Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
School-Wide Reading Competition: March Madness I blogged a lot about our elementary school’s March Madness reading competition and have tried to answer emails about the rules of engagement. The rules have changed over the last 8 years since we first started. Also, my recollection is hazy at best. All I know is that my kids…
Getting into College Search Engine From the creators of the Princeton Review, meet Noodle.org. It’s a personalized recommendation engine in Beta geared towards education. Its focus is on the best way to help users — from parents and adults to high schoolers — find the best schools and programs to fit their needs. Think of it…
Did you know there is an invented spelling writing connection towards the road to independent reading during early childhood including Kindergarten?
Alien vocabulary iPad app for kids, Abductionary.
Home library and office ideas for cozy reading spaces, book storage, secret entrances and more. Ideas to inspire reading day and night!
Our 5th Grade Falls Madly in Love with Sharon Creech when they do an author study on her. Here’s hoping we can Skype her in for a school visit!
Mondrian art project for kids uses Boogie Woogie as inspiration. We will use jazz Boogie Woogie music, math and Mondrian in a fun abstract art project for kids.