Let’s face it, Frozen is not going anywhere. Many princesses tried, but none can top Elsa and Anna. So might as well enjoy our children’s love for Frozen and take the opportunity to do some winter STEM activities! Snow is rare in Arizona, so the idea of snowflakes really intrigues my kids. Good thing beautiful salt crystal snowflakes are easy to make so that you can enjoy this winter science activity any time of the year! DIY Salt Crystal Snowflakes Materials: Salt (we used Epson salt because we have a lot of it in the house, but you can use table salt as well) Tall containers (clear if possible so you can see the crystals forming) Pipe cleaners String Pencil...
It’s clear why kids and their parents are crazy about summer camp. While kids spend hours playing outside with friends, camp provides parents the peace of mind that their little ones are staying active and engaged during months without school. However, with many sleepaway and day camps canceled this year, families will miss the fun and entertainment camp used to offer. It’s an understatement to say this year has been an adjustment, but you can make summer more normal for your kids with some creativity! Here are some tips to keep your kids entertained (and you sane) while summer camps take a hiatus: 1. Found Your Family Camp Replicate your kids’ normal summer fun by establishing a camp name, logo...
For most of us, 2020 has been filled with ever-changing emotional challenges -- and it’s only June. To help us all navigate this complex and sometimes overwhelming year, we’ve hunted down the best tools we can find to support our emotional, physical and mental health. The one app that has stood out from the rest is Yoga Wake Up. In fact, the Yoga Wake Up app has become one of our top personal wellness recommendations for 2020. Here’s why we’re hooked on it. Many of us know how good we feel when we incorporate yoga and meditation into our routines, but finding the time and energy right now can feel absolutely daunting. More than ever, we’re craving comfort and trying...
*This post contains affiliate links at no charge to you. A small commission is earned if you purchase through a link.* All opinions are my own! So you’re a fourth grade teacher? Or upper elementary? Maybe it’s your first classroom….moving to new school…..new grade level…..new state? Whether you’ve been in 4th grade for long or not, let’s dive in to what you really need. Make sure to read ALL the way through for some great FREE ideas! Going straight off my own classroom experience combined national standards let’s look at what EXACTLY you could use and need to help your 4th grade students succeed with a fourth grade teacher supply list- What every 4th grade teacher needs to have! The...
Knowing the gender of the little bump that you will welcome within the next few months will give you the advantage especially when you want a gender-specific nursery interior. Unlike girl nurseries, most baby boy nursery ideas are somehow generic in appearance. The goal of this blog post is to widen your options beyond the use of blue colors. We curated photos which can inspire your creativity when constructing that room for your little one. A lot of decisions will come along with raising that tiny human, they are almost endless that is why it is better to start with the elements that you can control as parents. The fun part of preparing the room for your baby is the...
