educational

After 36 weeks of being with my sweet 5th graders, summer is finally here!  Honestly, I have been on my summer break for a week now, and I am loving it!  I have had NO alarm clocks to wake up to which is a good thing considering I am…

It's summertime, and the kids are home! The beginning of summer seems to roll on smoothly as the kids sleep in or head to the pool.  As a mom, I try to give my kids a little time to just be kids and enjoy summer, but after a week or two, I…

Recently we were given an Upcycle Challenge, and we decided to take it on!  What was the challenge?  To take a Chick-fil-A salad container and upcycle it.  Make it into something else.  We played around with many ideas--maybe make a photo…

I always look forward to my two weeks off of school during the December holidays.  Being able to sleep in and stay up late makes me quite content.  This year our Christmas was a little different than usual.  Life with a 14 month old in…

I do not know about you but I am all for saving some money when I can.  Now a days you can find all kinds of helpful tips and programs out there to do.  Last year I had shared with my readers the 52 week savings plan. I am sad to say that…

As an avid reader who loves to get lost in a good book AND as an educator that strives to excite children’s imaginations with reading, I can’t stress just how important it is to read to and with your child.  Developing life-long…

As a classroom teacher, I know how important it is to stay abreast of the current trends. Attending conferences and workshops ignite a passion from within and help me to provide the very best to my students. If you are a blogger then…

So, now what? How would like for the legendary rock icon Alice Cooper to read a bedtime story to your child? I, for one, am excited about this adventure! As a teacher, I am always looking for ways that I can engage my students…

We have the perfect summer activity for your kids this summer.  Why not check out Serenbe Playhouse.  This summer they will perform the beloved children's classic, Charlotte's Web. On Serenbe’s vibrant farm, bustling with life, growth and…

My family has had the unique opportunity to serve others through mission trips.  These mission trips we take are a real eye opener and provide us with a real attitude adjustment.  Experiencing life through the eyes of people living…