Inside: How to teach your kids how to sew with this Halloween sewing craft that’s perfect for celebrating Halloween. My kids are already counting down until Halloween. They love the candy, the costumes and the crafts. And since they’ve been wanting to learn how to sew, this is the simplest way I know how to […]
Learning at Home
How to Find the Best Books for a Reluctant Reader
Inside: Do you have a reluctant reader? Here are four tricks to get reluctant readers to want to read, and the best books for a reluctant reader to inspire them to want to read more. Last night, I had to go in and “threaten” to take away my daughter’s book and her lightbulb because she […]
How to Teach Your Kids to Sew With this Valentine’s Day Craft
Inside: Try this fun Valentine’s Day Craft and teach your kids beginning sewing skills at the same time. All you need is a few supplies and your kids will be sewing in no time. My grandma was an incredible seamstress, but she didn’t pass down the skills to my mom or to me. I can […]
Help Your Child Choose a Just Right Book With This Secret Trick
Inside: Now that your child is beginning to read, do you need to know how to help them choose the right book that is appropriate for them? Not too hard but not too easy? There’s a simple teacher trick that all parents should know to help our new readers pick the perfect book every time! […]
How to Help Kindergartners Do Homework Without Tears
Inside: New students have a hard time working on homework. Kindergartners especially have no desire to sit still and often refuse to do their homework. But there are tips and tricks to help new Kindergarteners do homework without complaining or without tears. Congrats! You’ve survived the huge parenting milestone of sending your child off to […]