Hey friend, We have a ridiculous joke in our family. Whenever we see . . . well basically anything while we are driving, someone will ask "is that my daughter's school bus?!"Sometimes it's an actual school bus, sometimes it is obviously her school bus as she is getting off the bus. Other times it's a random vehicle . . . yesterday it was a stop sign. To me, it's always worth asking. This morning I told my kids "oh look, there's a school bus coming up on your right!" My son looks over his...

A CRAFT YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE! Hey hey, Halloween is creeping up (in a fun way), and I just have to share one of my favorite seasonal projects with you: the Disguise a Pumpkin Craft Activity. It’s quirky, creative, and such a great way to get kids thinking (and writing). 🎨 What is it? This is a 9-page craft & writing packet that gives students the chance to disguise their pumpkins as anything but a pumpkin. Think: pizza pumpkin, astronaut pumpkin, ladybug pumpkin — you name it. It blends art +...

PLAY DOUGH TO THE RESCUE Hey hey, You know that moment. Little shoes pause at the classroom door, tiny hands cling a little tighter, and the sniffles start before the goodbye hug ends? Back to school is big. For kids and grown-ups. And while I can’t stop the nerves entirely, I can offer you my favorite trick for smoothing that first-day transition: ✨ Back to School Play Dough Mats ✨ They’re colorful. They’re creative. And they work like magic to help kids settle into the classroom while their...