I don't know about you but I love read aloud to my kiddos. I've read to them since before they were born and we haven't slowed down yet. (Check out our February and March read aloud lists.) However as many of you know, kids don't love to sit still for long or ever. So, over the past few years I've found ways to keep them quietly engaged nearby while I read and it works. Quiet time activities and reading aloud can be done simultaneously! Now that Miss B is in Kindergarten, our read aloud time … [Read more...]
Marching into Spring: Our March Morning Basket Read Alouds
Hey there! I don't know what it's like where you live but we've had a few glimpses of warm weather, which has us all out of sorts trying to soak up as much sun and warmth as we can. So, I know this is a little late but today I wanted to share our March Morning Basket Read Alouds. Last month I shared with y'all how our morning basket works in Morning Basket Books for February, and how you can learn more from those who have done it a lot longer than I. Today, I will continue with our list of … [Read more...]
New Birthday Traditions: Adventure Awaits
What are some of your favorite birthday traditions? Around this time last year we started a new birthday tradition for the girls that I am just totally.in.love.with! When my girls were younger I tried to be the Pinterest perfect birthday party mom. I had fun with it, too. Spending hours pinning cute ideas for cute themes was enjoyable at the time (check out Twinkle Twinkle Litter Star and A Frozen Birthday) . Over time though, birthday parties began to be more than just Pinterest Perfect. … [Read more...]
Math Skills Practice that is Fun and Engaging: Smartick Method Math
A few months ago I shared with all of you about an amazing math program, Smartick Method, that we were absolutely loving (in Improving Math Skills One Fun Session at a Time). Well I'm back, three months later to tell you again, this time in person. Please be aware that not only will we be discussing the benefits of Smartick, I willalso attempt to show you Briar actually using Smartick Math on her own, and why she enjoys it. It's also raw footage, so thanks for sticking with us! Smartick … [Read more...]
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