by Laurie Honza | Oct 23, 2020 | For Home
It’s that time of year…the leaves are starting to change colors, fall sweatshirts and sweaters are being pulled out, apple cider donuts are being eaten by the dozen, and pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE (even in our kids mac ‘n cheese, for real!). As we prepare for the...
by h2m | Sep 11, 2020 | For Home, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade K, Pre-K
This spring you may have experienced turning kitchen tables or family rooms into instant “classrooms” but quickly realized that sometimes these spaces do not inspire learning (especially under short notice). With many families across the U.S. conducting some level of...
by Zev W. | Aug 20, 2020 | For Home, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
When I first learned my school was closing because of COVID-19, I was pretty excited. It was right after Spring Break, and I wasn’t ready to return to school. I thought a little extra time at home would be fun. What kid wouldn’t? The first thing I had to do to get...
by Laurie Honza | Aug 7, 2020 | For Home, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade K, Math, Pre-K
If there’s one thing you should keep in your child’s “I’m bored!” arsenal, it’s a box or bucket of sidewalk chalk! Not only is sidewalk chalk really inexpensive, requires little or no clean up, and keeps kids busy during a long summer day, but there are a ton of...
by Laurie Honza | Jul 17, 2020 | For Home, Grade K, Pre-K
If you’re looking for a fun activity to get your kids outside this summer, try rock painting! Here are some tips to help you get started. Years ago, I was introduced to the phenomenon of rock painting. I had no idea what was involved, but once I started it...
by Chris Truby | Jul 9, 2020 | For Home, SEL
Not being able to go to our favorites places and enjoy our favorite activities is frustrating for anyone. Now consider the perspective of children on the autism spectrum, who rely on schedules and routines to navigate their days. Suddenly, their structured school days...
