There are many common early signs of dyslexia; research shows dyslexia can be identified before students even enter kindergarten. Early identification and proper intervention is critical for students with dyslexia. As a teacher with a masters degree in reading education, I knew before my son started kindergarten that something was different about ... Read More about Common Early Signs of Dyslexia
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Fluffy Candy Cane Slime
The holidays are coming, which means it's the perfect time to pull out some fun activities to do with your students or children. There are many slime recipes, but my favorite is fluffy slime! It's unique and most kids aren't as familiar with this type. Unlike other slime, fluffy slime takes a bit of effort to make. It makes for a great ... Read More about Fluffy Candy Cane Slime
Phonics Games: Roll It & Read It
I am always looking for new and fun ways to engage my son during our homeschool day. It can be difficult at times, as he often likes an activity one week and has no interest the next. I've searched for new phonics game, and finally came up with an idea! These Roll It and Read It games have been a game-changer! One of the best parts about ... Read More about Phonics Games: Roll It & Read It
How to Make an Easy Marshmallow Catapult
With kids being home more now, I'm always trying to find a new and creative activity for my son to do that does NOT involve a computer screen. This is one of the easiest ways I have found to make a marshmallow catapult. The materials are simple and likely can be found around your house. Materials: two rubber bandsclothespinlego (or ... Read More about How to Make an Easy Marshmallow Catapult
5 Easy Crock Pot Meals EVER
I love a good easy crock pot meal! These are my top 5 favorite crock pot meals. Seasoned Chicken, Potatoes, and Green BeansI've made this multiple times. It's super simple and only requires the 3 ingredients, plus the seasoning of your choice. 2. Slow Cooker Enchilada SoupI will be the first to admit that I'm not the best cook. This ... Read More about 5 Easy Crock Pot Meals EVER
Thoughts from a Single Mom
I've started, deleted, and started this post again more times than I can count now. No matter how hard I try, I can never seem to express my thoughts and feelings accurately when it comes to motherhood. You see, for the first 8 years of my son's life I always felt like a great mom. I worked hard to provide for my son and teach him everything ... Read More about Thoughts from a Single Mom
FAQ about Outschool
In July 2020 I started teaching on Outschool and it was one of the best decisions I made during the Pandemic. I've talked a lot on Instagram about my experience of not only teaching on Outschool, but being a parent of a child who frequently takes classes on Outschool. Last week I asked my Instagram friends to share the questions they still have ... Read More about FAQ about Outschool
Unique Teacher Gifts From Etsy
Teachers are working harder than ever this year. It is the perfect time to recognize the teacher(s) in your children's lives and thank them for their dedication. I have put together a list of unique teacher gifts that every educator will love. The best part is they are all from Etsy, which means you will be supporting a small business. Gift ... Read More about Unique Teacher Gifts From Etsy
A Letter to My Son
I say this every year, but it’s true. I am in complete denial that my baby boy is another year old. This year is big. This year he turns 10. Every year I tell myself that the next year will be the year that I don’t bring up AFE. It will be the year that I don’t talk about how thankful I am to be alive and it will be the year that I don’t allow ... Read More about A Letter to My Son
Amazon Teacher Dresses
Amazon is one of my favorite places to get dresses for the classroom. The dresses are cute, school appropriate length, comfortable, and most importantly, affordable. All of the Amazon teacher dresses below are under $30. If you want to view my entire collection of favorite Amazon clothes, CLICK HERE. DRESS #1 The fabric of this ... Read More about Amazon Teacher Dresses
