Inside: Are you moving? Here are 21 ways to help children emotionally prepare and cope with a big move from a mom who’s moved her kids across the country three times in three years. My family is no stranger to moving cross country. As I am writing this, we’re gearing up for our third major […]
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Morning Meeting SEL Activities for Educators
Inside: 11 Morning Meeting SEL Activities for Educators to use to start the day with more kindness and connect with students. When I taught Kindergarten, I cherished my morning meeting time with my students. It was a great way to start the day off, connect with students, get them excited about the day, and sneak […]
Make Hanukkah More Meaningful This Year with These 8 Ideas
Inside: Are you looking for ways to make Hanukkah more meaningful for your family? Whether you’re an interfaith family or just celebrate Hanukkah, these 8 ideas for the 8 nights of Hanukkah will make the holiday more special and more meaningful. My dad dropped me off at Hebrew School and as I got out, he […]
Gifts to Encourage Kids to Love Science and Do More Science
Inside: Finding perfect holiday gifts for kids on your list can be tricky. But if your kid loves science and STEM or you want to encourage them to enjoy the sciences more, these holiday gifts to encourage your kids to love science are perfect. As an ex-teacher, I love giving my kids gifts that make […]
Use This Pumpkin Sewing Craft to Teach Beginning Sewing Skills
Inside: Teach your kids how to sew with this pumpkin sewing craft perfect for fall and autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving. I pulled out my Halloween box of decorations and stuffed between my pumpkins and plastic bats I found an old craft project I did when I was a young kid. I had been taught […]