Holidays are a great time to blend learning with fun. Merge tradition with new experiences. Halloween, in particular, is ALL about creativity and exploration. Do you have your costume picked out yet? Everyone loves a good theme and Halloween always delivers. Let's experience spooky season and engage … [Read more...] about Halloween Learning Blend
The Organized Family
Families are an ever moving machine. Sometimes things will work, sometimes they they won't and you'll have to readjust. Sometimes, you'll readjust again and again. Actually, who am I trying to kid? You'll readjust constantly. How do we keep from losing our minds amidst all the change? Let's talk … [Read more...] about The Organized Family
Parent Teacher Teamwork
Children have a school life and a home life. Sometimes who they are in each place can vary, just as it does for us! Since we cannot be with them all day, it is critical to establish a great partnership with our children's teachers. Parent teacher teamwork helps us to foster strong relationships that … [Read more...] about Parent Teacher Teamwork
Falling Into Learning
Hayrides, Pumpkin Spice, S'mores and Crunchy Leaves- these are a few of our favorite things! When the leaves start to change and the temperature cools, find ways to blend learning into your favorite Fall activities. This week, our focus is to provide you with some engaging logic, science and math … [Read more...] about Falling Into Learning
Digital Citizenship For Families
Generations are growing up online. Technology is advancing at lightening speed. It is a race to keep up! Navigating the landscape of the digital world may seem daunting to many families. How do we support our children online? How do we guide them to make good choices with the information they … [Read more...] about Digital Citizenship For Families
Elementary Enrichment Lessons: ELA & Math
The dog days of summer are in the rear view. How can we settle in to a "back to school" mindset? As parents and teachers, we want to bridge any learning gaps for our elementary aged children. Let's look at some elementary enrichment lessons for your young learners that you can do at home … [Read more...] about Elementary Enrichment Lessons: ELA & Math
Suggested Reading for Grades 3-5
Reading offers opportunities to learn, grow and imagine. Grade 3 is a time when students begin reading to learn and foster a love of reading up to and through Grades 4 and 5. During the back to school season, keep literary skills sharp by having plenty to read nearby. We'll explore some suggestions … [Read more...] about Suggested Reading for Grades 3-5
Ease Back into School: Teacher Tips
It could go without being said that being a teacher has been incredibly challenging as of late, but I'm still going to say it. Teaching has been HARD. We have lost so much and it will take time to recoup. How can we ease back into school when things aren't business as usual? Let's explore some … [Read more...] about Ease Back into School: Teacher Tips
Summer Reading for Teachers and Tutors
Teachers need a break. The last thing we want to spend our summer doing is working. Especially after the grueling marathon of the past two school years. I know. Still, educators rarely pass up opportunities for learning and growing. Can we absorb new information without feeling an uphill burn? Yes! … [Read more...] about Summer Reading for Teachers and Tutors
Classroom Time Management
One of the biggest challenges of teaching is finding time. Any teacher, new or seasoned, will tell you this. Classroom time management is a skill all teachers use to make the most of their time with their students. Let's explore some ways to make time spent in the classroom the most effective for … [Read more...] about Classroom Time Management
