Whoa, y’all. Did you know that iStation serves over 4.4 million students in 28 states across the US? And yet, no one is blogging about the iStation reading program. That’s because it’s the world’s driest topic. I’m here to jazz it up! You’re welcome. If a mama blogger who focuses on the school-home connection isn’t…
You may be here because you’re searching for the best Valentine’s Day gifts for teachers. You already have what you need, and you don’t have to spend a dime. Keep reading for a letter to my child’s teacher that can serve as a model for you to do the same. As a former teacher, please…
In my second year of teaching third grade, I was simultaneously stressed out about my first parent teacher conference day, and also so excited to meet with my own child’s pre-k teacher for the first time. I knew from talking with other teachers that a back-to-back meeting day could be an overwhelming time crunch. Parents…
As a former teacher, I’ve seen first-hand what a difference a kind word can make a child’s day. I’ve also seen kids engage in negative self-talk, and it’s heartbreaking to watch. Positive affirmations for kids can really make a difference in how they perceive themselves. One student in particular comes to mind. Abel was struggling…
As a former 3rd grade reading teacher and current elementary school parent, I hate homework. It’s not that I’m lazy and don’t want to grade the homework or oversee it in my own house. It’s just that I think too much homework in elementary school is doing a disservice to children. For the record, I…
These adorable winter animals activities for preschoolers are going to make you want to put away the glue sticks and scissors and just cuddle! If you’re stuck inside on a dreary February day, plan a special “winter animals theme day,” crank up the fireplace background on your t.v., and get busy learning! Your little guy…