Fossil Cookies

My son is studying fossils this week in science. We found a super-easy way to add a little bit of excitement to our  lessons. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.  We…

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Homophone Activities for Visual Learners

Homophones can be tricky for children and, let’s just be honest, they are tricky for adults, too. A simple search will bring up mounds of comical memes about the appropriate uses of: there, their, they’re…

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When ONE Word Creates Worry

I am going to start in the middle of our story (don’t worry, I will get back to the beginning and share the whole story with you at some point), but for now it is…

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Alleviate the Chaos of BTS

Back to school time brings a plethora of feelings for students and teachers… On one hand, it is a fresh start to a year with new students; maybe you are returning to your previous school,…

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How to Cover a Paperback Book with Clear, Self-Adhesive Vinyl

At our school, the upper elementary students are required to cover their paperback workbooks with clear, self-adhesive vinyl. At first I found it frustrating and stressful to get the vinyl cover on and without bubbles. Through…

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