our children and it is my hope that our children will fondly remember these times together and that it will translate into a lifelong love of reading for ... Read More about Why You Should Consider the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” Program
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