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…
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…
Christmas Countdown Calendar and Activity Pages!
It’s December! And you know what that means, my sweet friend—it’s time to jump into that holly-jolly spirit. And what better way to do that than with a fun and simple (emphasis on simple!) Christmas Countdown Calendar filled with quick, Christmas-themed learning activities for each day of this month? I present to you… My Printable…
Five Senses Activities for Toddlers!
Toddlers are little explorers, and their five senses—smell, taste, touch, hearing, and sight are their ultimate tools for discovering the world. Everything is new, exciting, and worth investigating. That’s exactly why five-senses activities are such a fun and powerful way to help children learn and grow. Today, I’ve got some fantastic ideas to share—perfect for…
Teaching Kids to Read Through Play
Let’s talk about one of the most common questions I get as a teacher (and homeschooling mom): “How do I actually teach my child to read?” For some kids, reading clicks into place like magic—easy peasy. And for others… well, let’s just say it’s more of a journey. And guess what? That’s 100% OKAY. I’m…
