Get ready to dive into learning with food science experiments that are as tasty as they are educational! Today, I am excited to share some fantastic ways to get your kids excited about science! Did you know that popcorn kernels are about 4% water—and that tiny bit of moisture is exactly what causes them to…
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…
Valentine’s Day Activity Calendar and Coloring Pages!
Well… this one totally snuck up on me! Can you believe February is already here? 💕 That can only mean one thing—it’s time for me to share my Valentine’s Day Activity Bundle! Count down to February 14th with one fun, simple, learning-filled activity each day. Each activity takes just 5–10 minutes, requires zero prep, and…
The BEST Valentine’s Day Science Experiments!
We are getting very excited about Valentine’s Day over here! 💕 We love celebrating love in all its forms—friendship, family, and a little bit of science magic too. And honestly, what better way to celebrate than with some hands-on Valentine’s Day science experiments that are just as fun as they are fascinating? Let’s take a…
The Best Read Aloud Chapter Books
There’s something pretty magical about reading chapter books aloud with kids. Whether you’re curled up on the couch or sneaking in a chapter before bed, it’s a special way to connect, laugh, and go on adventures together—without even leaving the house. And the best part? While you’re sharing a story, your child is building focus,…
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…
Hundreds Chart Games | 8 Fun Ideas for Grades 1 to 3
If you’re looking for a simple and engaging way to help kids with number sense, the hundreds chart is your new best friend! You can use it to play all sorts of fun hundreds chart games that reinforce skills like counting, addition and subtraction, patterning, and more. In this post, I’m sharing eight of my…
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…
