Did you know thereâs a âsecret sauceâ to helping your students read faster, with more confidence, and fewer stumbles? The answer lies in word families. These little âword squadsâ are the key to unlocking hundreds of new wordsâturning emerging readers into decoding pros! Word families are key to students being able to unlock hundreds of … Read more
With temperatures dropping a bit as Friday approaches, this will be a perfect weekend for enjoying an outdoor movie or listening to a free summer concert on a beautiful summer night. Grab your lawn chairs and head to a local park for these family-friendly outings. Make sure to check event details in advance, as some … Read more
Print This Craft Pretend is such a fun game when you start with Fairy Puzzles. Help the fairy as she follows the trail to her house and spots butterflies and flowers along the way. Trivia Fairy Houses are homes to attract Fairy. Let your child imagine what would a fairy want their house made of. … Read more
The idea for these homemade upcycled crayons came from a search I was doing for my newsletter. I was trying to find some fresh sources â blogs that I didnât know about (which is hard to imagine since Iâve been blogging for 12 years and blogs are becoming a dying breed), but guess what? I … Read more
Check out these frugal & FREE Summer activities, programs & workshops for kids where youâll find lots of ways to entertain your kids! Summer is coming! A time when kids & families are looking for free Summer activities to do close to home â and most of us parents are hoping that itâs not all … Read more
The childrenâs book âCloudy with a Chance of Meatballsâ by Judi Barrett is a great book for children of all ages! It is so well loved that it even inspired a movie. These Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs activities and lesson plans are based on the details of the book. This tall tale bedtime … Read more
Handprint flowers make for a fun craft on rainy days, Mother’s Day, or even Teacher Appreciation Day. Toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids will love making this handprint flower bouquet craft! Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own. Flower crafts are always so much fun to create with toddlers and preschoolers. We … Read more
Why Phonics Instruction Matters in Early Literacy Teaching phonics effectively is one of the most critical components of early literacy. If students donât develop strong decoding skills in kindergarten and first grade, they may struggle with reading for years to come. Thatâs why choosing the best phonics curriculum for kindergarten and first grade is essential … Read more
NC Chocolatier, formerly Illinois Nut & Candy, offers Chocolate Factory Tours to teach guests of all ages how chocolate is made and give you the opportunity to make your own chocolate dipped cookies and pretzels, caramel apple with toppings, and chocolate bar. You can also taste their delicious gelato before you leave. Not only is … Read more
Minecraft is everywhere these days. When the weather is too hot or uncomfortable, sit the kids down with scissors and glue and let them create with these Minecraft squares. Trivia Minecraft was nearly called something elseâŚit was originally nicknamed âCave Gameâ before the creator decided on Minecraft.Minecraft was initially released 15 years ago, on 17th … Read more
