Tag Archives: Parenting
Kindergarten Round Up
by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to enter to win a $20 School Box gift card! Winners are drawn monthly! It’s that time of year again when 4-year-olds are starting to register for kindergarten for the fall. Many schools … Continue reading
Filed under Classroom Decor, Welcome
A Learning Experience
Know what I love? The community and fellowship we achieve by sharing ideas for working with children. Whether we’re educators, parents, or both, we have a common bond: our passion for imparting the best to children. That’s what A Learning … Continue reading
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Filed under Motivation, Teacher Inspiration, Teaching
a puzzling holiday
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and you could win a $20 School Box Gift Card! A winner is selected weekly. So, whatcha doin’ on January 29? How about…a jigsaw puzzle?? If this wasn’t on your agenda … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Activities, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Star Santa: a great project for home!
by Kelli Lewis Post a comment to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One winner is chosen each week. So, the kids are out for winter break, but the Big Guy isn’t slated to come for a few more … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Holidays, Parenting
Parent Volunteers: How to Utilize Them
by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One comment this week will win! Do you have parents that want to assist you in your classroom? It can be rewarding for you and … Continue reading
Filed under Behavior Management, Classroom Community, Parenting
Parent Teacher Conference Tips!
by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One comment this week will win! It’s that time of year again…time for parent/teacher conferences. Here are a few quick reminders of what you will … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Classroom Community
Can’t Get to the Beach? Create Your Own at Home!!
Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box gift card! (2 comments will win!) by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Whether you’re headed to the beach soon and want to anticipate the fun–or you’ve already come home and want … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Free Stuff!, Parenting, Summer Learning, Uncategorized
Summer Learnin’ Part 3: Bubbles in the Backyard!
This is part 3 in our series on fun Summer Learnin’ ideas! Click here and here for part 1 and part 2. by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post to receive a $20 School Box Gift Card!! Nothing … Continue reading
Filed under Parenting, Reading, reluctant readers, Summer Learning, Uncategorized
Summer Learnin’ Part 2: Library Scavenger Hunt!
This is Part 2 in our series on engaging (and easy!) Summer Learnin’ ideas. To read Part 1 (Fractions in the Kitchen), click here. Comment on this post and you could win a School Box gift card! Two comments win … Continue reading
Filed under Parenting, Reading, reluctant readers, Summer Learning, Uncategorized
Our Fave Mommy-and-Me Beach Reads!
by Elizabeth Cossick, M.Ed. There you sit, sand between your toes, enjoying the sun, the surf…and the fact that you can finally crack a book! To help you achieve beach Zen this summer, here are our favorite lit. picks—as well … Continue reading
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Filed under comprehension, Games, Parenting, Reading, Science, Summer Learning
