Halloween: Room on the Broom Ideas!

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}

Elmer the Elephant – Mosaic Art

Although we’ve seen glimpses of Spring here in Chicago, it did actually snow here a couple days ago. So, we decided to pull out our Elmer in the Snow book and add some color to our day! I’m not sure if you’ve read any of the Elmer series books, but we love that it sends the message that different is GOOD and beautiful, teaching children not to try and be like anyone but themselves. Just be you! I created an {Read More}