To say it has been a NUTTY and crazy year would be a complete understatement. I think we all could use some holiday cheer to end 2020 on a high note! So, I’m sharing with you a Nutcracker gift that is easy to put together, along with some additional items you can include to keep the theme going! You can find a traditional style nutcracker like I did just about anywhere. The one I chose is from Hobby Lobby. Add {Read More}
Halloween: Room on the Broom Ideas!
September 1, 2020 by
Since becoming a SAHM, one of the top questions I’m asked is, “Do you miss teaching?” The part that I miss most is being able to CREATE…making fun and engaging lessons for kids! This is what motivated me. But… after thinking about it, I realize just how little time I had in the day to invest in the cute little projects. So much time was directed toward the nitty gritty…grading, parent communication, assessments…the boring stuff! So now, as a parent, {Read More}
Magnet Play Must Haves!
April 28, 2020 by
These days, I’m definitely getting a closer, inside look at what homeschool might feel like, since the stay at home orders aren’t being lifted anytime soon! I’m finding that it’s important to balance traditional learning activities with ones that tend to be more exploratory in nature. Magnet play is something my kiddos enjoy, which can serve as a great extension to all learning concepts…literacy, math, science, etc.! There are a multitude of magnet related videos, activities, and printables on Pinterest {Read More}
Create with Color Giveaway!
April 15, 2020 by
With the quarantine in place, being stuck at home hasn’t been the easiest to manage for many people, myself included. For an extrovert like me, you begin to go stir crazy. One thing that has helped both me and my kids get through our first month of isolation has been ART! From coloring books (both kid and adult) to painting projects to sidewalk chalk (my husband jokes that I enjoy it more than our kids) to play dough, it’s been {Read More}
Learning & Fun with Geoboards!
April 6, 2020 by
Spring break is officially over, so back to homeschooling we go! Did you know that learning AND fun can actually coincide?! I know, a novel concept, right? In all seriousness, teaching kids from home can, at times, feel like an arduous, daunting and frustrating task. Once the whining/pouting/complaining starts, it makes me feel like giving up! As parents and teachers, we want to provide activities that serve a purpose, while also giving kids a chance to learn in new and {Read More}
DIY Dot Paint Banners!
April 2, 2020 by
The other day, my boys and I wanted to make a banner to hang outside for all the people who might pass by in the neighborhood, whether it be a postal worker, delivery person, or someone walking their dog! We decided to grab some art supplies and get to work! This quick and easy activity was a fun way to send a positive message to our community during this stressful time!! We grabbed our dot paint markers, printed out some {Read More}
