School is out for summer! Are you looking for frugal, simple ways to keep your kids entertained this summer and ALSO get some academics in their day in a fun way? I’m going to share my secrets with you for our Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities for Kids! Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities […]
Handprint Mother’s Day Card
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing women in your life. What I love about celebrating Mother’s Day in my family is the chance to make meaningful, home-made gifts! I know how precious it is to receive a gift from a loved one that was personally made by them. I’m excited to […]
Baby Shower on a Budget
My sister-in-law and I had the honor of hosting our sister’s baby shower. You won’t believe where we did our shopping…the dollar store. I’m excited to share with you my tips and secrets on how to create a gorgeous Baby Shower on a Budget. Baby Shower on a Budget If you’re looking for an e-Book with […]
Editable Sight Word Game for Spring
Flowers are blooming and the birds are singing because spring is in the air! This spring bring some fun to your literacy activities in a whole new way with this Editable Sight Word Game for Spring! You read that right…this FREE activity is EDITABLE! That gives you all of the control. You get to choose any 15 […]
Springtime Roll and Graph FREE Math Activity
I’m so excited to share with you this fun roll and graph math series that I get to be a part of! Each month we create a new math activity that children of all ages will love! Children get to practice early graphing skills and have fun while doing it! I just know that your […]
Thumbprint Flower Pots
I have a confession to make…I don’t have a “green thumb” but I LOVE to be out in a garden. We planted a garden in our backyard a few years ago and had a blast doing it…and then we moved 2 months later! Since then we have adopted the gardening tactic where you make your […]
Baby Girl Elephant Baby Shower
I had the honor of helping with a Baby Girl Elephant Baby Shower for one of my dearest friends! She said that she wanted a baby shower that was pink, grey and elephants! How adorable is that? Baby Girl Elephant Baby Shower When my friend’s sweet sister invited me to help out I was thrilled! As you […]
Dollar Store Garden Party
My baby girl turned 11 last week and I am still in total disbelief. We are on the brink of having a teenager where my little girl used to be. I just can’t believe how fast time is escaping us each day. In my efforts to embrace my time with her, I decided on a […]
Mitten Addition and Subtraction Math Mats
Bring some winter themed fun to your math centers with these Mitten Addition and Subtraction Math Mats! Your children will have a blast building math equations! Grab some cotton balls to use as math manipulatives so that it looks like there are snowballs in the mittens! Mitten Addition and Subtraction Math Mats These winter math […]
Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match
I am a sucker for super easy, effective alphabet practice activities. This Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match activity is perfect for letter/sound practice and alphabet recognition! It’s easy to assemble and you can use supplies you already have on hand! Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match This alphabet activity is suitable for grades pre-k […]
Easy Peppermint Christmas Fudge
Leave Santa something different this year. Forgo hours of baking cookies for Santa and instead make him this Easy Peppermint Christmas Fudge recipe in just 5 minutes! Not only can you make this recipe in an instant, but you also don’t have to turn on your oven! Best news ever. I know. It’s like a […]
Christmas Tree Addition and Subtraction Math Mats
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the most hectic! Finding time to create meaningful center activities can be a challenge during the holiday season. Today, I’m excited to share with you a free math printable that will make your students excited about solving math equations! This Christmas Tree Addition and Subtraction Math […]
Easy Bake Pumpkin Roll Recipe
When my husband and I first started dating I was overjoyed when he invited me to his family’s Thanksgiving dinner. I wanted to show up with an amazing dessert and really WOW them. So, I asked my boss at the time what she thought I should take to dinner. She then, from memory, wrote down […]
Pumpkin Addition Math Game
Teaching addition can be the most fun, I promise! With just a few supplies and some DIY ability, you can keep the little mathematicians in your life busy and learning! I’m excited to share with you a fun way to practice addition with this Pumpkin Addition Math Game! Pumpkin Addition Math Game This math game […]
Guessing Games for Learning the Alphabet
Teaching early literacy skills can feel overwhelming at times. If you take time to find creative ways to introduce letter sounds to your students, you can really have fun with it! There are so many resources, games and tools for teaching the alphabet. I’m excited to share with you today an effective activity you can […]
Fall Addition and Subtraction Math Mats
Fall is the most beautiful time of year…in my opinion. At least that’s what I remember from growing up in the midwest. Now that I have roots planted in the hot desert, I don’t experience all the beauty of fall until the end of November. To be honest, it still doesn’t compare to the smells […]
Pumpkin Math Mats
The colors and smells of fall are here! It’s time to start changing themes and activities to inspire learning during the change of seasons. I’m excited to share with you today how you can bring some fall fun to your math activities with these Pumpkin Math Mats free printables! Pumpkin Math Mats These Pumpkin Math Mats […]
Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math Mats
Since we’re still enjoying ice cream treats in the fall where we live, I’m thrilled to share with you today how you can bring some yummy goodness into your homeschool classroom or traditional classroom and sweeten up your math lessons with these free Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math Mats printables! Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math […]
Pumpkin Alphabet Grab and Cover Activity
Do you ever have those days when planning another themed activity can be overwhelming or life just seems to get in the way of planning fun, cutesy games that your children will love? I know that happens to me all the time! That’s where I swoop in and help you out with this easy Pumpkin […]
Blending Literacy Game
Teaching blends is a vital piece to early literacy skills. For some children, learning blends can be a little challenging for a variety of reasons and for teachers, teaching blends can be less than exciting. Today, I’d like to share with you a really fun way for children to have a ball while writing and reading […]