April showers brings May flowers… and brings our focus to the beauty of the world around us. Plus, every April 22 brings Earth Day, a holiday founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson after public outcry over an oil … Continue reading →
Has spring fever set in for your children? Is there more doodling going on than learning? Wait! It could be they are learning while they are doodling, just not in the traditional way. I’d like to explore how “doodling” and … Continue reading →
I remember one windy day a few years ago when I took my classroom outside to fly kites as an activity for their spring party. I figured they knew how. After all, as a child, my sisters and I often … Continue reading →
Stuck in the house. Nothing to do. “Mom, I’m bored.” How can we engage our children in their winter studies? Even older children may enjoy a short photo picture book. They can get lots of ideas for things to do … Continue reading →
Are you looking for a great gift to give your kids or grandkids, nieces or nephews? Chances are, they already have lots of toys. Lots of games. Lots of art supplies. And doesn’t it just bother you when you spend … Continue reading →
“It’s good to remember — all famous authors were once ordinary kids who felt that the writing of tales was something they couldn’t live without.” – Elizabeth Haidle
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