When my son was in elementary school, he brought a copy of Space Case home. The book is a about a 12-year-old who is one of the first humans to live on the moon and finds himself having to solve a murder mystery during his space adventure. The book inspired a lot of conversations about…
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10 Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year with Kids
Tomorrow Year of the Dragon begins and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate Lunar New Year with kids, I have 10 easy ideas that are perfect for all ages! Below you’ll find things you can do in preparation to celebrate Lunar New Year with kids and ways to commemorate the start of Year of…
Celebrating Chinese New Year: Teaching Kids About Lunar New Year & Family Traditions
Earlier this week as I was thinking about a special meal to prepare to celebrate the start of Chinese New Year and Year of the Dragon this Saturday, my mind wandered back to my childhood and the traditions I grew up with. With the start of each new year, I used to wonder if I…
Annie: The Musical is Coming to DC’s National Theatre January 23-28
When I was young, my parents had season theater tickets. For years, I looked forward to going to a Sunday matinee performance of a musical followed by dinner out. We saw a lot of memorable shows, including Annie. Next week Annie the Musical opens in Washington, DC at the National Theatre and whether you’ve never…
How to Teach Kids About Martin Luther King, Jr. and Civil Rights
Years ago when I was in college, a friend and I drove from our New England schools to California. Along the way we stopped in Memphis- home of amazing barbecue, a rich musical heritage, Graceland, the Peabody Ducks, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Lorraine Motel. The Lorraine Motel may not have been mentioned in…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Teacher Gifts
The links in this Best Teacher Gifts post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. I think it’s safe to say that during the school year, our kids spend more of their awake hours…
Pretty Woman is Coming to DC’s National Theatre December 12-17
“Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream?” The line that began and ended the movie, plus the many memorable ones in between, came back to me recently as I rewatched Pretty Woman on a long flight. Who could forget Julia Roberts as Vivian and her dream of wanting to get out of where she was to…
2023 Gift Guide: Best STEM Gifts for Kids
The links in this best STEM gifts for kids post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. STEM is a field with more jobs than people to fill them so toys that foster curiosity…
The Best Age-Appropriate Advent Calendars for Kids
When I was little, it was a family tradition to always have advent calendars to start the month of December. Each day my brother and I would open a little door that revealed a piece of chocolate, with the final one being opened on Christmas Eve. The tradition of advent calendars continues in our house,…
5 Ways to Teach Prevention Education at Home During Red Ribbon Week
This week is Red Ribbon Week, a week focused on prevention education activities that support a healthy lifestyle. It’s likely that Red Ribbon Week will be highlighted at your child’s school but it’s important to continue the underage drinking prevention conversations at home, especially since risky behaviors run together. What is Prevention Education? The goal…