7 Tips for Easy Elementary Distance and Online Learning
Back to school is evolving, Things are anything but normal. If you are anything like me- you feel crazy! This was going to be my golden year with a Second Grader and a Kindergartner. Both in full-time school, NOT! Trying…
Shark Themed Busy Box
Growing up my parents always enjoyed watching nature documentaries with my siblings and me. I don’t remember watching the annual Discovery Channel Shark Week with them but I am sure we did. Fast forward to my early days as an…
Back to School in a Pandemic -Tips from an Elementary School Nurse
Back to School in a Pandemic -Tips from an Elementary School Nurse. With all the change, new school situations, and health concerns I wanted to give you- my wonderful readers- a look into the thoughts of an Elementary School Nurse. She…
4 Steps to Playing with Nature Collections for Kids
You need the kids to get out of the house and the weather is worth it! The kids come right back in and say they have nothing to play. They are bored and tired of all the same old toys.…
Family-Friendly Stay-cation Inspiration
Your vacation time is not going as planned. Emergencies, weather, budget, or global pandemic- whatever the reason sometimes our trips and travel get canceled. Instead of dwelling on the depressing thought of “Well this sucks and we will be bored…
4th of July Busy Box for Preschoolers
Independence Day, The 4th of July, is The biggest Summer Holiday in America. Fireworks, flags, and American pride all come to my mind when I think of this holiday. All of the activities in this 4th of July Busy Box…
Stay at Home Mom’s Schedule
When adults are in the work world there is usually someone there giving the direction or making the schedule. When we get home its a time-out from all of that. But what if you are home all the time. You…
3 Magic Ingredients for Successful Independent Playtime
Parents, I know you love your children and want to spend time with them, teaching, playing, and helping them grow. We cannot fill their every waking hour with our attention! This would be impossible and not healthy. Kids need to…
Fine Motor Skills for Preschoolers- More than Just Writing
Preschool- that time before the true intense school learning begins for most kids. This time should be mostly about learning through play. Kids will be discovering some of the expectations that will eventually come with being in school. One of…
Carnival Busy Box for Preschoolers
When I was young every spring my school would host an amazing fundraising carnival. It was something I looked forward to every year. Something was always so magical about the games, rides, candy, and prizes. Part of the fun was…
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