The Winter Olympics 2022 are shaping up to be an international break from the “pandemic slump”. 16 days of fierce competition and games for us to tune into has me feeling pretty pumped, that’s for sure. I was thinking about ways to engage the kids in the games other than just sitting in front of […]

We all know that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday when schools and businesses are closed. As parents and educators, how can we impress upon kids the crucial history what the day commemorates? We’ll cover some basics of the who, what, and why that you can cover at home and in learning […]

There is a staggering amount of advice out there for parents. Lots of what to do and what not to do. One thing that seems to be commonly agreed upon is that routines are beneficial. This is not to say that there is a one size fits all. We want to help you explore routines […]

If I had a dollar for every time I overheard someone say or post, “New Year, New Me!” I’d have a whole bunch of dollars. I’m probably guilty of it myself in my past life, but these days, I’m a little more realistic. And let’s be real- this past year has been REAL. Real tough, […]

The holiday season is upon us! I know I probably speak for everyone that it brings about equal parts feelings of joy and….stress. There is so much to plan and accomplish that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Or, as my youngest niece says, “A thief of joy”. This week, we have prepared activities, gratitude exercises […]

There are so many great ideas for indoor activities and things we can do during the colder months. Great ideas aside, it can be overwhelming or even underwhelming to execute. I try (emphasis on “try”) not to put too much pressure on myself and go with the flow. I do this in my classes and […]

As you know, I love taking advantage of a holiday to find moments to blend learning and fun. My favorite thing to do is to think of things that my kids will respond to and be engaging for everyone. For this week, early in December (HOW already??) we have some fun Christmas themed activities for […]

Sometimes it seems hard to accurately define gratitude. Sure, we can look it up in the dictionary and get a clear and perfunctory definition of the word. For each of us, I think it means something really different and in such degrees of complexity. Our intention this week is to offer an opportunity for reflection […]

Merriam Webster defines integrity as, “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.” When we apply integrity to academics, it is even more powerful. It demonstrates a commitment to honesty in the classroom setting. Academic integrity is most important at the college level. It reflects a deep understanding of content and […]