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Have you ever tried to sew with kids? Our first summer sewing project! Summer makes me think of sewing. I picture myself sitting on the back porch, sipping lemonade, listening to Patsy Cline Radio , and stitching away... Who knows why, because (1) I don't Read More...
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I recently chit-chatted (through email) with the lovely Heather Bredimus , of Pop Heart Press . Heather and I have quite a bit in common. We're both tone-deaf and wish we could win the lottery, and we're former elementary school teachers who appreciate Read More...
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Heading out on a summer road trip? Do you have your car packed? Don't forget to grab a bookbag and throw in these items for some print-rich entertainment on the road: ( image source ) A variety of books for your reader to enjoy independently. Include Read More...
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Around here it's time for camp-outs and sleepovers, and campfires and flashlights and telling stories, and contorting hands to make shadow dogs and rabbits... So, here's a unique and fun idea for summertime gift giving occasions, (or of course for Halloween), Read More...
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If you're lucky enough to have sun in your forecast today, (and therefore the possibility of shadows), try out my new favorite bookmaking idea for the little ones... Go outside into the bright sun with a kid and a camera. Have your little buddy do whatever...Run, Read More...
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We've just finished planning a summer's worth of alphabet play, making our bucket lists and gathering our supplies for Alphabet Summer . (It's "A Day" today!) Thinking about playing with the alphabet reminds me of the wonderful book/collection of art, Read More...
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The lazy days of summer should be a time for families to relax and recharge. But hey, what about the dreaded summer slump? You don't need to fill the schedule with non-stop summer school style activities to keep those brains sharp. Summer skill review Read More...
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What to do this summer when you aren't on the go? Make (and do) the ABCs with an alphabet themed bucket list. Many of these activities would be great inside or out, so they're equally perfect for rainy summer days, or for a little down time in the backyard. Read More...
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Want to have an Alphabet Summer with us this year? It's one of our favorite family traditions. This year is our fourth annual, and the agenda is definitely the best yet! For us, the point of Alphabet Summer is to provide just the right amount of summer Read More...
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Summer is here! (Well, almost.) What are your plans? We plan to (1) goof around as much as possible, and (2) do our best to avoid forgetting everything learned over the school year. ( image source ) Are you still putting together your summer agenda? These Read More...
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Today I have something for the older kids: A guest post written by my most favorite author! She's been telling me tales since she was born, and this month she gets to share her amazing stories with the rest of the world! Guest Post by YA fiction writer Read More...
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This week in the Pacific Northwest, the long lost sun was out for three whole days in a row! It's time to move this party outside... Storytelling is great fun inside or out. Here's an easy way to use your backyard for storytelling inspiration: You will Read More...
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Have you downloaded your free Try It Punch Cards ? Are they helping you motivate your picky eaters? It occurred to me that the handy punch card idea could work in other ways too. At this point, we're just using the picky eater punch, but maybe the magical Read More...
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Do you have any picky eaters at your house? I do. I was a picky eater myself, so on one hand, I totally sympathize. On the other hand, I know that one of my motherly duties is to encourage my kids to at least try some foods that aren't white. For a few Read More...
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Here's something you probably don't hear every day... Today I'm in the mood for a little cursive. Since I'm no longer a third grade teacher, and since my kids are 2, 5, and 7 and haven't learned about cursive yet, and since I do most of my non-kid writing Read More...
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