Hey there, friends! On Tuesday we took an imaginary journey/trip with our families. Did you create that packing list? Did you talk about how you'd get there or what you'd do? Well, now that you've had a great time there (wherever there was), it's time for you to begin your trip back home! (But there's … Continue reading Thursday Writing Prompt – Coming Back Home
Distance Learning/Social Distancing Ideas, Crafts, Educational Opportunities, etc.
Focus on JOY Today
Like always, I was perusing Pinterest and found this picture below. It hit me hard. Many of us, myself included, have been to quick lately to list all the many things that COVID-19 have cost us this spring. (Trust me, I've been sitting on a big one!) Maybe it was a lost trip, a missed … Continue reading Focus on JOY Today
Tuesday Writing Prompt – Take An Imaginary Trip
Hey friends! I bet some of you are missing camping trips, long beach weekends, Spring Break, festivals, park openings, etc. For me, one of the hardest things about staying close to home meant the loss of a spring trip to New Orleans to the French Quarter (food & music) Festival. Even though we can't be … Continue reading Tuesday Writing Prompt – Take An Imaginary Trip
How Do You Celebrate A Birthday?
Today is my hubby's _____ birthday! (I won't disclose his actual age because I think he looks much younger than he really is.) We've always had a disagreement about birthdays. I, for one, enjoy the celebration, the wishes, etc. He always say, "It's just another day." Well, this year I'd like your help! Give me … Continue reading How Do You Celebrate A Birthday?
Introducing something new called “FIND OUT FRIDAY” – Interviews with real people making real differences in their communities – SENIOR FIRE INSPECTOR, JEFF BOSTIAN
FIND OUT FRIDAY is a new feature to the blog where I will be introducing families to important people across the country doing great things in their communities. To start the segment, I thought of no better person than my hubby, Jeff Bostian, who has over 30 years of fire service experience. We met at … Continue reading Introducing something new called “FIND OUT FRIDAY” – Interviews with real people making real differences in their communities – SENIOR FIRE INSPECTOR, JEFF BOSTIAN
Thursday Writing Prompts with our Storyteller’s Bag
I have been waiting for this day since I first had the idea of doing a Storyteller's Bag for writing prompts. This was one of my favorite activities as a teacher so I am excited to see where this leads you and your munchkins. First, let me start off by saying that nothing has to … Continue reading Thursday Writing Prompts with our Storyteller’s Bag
Wednesday – It’s HUMP DAY! Let’s make a Storyteller’s Bag for tomorrow’s writing prompts.
We're half-way through the work week... whatever that looks like. For some of us it feels like the 276th day of April. Boy, hasn't it been a long month? Today, I'd like to inspire you to create your family's own storytellers bag. I wish I had a picture of the one I used when I … Continue reading Wednesday – It’s HUMP DAY! Let’s make a Storyteller’s Bag for tomorrow’s writing prompts.
Tuesday Writing Prompts
Over the last week or so, we've finally gotten some much-needed rain here in my hometown. As I sit on my back patio looking at beautiful, red flowers and tall, green palms I am reminded of how very important the rain is. So, rain is the inspiration behind today's prompts. Hope you enjoy! Splish Splash! … Continue reading Tuesday Writing Prompts
Easter Egg Phonics Fun and More!
WAIT! Don't put those Easter Eggs away just yet. Re-purpose them for some old fashioned, phonics fun and more. What you will need: Plastic Easter Eggs (if they have the little flap that keeps the top on them, you should snip that) Sharpie marker Creativity Way back in the day, when I was … Continue reading Easter Egg Phonics Fun and More!
It’s Going to the Birds!
The N.C. State Fair is reminding North Carolinian's via Facebook that it is nesting season for birds right now. Below is a list of bird eggs and their identifying markings. You might want to see if you can do a bird egg scavenger hunt (looking only, of course) with your family. A Facebook follower of … Continue reading It’s Going to the Birds!
Children's Author - Maria Bostian 