Summer Schedule and Summer Goal Sheet (+ free printables)

4 great printables for planning a summer schedule

Wow, summer is creeping up on us. Before you know it we’ll be knee deep in summer activities! This lesson planning mom needs to get ready so we can enjoy a relaxing, productive and of course FUN summer …… Read more

The power of words… Parenting

The Power of Words... a little parenting reminder

Today’s parenting post is less about offering a solutions and more about asking for support. A few weeks ago I spent all morning running around like a crazy person. I felt energized and  beamed with …… Read more

It’s Playtime! Playful Learning

Playful learning with It

This week on It’s Playtime… Playful Learning 1. Human Board Game {True Aim Education} 2. 10 ways to Play with Ball Pit Balls {Plain Vanilla Mom} 3. Math Practice through Pretend Play {Gift of …… Read more

5 reasons I won’t be going screen free

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   5 reasons I won’t be going screen free 1. I like to shower in peace. 2. I’m not a follower. Actually I’m totally a follower but I don’t want anyone else to think I’m a follower. I usually …… Read more

Super Simple Mother’s Day Ideas (for you to pass on to Dad)

Great simple Mother

This post is sponsored by Signazon, the premiere sign company. Signazon.com is a top tier digital printing company that specializes in wide format, offset, and custom printing. Last year I shared …… Read more

3 must watch Google+ Hangouts

These awesome parenting hangouts cover Reading, Science and Outside activities!

Every once in a while blogging has an added advantage… motivation. I’ve been meaning to check out this new Google+ Hangout On Air thing for a while but haven’t gotten around to it. As soon as I decided …… Read more

Pebble Math ~ Subtraction Game

Great visual, hands on way to learn subtraction

We do a lot of math activities around here. (In fact last night for bedroom rest time Big M made his own fraction/ word problem booklet… he scored 100%. Smart kid. ;) ) This subtraction game is so fun …… Read more

It’s Playtime! Math Activities

10 Math Activities and It

This week on It’s Playtime… Math Activities 1. Chalkboard Nesting Dolls {Suzy Homeschooler} 2. The Rain Came Down (Wash and Learn) {Train Up a Child Learn as We Go} 3. Numbers I Spy Sensory …… Read more

Take a CREATIVE stand against bullying

bullying contest

Thank you TakePart for sponsoring this take a stand against bullying giveaway. I’m stepping away from our Math Activity lesson plan today to share a story with you (and to offer you a chance to win …… Read more

Counting with Toddlers… 5 simple tips

Toddler math activity

Counting is a basic math activity that will help give your toddler the confidence to try more complex math concepts later on. It’s fun and easy to add counting into your everyday play… I’ll show you! Counting …… Read more

Hands on Math Activity with Beads, Pipe Cleaners and Dice

math activity

Math is not my strength… I have no problem admitting it. M and M however have gotten hubby’s “math brain”. They love a good math activity and since I love giving them learning experiences I’ve gotten …… Read more

D.I.Y Dry Erase Board and 4 ways to use it

DIY Dry Erase Board

How to Make a DIY Dry Erase Board A while back I came across a really great idea for turning an old picture frame into a writing practice tool. All you do is put writing paper inside instead of a picture, …… Read more