Are you looking for some screen-free Thanksgiving activities to keep your kids busy while you cook Thanksgiving dinner? Do you need some easy activities to keep the children off the iPad while the adults watch football? Look no further! Making a big meal can be so time-consuming but coming up with screen-free Thanksgiving activities doesn’t …
What can you do with all those leftover boxes? I’ve got a list of cardboard box educational activities that turn clutter into learning fun. So I’ve encouraged you all to check out the Prime Day deals and before you know it, we’ll be shopping for the holidays. So now what are you going to do …
Distance learning is not ideal, but it doesn’t need to be a total disaster. Here are some of my family’s ideas for distance learning success. It’s what parents are talking about. I hear it In my own conversations with parents, in Facebook groups, on Instagram and TikTok. Distance learning is tough. The hours on Zoom …
Teaching children to be anti-racist is critical. Use this Black Lives Matter printable coloring and tracing sheet to start the discussion. Over on Instagram this week, I’ve been focusing on how to help children develop a better pencil grasp. It’s important. But you know what’s more important? Black Lives and true equality. We can do …
You’ve noticed weakness in how your child holds a pencil. Here are a bunch of quick and easy ways you can improve pencil grasp for your child. Pencil grasp. We know it’s so important for writing that children hold the pencil correct. An improper grasp will cause hand fatigue and messy penmanship. Even in this …
Learning online is challenging for most children. Here’s what you can do when your child struggles with distance learning. So your child hated online learning last spring. You are not alone. Almost every parent I’ve talked to said learning online was not a good fit for their child. When tips and tricks aren’t working, here’s …
School is going to look really different this year. Your children will still need to be prepared and these are the best school supplies on Amazon for 2020. You’ve got a lot on your plate right now with figuring out how to manage home school or distance learning. I know you feel overwhelmed. Related: The …
While this school year is looking very different, you can count on Target for the best school supplies for distance learning, homeschool, or in person class. Whether your child is doing distance learning, homeschooling, or in-person classes this fall, you’re going to need school supplies. I popped into Target (hooray!) for the first time since …
Wondering how you can help your children with online school? Learn how setting expectations is the most important way parents can support distance learning. “Suzie, please stop unmuting yourself.” “Mikey, you need to sit up instead of laying down in your bed.” “Katie, just like at school, please raise your hand.” Does this sound like …
Children who read more grow to be stronger readers. Here’s several tips and a free summer reading bingo printable to get your kids to read more this summer! With COVID-19 and the emergency schooling-from-home, a lot of parents are understandably worried about their children’s academic skills. The best news is the one activity that’s most …
