Fostering A Strong Growth Mindset for Kids
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Fostering A Strong Growth Mindset for Kids

Growth mindset… You might have heard this term thrown around, and heard people explain the importance of embracing a growth mindset. But what does a “growth mindset” ACTUALLY entail? How can we foster it in our own children or students? Fostering a growth mindset in our children will help them be more resilient, work through…

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100 Fun End of the School Year Activities Your Students Will Love

It’s officially spring, which means most teachers are heading into the end of the school year! Cue the confetti and dust off those sunglasses – summer is nearly here, which means it’s time to celebrate. But, we still need to keep these kiddos engaged and challenged. So, if you’re looking for some fun ideas to…

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5 Easy Differentiated Instruction Strategies for Elementary Classrooms

If you’re looking for more differentiated instruction strategies that you can use in your elementary classroom, you’re in the right place! Differentiated instruction can feel super overwhelming when you already have a million other things to juggle during your school day. So, here are easy-to-implement differentiated instruction strategies that you can use TODAY! What Is…

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What Are Enrichment Activities? 15+ Easy Ideas And Examples For Your Classroom

Do you have students who would benefit from enrichment activities? But, have you ever asked yourself… “what are enrichment activities, anyway?” Or, maybe you have an idea of what they could be, but feel frustrated at the lack of examples of enrichment in the classroom? If so, you’re in the perfect place! Because the good…

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Sight Words: What are they & why do they matter?

Sight words. If you’re an early childhood educator you are extremely familiar with sight words and their importance. If you are a new-to-homeschool parent or the parent of a child in early elementary, you may not be as familiar with what they are and why they are important. What ARE sight words? They’re exactly what…

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Teaching Young Children about Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion and diversity are subjects that can be daunting. Whether as adults, or when we think about how to introduce them to young children. As parents and teachers know by now, children’s filters between their brains and their mouths are very limited. (Or sometimes seemingly non-existent, haha!) So talking about people that are different from…

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How to Help Children Set Their Own Goals

Believe it or not, even young children benefit from goal setting, although they may need a bit more guidance from their parents or teachers. There is something incredibly powerful about actually writing a goal down, coming up with a plan to reach those goals, and tracking progress towards them. Plus, hopefully if children learn this…

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5 Free Math Activities To Boost Early Skills

Teaching math seems overwhelming… but it can actually be really fun! Math does not necessarily mean boring worksheets or endless repetition. Learning math means recognizing patterns, order, and systems. The earlier we can establish these fundamentals in our children, the more ingrained and ‘natural’ they become. So, here are some basic concepts you can focus…

12 Quality Thanksgiving Books to Enjoy With Your Kids This Year

It’s nearly time to enjoy some of our favorite Thanksgiving books! With coming off our fall read alouds, sometimes it’s hard for me to find good quality Thanksgiving books for the kids that don’t feel too fall-ish. Hopefully, these selections will make you excited to learn more about Thanksgiving with your kids and enjoy some…

5 Foreign Language Learning Apps for Homeschooling

5 Foreign Language Learning Apps for Homeschooling

Have you looked at foreign language learning apps for your homeschooled kids? With SO many options on the market, identifying the right foreign language learning apps for you or your kiddos can be a challenge. And, while we want to set good tech boundaries with our kids, using a language app is SO much easier…

10 Powerful Gratitude Activities For Kids to Try This Holiday Season
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10 Powerful Gratitude Activities For Kids to Try This Holiday Season

As we start to gear up for the holiday season, I love to add in intentional gratitude activities for kids into my holiday routine! Having a spirit of gratitude is one of my biggest goals for my kids, especially as they’re growing up in an ever-increasing culture of instant gratification. So, I wanted to put…