I love using problem-solving when teaching my kids math. As a teacher, I know that it is best to teach skills together and not isolate one skill at a time. I also know it is important for that teaching to be cyclical, letting children have exposure to it again and again. Problem-solving questions accomplish both…
Incredible Science Unit Study: Powerful Pollinators! For K-Grade 6
Get ready! It is time to discover the pollinating superheroes! I introduce to you, the newest Family Unit Study Powerful Pollinators! This is a fun, engaging science unit study that combines science and environmental education. A perfect unit study to get you outside and observe pollinators in action. This unit study, like all of our…
Easy Fall Playdough Recipes
With the cooler fall weather approaching, it is time to start preparing for that long period of hibernation. Just me? One staple, aside from hot chocolate and 40 blankets, is a good playdough recipe that is nice and easy. And one that smells of all things Fall? Perfection. I have found a few lovely, easy…
What is Phonological Awareness? And How Do I Teach It?
Get ready, my friend, because today we are diving into one of my FAVOURITE topics: What is Phonological Awareness? And why, the heck, is it one of Sarah’s favourite topics? Phonological awareness, in a nutshell, is the understanding of how sounds are put together and can be manipulated and changed in oral language. It includes…
Construction Paper Crafts for Kids to Make
If there is one thing I keep repeating around here, it is my love for keeping things simple. Simple crafts and activities keep things fun and stress-free for me and my littles. Construction paper crafts definitely fit the bill. Construction paper is one of the most basic of the basic craft supplies. It is available…
Make a Potato SEED Head!
Norah and I had so, so, so much fun with this seed craft for kids! So much so, that I simply had to share it with you. Even though seed activities for kids are ‘sprouting’ all over this blog already. I mean, we have done seeds in mason jars, seed art, a huge seed collage…
Fun Summer Playdough Activities for Kids!
Is summer even summer without playdough? I don’t think I will ever know! Every summer we seem to dive into playdough activities so this year I thought we could freshen our ideas. And since I have a blog and all, I thought you should freshen your ideas as well! Pretty forward of me, assuming your…
The Only Grade Two Book List You Need!
As a Teacher and Reading Specialist, it is my sworn duty to love books. It is also my sworn duty to help children fall in love with books. So I am going to start sharing amazing book lists kids will love! I thought we would get started with a beautiful Grade Two book list, since…
Get Writing Clearly with Graphic Organizers for Kids!
We needed to create some graphic organizers to go along with our Grade Two Literacy Curriculum, so I thought it best to make a full blog post on the topic. After all, graphic organizers are a perfect tool for young writers! I wanted to be sure you knew about them. Oh, and I also wanted…
Water Play Ideas for Preschoolers: Beginning Letters Toy Scoop
I think it’s safe to say that the warmer weather is FINALLY here to stay (fingers crossed) and we couldn’t be happier about it! This means water play ideas for preschoolers will be the name of the game. We need all the outdoor time we can get after such a long winter. Just before we…