It’s time once again to return to the lunch box packing routine. In my house the routine starts with the weekly question, “What do you want in your lunch this week?” In order to meal plan for the week. This week’s request is for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, …
My daughter enters 3rd grade this year, and more than anything she is most excited to learn how to “write fancy” AKA write in cursive. This is the year, and she can’t wait. She is so excited, I decided to give her a little taste this summer to start practicing …
Craft projects are not just fun, they are also a great way for little ones to learn. What looks like just glue and paper in this tissue paper apple craft is actually a chance for kids to develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, listening skills and the ability to create with their hands. …
We’ve enjoyed months of lazy mornings this summer, but next week it is back to reality and back to school! I don’t know about you, but I dread the early and rushed mornings. So much to do, so little time. And one of the most important morning chores is making …
The first day of school is a mile marker, and I am obsessed with taking pictures to preserve the rite of passage. Although pictures speak a thousand words, they don’t tell the whole story. Part of what is exciting about a new school is how much kids change in a …
When my daughter started Kindergarten the most exciting thing about her new school was riding the school bus. For months before all she could talk about was riding the bus. Two years later, she still loves riding the school bus. It is such a part of her school experience, and …