*disclaimer- this is NOT a post to make other moms feel guilty about how they feel about their kids going back to school. This is a glimpse into how I feel about it and the VERY real struggle that many of us face with anxiety. Remember…this community isn’t here to judge. I’m here being real. […]
How to Create a Functional Kidspace
If you have children, then chances are you have a room or two in your home overflowing with kid “stuff.” If you are in need of organizing those spaces, then you are in the right place! I will walk you through some tips on how to organize your very own “Kidspace.” This is a space […]
Thrifty, DIY Center Activities
*UPDATE: I’m honored to say that this post is part of the BEST OF 2015 in Education, Parenting and Crafting! Read to the bottom for more BEST of 2015 inspiration* I LOVE me some center time! Seriously though…it encourages writing, ABC practice, numbers and more. The kids don’t realize they are learning because it’s just […]
Let’s Celebrate Art Masterpiece!
I originally included this content regarding displaying children’s artwork in my blog about my Kidspace, but felt that it deserved its own place in Teaching! This blog entry will be a refresher on how I have celebrated my kid’s artwork through the years! Enjoy! ARTWORK Last summer, the kids and I decided to do an […]
Start a Blog
Since creating Miss Mae’s Days, I’ve often been asked some variation of the question, “How do you come up with all of those ideas for your blog?” And, I have to be honest – between you and me – the “idea part” was never really the most challenging part! The most challenging part in running […]
Counting with Penguins DIY Game
My oldest son is obsessed with penguins! He studies them, reads books about them, and daily makes art projects of adorable little penguins. I must say that I’m a little fond of them myself! When it came time to practice numbers with him I thought that penguins were the perfect subject for this Counting with Penguins […]
Family Affirmation Tree Project and Mission Statement
This incredible “family night” craft project came to me one night while my husband and I joined other married couples at our church as we discussed effective parenting. This session touched on the various habits that effective parents incorporate into their daily lives. During our conversation, we were discussing the idea of having a collective […]
