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…
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…
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…
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…
Being a parent is tough! Now that children are done with the school year, we have to worry about how to foster all of the excellent progress they’ve made. It can be difficult to strike the balance between wanting your children to have a fun, ‘work-free’ summer, while also making sure that they are learning…
One of my favorite parts of the year is when we get to explore changing seasons! All of them are special, but spring is secretly my favorite. Bring on time to explore, warm nights, and budding trees! To me, spring signals a switch from mainly indoor play to a time of exciting outdoor exploration. Helping…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Veterans Day is a special occasion to honor and express gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. If you’re looking for fun, but educational, Veterans Day activities for your little kindergarteners, here you go! I’ve created a cute little flip book + thank you note kit that is…
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…