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Holiday Printable – Spread Kindness This Holiday Season
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s important to spread holiday cheer and kindness. Although gift giving is a holiday staple, there are other ways to give back, especially to those in need. A little bit effort goes a long way! 😊 This holiday season, hand2mind...
Thanksgiving Arts & Craft Ideas for Kids
Gobble, Gobble! Leaves are officially turning colors, the air is getting crisp, and holiday music is already playing on the radio?! 😉 Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it’s time for some Thanksgiving-themed fun for the kiddos! These activities will have...
Easy Halloween Craft Ideas for Kids
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...
6 Tips You Should Consider When Creating Your Home Classroom
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...
Student Tips for Preparing for Remote Learning at Home
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...
Sidewalk Chalk Number Games for Fun Summer Learning
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...
Best Rock Painting Activity for Kids This Summer
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 quickly...
3 Key Areas for Keeping Calm During Lockdown… Our Story of Sensory Play
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...
How to Teach Your Child at Home during COVID-19
Homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be an exercise in agility. As a working mom (with a working spouse), the initial odds of homeschooling my 2nd-grade daughter and preschooler son did not look good. While my daughter’s school provided organized...