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Helping kids write thank you notes turns manners into magic! From birthday surprises to sweet neighborly gestures, a fun thank you card teaches kids to slow down, say thanks, and share their sparkle. It’s an easy way to grow gratitude, …

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Get your kids into the St. Patty’s Day spirit with some silly limerick writing! Free printable!

Start a memorable New Year’s tradition by doing family interviews! Gather together to reflect on the past year’s highlights and share hopes for the future. Capture everyone’s thoughts with a free printable in a special notebook to create cherished memories …

Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child’s life, and as parents or educators, we want to make that process as engaging and enjoyable as possible. One of the simplest yet most effective tools you …

Help your young writers practice their tripod pencil grip in a fun way…with water painting! Water Painting is Great for All Ages and Couldn’t be Easier All you need is some water, a small paintbrush, a sidewalk/porch/deck or big rock …

7 ways to get kids writing (and cool writing prompts for kids!) | teachmama.com

I just shared a cool series over at the Scholastic Parents Raise a Reader blog, and I think it will be of interest to many parents. It’s all about first steps to writing and what parents can do to help …

I have been as sick as a dog–sick as a dawwwwg— for the past few days, but today I had a little spring in my step because it was National Grammar Day. And this old gal, though she may have …

    The following guest post is written by Christie Kiley. Christie has the job I find amazing and awe-inspiring: an Occupational Therapist.  The work of these professionals is absolutely incredible. Christie is an O/T and mom of two teeny-tiny …

Our Everyday Journal cards have proven to be a really incredible—and sneaky—way of getting the kids focused and thinking in a way that I’m not sure they’d be willing to do otherwise. There’s something exciting about choosing a card, about …

Today we spent a few minutes doing one of our favorite back-to-school activities–one that gives my kiddos a chance to say a little ‘hello’ to their teachers even before they meet them at the Open House. A while after breakfast …

Finding interesting and meaningful activities for Owen and Cora during Maddy’s homework time has kept me busy lately, but I’ve found tons of great things for these two to do.  Finally, it’s a natural part of our day for everyone …

    As I’ve said very recently, letter reversals are quite normal for emerging readers and writers. But there’s absolutely nothing wrong with helping our kiddos remember the tough ones. Back in January, I saved a Word World episode because …