Over the years schools have found a fun way for kids to give and receive Valentine Day cards that is inclusive and fun. Below I have some great creative ideas and tips for making cards for the classroom. In our school the kids bring a
This year my daughter wanted to make her Valentine’s Day cards for her class. We’ve made cards in the past and I found keeping it simple is the best strategy since it keeps the kids excited and interested in completing the project. I did some
This year Lunar New Year falls on February 10 and while sometimes called Chinese New Year it is a major holiday celebrated by many Asian families around the world including Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Japanese families. Below is some great information to share with the
I’ve been diligent over the years teaching my kids about how to deal with emergencies when it comes to dialing 911 and also home fires but this past year revealed my lack in preparing them for a natural disaster. Like many parents who watched the
The past few months have been grim reminders that we are all one natural catastrophe away from the safety and comfort of our homes. Hurricane Sandy which hit the east coast of the US in November left millions of people without power, some for weeks, with 100
At this point in the school year we begin to see where our kids could use a bit of support in math. This month we focus on math for 1st through 6th grade with educational and fun apps recommended by school resource teachers. Even if