“Can we play a game?” If there’s one thing Grade One kids love, it’s learning through play—and math is no exception! I’m a big believer that math skills stick best when they’re wrapped in laughter, movement, and a little bit of friendly competition. Math games make numbers feel less intimidating and a whole lot more…
Valentine’s Day Activities for Students
Do you feel that? I sure do—love is in the air! Love shows up in so many forms: the love we have for our family, friends, and pets, as well as the love we feel for the things we’re passionate about, like our work and hobbies. For example, my daughter would happily tell you she…
The Winter Olympics | Family Unit Study Overview
I am beyond excited—it’s finally time to start watching the 2026 Winter Olympics! From the icy rinks to the snowy slopes, this incredible global celebration of sport, culture, and teamwork is the perfect way to spark curiosity and learning for the whole family. Whether you’re cheering for your favorite athletes or marvelling at daring feats…
The Only Grade Two Book List You Need!
As a teacher and reading specialist, it is my sworn duty to love books. And I do! It is also my sworn duty to help children fall in love with books. With that in mind, I’m excited to share beautiful, thoughtfully curated book lists that kids will truly love. The Ultimate Book List for Grade…
Grade 1 to 8 Math and Literacy in One Page a Day
Learning doesn’t need to be long, complicated, or overwhelming. With the right approach, your child can cover ALL core literacy and math skills with just one page of literacy and one page of math a day. Yes—one. And yes—it really works! Tried, tested, and true. Let’s take a closer look at our Grade School Math…
Breathtaking Winter Books for Preschoolers
I like to live quite simply. You won’t find anything extravagant here, and thanks to a major decluttering effort last year, you won’t find much excess at all. There aren’t many toys, piles of clothes, or unnecessary “stuff.” With one exception. Books. We have shelves upon shelves of them — mostly children’s books, and hundreds…
Preschool Math Activities
Before I taught Kindergarten, I spent my days in a preschool classroom—and honestly, that experience was a game-changer. It gave me such a deep appreciation for how much learning happens through play before kids ever start “big kid” school. One thing I noticed? Preschool math doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. But it’s actually…
8 Surprising Benefits of Cursive Writing
Sometimes, as a Mama, I do things just because I have always done them. Do you know what I mean? For example, my little ones have always had an early bedtime. I know in the back of my mind there are tons of benefits for this, but I haven’t really taken the time to research…
Preschool Christmas Projects: Name Puzzles
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a good old name puzzle! This has been a classic in our home over the years, with all my children creating many (many) name puzzles when they reached that magical preschool age. So, if you’re looking for awesome preschool Christmas projects, you’re in the right place! We originally did…
The Everything Kindergarten Bundle
If you’ve ever wished someone would bundle up a beautiful, playful, actually doable year of kindergarten and hand it to you with a bow… well, friend, today is your day! The Everything Kindergarten Bundle truly has everything you need to create a magical, memorable, and educational year at home. From literacy and numeracy to art…
