As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. Even though summer is here, many families are already dealing with some school anxiety in anticipation of the coming year. One source of anxiety for tweens who transition from elementary…
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Creating a Fort for Outdoor Summer Adventures and Backyard Fun #EarthtoEcho
Content created for this post is sponsored by Relativity Media. Summer is time for lots of outdoor fun and we’re always looking for new things to do that allow us to spend more time in the great outdoors. Since my kids are huge fans of indoor blanket forts during the cold weather months, we created…
5 Summer Reading Programs for Kids plus Kindle Paperwhite & $50 Amazon GC Giveaway!
With school out and summer officially here, we’re enjoying more leisurely days with a bit more time to read. The kids love summer because they have more time to read the books they love to read. I love to see the titles they choose and am happy as long as they’re reading something. Anything! It…
11 Ways to Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner’s 200th Anniversary
This is part of a sponsored post written on behalf of Macy’s. This year our nation will celebrate the Star Spangled Banner’s 200th anniversary on September 14. In anticipation of our National Anthem’s anniversary, bicentennial celebrations kicked off in Washington, D.C. this weekend where Flag Day events included Raise It Up! Anthem for America Concert…
Nut-Free Cookies for Class Parties Make My Room Parent Self Rejoice
End of the year celebrations can be a little less fun for room parents and kids alike if there are food allergies, especially nut allergies and sensitivities that prohibit kids from having the same treats that their peers are enjoying. My 8 collective years of room parent experience (double duty as room mom for both…
Tips & Tools to Help High School Students & Parents with Post-Graduation Anxiety
It’s that time of year when high school seniors are graduating and as exciting as the time is, it’s one filled with mixed emotions. I remember celebrating my accomplishments while being a little anxious about what was coming next. After all, I was moving across the country for college and away from the place that…
Websites to Teach Kids About World Cup Soccer Through Geography, Vocabulary, Math, Music & More
From kids who play soccer at recess to adults who wave their team’s flag, belt out songs at games, and can’t resist yelling goooooaaaaallll when their teams score, there’s no doubt that soccer is an exciting sport especially as all eyes turn to Brazil, the host country of the 2014 World Cup. I love…
Join me for #BingClassroomChat Twitter Party (5/28 @ 7 pm ET)
This post was created in partnership with Bing. If I was still teaching, I would be using ad-free search through Bing in the Classroom with my students. This free program is focused on helping kids use technology to inspire and satisfy their curiosity through ad-free search. Bing in the Classroom helps students learn about the…
Cookie Monster’s Favorite Apps #PBSKids
Adult fans of Cookie Monster who enjoy watching Sesame Street with their kids have witnessed the transformation of the furry blue monster as he’s gone from a crazy consumer of cookies to embracing healthier eating, adding fruit and vegetables to his diet, and learning important skills like patience and delayed gratification to a new generation of kids. In…
9 Things to Do to Become Microsoft Office Power User #OfficeChamps
As a member of #WindowsChampions I receive products for review and am a compensated member of #OfficeChamps. One of the best gifts we can give our parents is the gift of tech support. With Mother’s Day past and Father’s Day on the horizon, it’s a great time to give them some tutorials to help them…
