Have you ever taken your child to a playground only to find a broken swing or a rusty slide? Playgrounds are vital for children’s physical, social, and emotional development, making it frustrating when they lack access to a safe space to enjoy and explore. As a parent, you want your children to have access to…
Children should be able to receive adequate care as fast as adults do. Sadly, pediatric care becomes less accessible the farther you live from the city. This reality worsens an already stressful situation. As a parent, it must be heartbreaking to see your kids go through their medical ordeal longer than they should whenever your…
I learned about Mrs Wordsmith at a bloggers’ event in Boston. They have some great workbooks and games for literacy and writing. I made a video of the event: Here is another video on their books and game. Unboxing// Mrs. Wordsmith Products Mrs. Wordsmith Vocabularious Card Game Mrs. Wordsmith How To Write a Story…
Keeping track of family members, especially children and elderly parents, is a priority for many. Family1st portable GPS trackers are marketed as affordable, reliable tracking devices designed for personal and family safety. They promise real-time tracking, geofencing alerts, and extended battery life. But do they deliver? This review breaks down accuracy, battery life, features, usability,…
The one thing that I wanted to do most while on vacation in Maui in January was to see the whales. My husband would point out the whales while we drove around, but all I could see, even with my glasses on, was a tiny splash, or maybe a little spew of water. That was…
I was thrilled to be able to sign books three times at NCTE and NCSS. I signed We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court at both NCTE and NCSS. It was a dream come true for teachers at NCSS to tell me that they…
Anne Broyles, Nancy Castaldo, Antwan Eady, Maria Gianferrari, Lindsay H. Metcalf, and I were thrilled to present to NCSS via a virtual panel! A PDF of our slide deck including all our activities and resources are below. Farm to Table to Book: Teaching with Farm Texts to Learn About Food Security, Sustainability, and Community…