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How are you all doing? I am sure many of us thought that by this point we would start seeing things go back to some kind of normal after nearly six weeks, right? Each day we're learning that our social distancing efforts are working, but it's hard not to wish that things were back to normal, especially when it comes to remote learning and therapy.This has been an eye-opening experience for me as both a parent and a therapist and I've learned a lot in the last six weeks that will forever alter my expectations on parents (myself included).  I...

These alphabet activities are perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids exploring early literacy. Learning about letters is more than singing the alphabet song over and over (although that can be fun for a while!). It’s about hands-on activities, manipulating letters, using letters in real and meaningful ways. I put together this collection of alphabet activities to inspire you as you plan to teach your students all about letters. How to Teach the Alphabet to Kindergarten and Preschool Children Let’s start by talking about teaching letters to young children. It’s so very important to focus in on meaningful and engaging activities...

There seem to be as many homeschool styles as there are homeschooling families. Every one does it differently. Hardly anybody considers themselves a purist and sticks to just one official style. If you are like us and most other homeschooling families, you will consider yourself an “eclectic homeschooler.” What this means is that you pull what suits your family from among the multitude of styles. Below is a brief synopsis of various homeschooling styles and what I believe are the advantages of each. Please know that this list of homeschool styles is not exclusive. They are many, many other ways...

Are you looking for some simple printable kids activities to keep them active and busy? You’re going to love these 22 FREE printables! Not only are they fun and engaging, but some of them are great ways to intertwine learning, too. Since all kids like different things, it just makes sense to have a wide variety of printables for them to choose from. Some are just for fun while others can be used to educate them while giving their brains a good workout throughout the day. Have fun checking out these great printables. You’re certain to find one or two...

Hi friends! Happy Monday! I think it’s Monday? It’s so weird how the days seem to all blend together. I hope your weekend brought you some peace and relaxation. Ours was packed with projects but we made time for ice cream, tent night in the living room, and some family walks. Friday afternoon, I finished putting together a gallery wall in the living room and was like, “Let’s get the paint for the cabinets!” Before you could say, “Lowes is the equivalent of Black Friday madness” we were covered in paint splatters: deglossing, priming, and painting. (In all seriousness though,...