One of my favorite things about the Science of Reading Formula is sending our members exclusive weekly freebies they can’t find anywhere else – not on the blog, or Pinterest or Facebook. The teaching tools are SO GOOD that they find themselves saying things like this: They really ARE goosebump worthy and I want you to feel … Read more
Whimsy Way Play Cafe opened in June, and I had the chance to go check it out! I brought my 3-year-old to the indoor play space, and she had a blast playing in the ball pit, going down the slides, and exploring the playroom. The owner, Brittany, was wonderful to chat with. This is her … Read more
Print This Craft This Seashell Utensil and Napkin Holder is a perfect and useful decoration for your beach themed party. It is pretty and a recycling project too. This is a craft the whole family can get involved in from collecting their favorite seashells to assembling the finished project. Trivia: When it comes to the … Read more
Hello! It’s been a while. I have been working so much on The Creativity Project that it’s been hard to find the time to write over here on Art Bar. But I have things to share! As you know, I have been facilitating open-studio classes at our local library over the past year (I’ve written … Read more
Use these 100 Items to Use to Count to 100 with estimation jar ideas and 100th day of school activities! Teaching kids math concepts and how to count to 100 is a big milestone & one that parents and teachers work on for a few years. It’s a long journey fraught with numbers like “fifteen-ten” … Read more
Are you looking to spark your child’s curiosity and interest in space? Whether your little one is a budding astronomer or just loves adventure, I’ve rounded up the best children’s books about space. Many kids know about the 1969 Apollo 11 mission and Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin BuzzĂą Aldrin’s moon landing. But few … Read more
Nature is the ultimate artist and you are going to LOVE this set of nature crafts for kids! With so many stunning colours, shapes, and textures, it’s no wonder we feel so inspired when we’re in the outdoors. If you enjoy nature as much as we do, it’s time to bring the elements of your … Read more
Make this the year for supercharged reading growth! The Science of Reading is sweeping through the country like wildfire and for good reason – 70 years of research has shown us how brains best learn to read. Gone are the days when we try new curriculum after new curriculum hoping that it’s the secret key … Read more
This elevated afternoon tea is a unique twist to the typical high tea experience. With hints of summer and warm days, it offers nostalgic summer picnic memories. Drury Lane is known for its grand chandeliers, live theater productions, and their onsite restaurant, Lucille. Every Saturday this summer at 1:00pm they offer their Picnic at the … Read more
Print This Craft This Printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunt game is the perfect way to get the kids to put down the electronic gadgets while on long road trips. If you live in an area of the world where some of the signs are not appropriate, substitute ones that work for your area. Maybe a … Read more
