Looking for a fun summer diversion? How about one of these giant games for the backyard? Take your favorite board and computer games up a notch by creating jumbo versions you can play outside. And if you can figure out how to incorporate the hose and some water fun, all the … [Read more...] about DIY Giant Games for the Backyard
School-Age Kids
Stopping the “Summer Rust”: a Teacher’s Perspective by Stephanie Ingerman
photo source: Ryan via Flickr Creative Commons Summer--we all love it and we all need a little time off. But your child can fall as many as four months behind in their learning during the short break of summer if we aren’t continuing to focus on learning. I affectionately call … [Read more...] about Stopping the “Summer Rust”: a Teacher’s Perspective by Stephanie Ingerman
Bold Middle School Faith {Bible GIVEAWAY}
photo credit: Lauren Macdonald via Flickr Creative Commons Tweens feel like they are in a constant state of change. And they’re right. With all of the adjustments they go through physically, mentally, and emotionally, nearly every aspect of their lives is changing! If you know … [Read more...] about Bold Middle School Faith {Bible GIVEAWAY}
Where to Find the Best Deals on School Supplies
If you're anything like me, school supply shopping can get pretty frustrating ... not to mention expensive! I can't even imagine how it will be next year when I have two kids in public school. Whether you're shopping for homeschool, public, private, or just looking for some art … [Read more...] about Where to Find the Best Deals on School Supplies
5 Educational Websites for Summer Learning
Are you out of school yet? It feels funny to ask that, seeing that my daughter's kindergarten year ended on May 18. But I know most schools get out later than that. I didn't graduate until June 16 in Virginia, where we had the no-starting-until-after-Labor-Day rule. I'm sure, … [Read more...] about 5 Educational Websites for Summer Learning