While my husband and I were on our anniversary trip in December, I snagged a word search book while at the Dollar Tree (Yes, we shopped the Dollar Tree on our anniversary trip. Big spenders, aren't we?). I loved word searches as a child, but it had been years since I'd given them much thought, … Continue reading Create A Giant Word Search

Here in N.C., the weather is pretty gloomy today, but some of you may be feeling a little "cramped" or "shut in." If you have to get out, just go for a quick drive through your community and see if you can find all the things on the Scavenger Hunt below! I love doing Scavenger … Continue reading A “Get Out Of The House” Scavenger Hunt

Good morning, friends! Tuesday's writing prompts are inspired by our cat, Beaucoup. Beaucoup is a French word meaning, "many." I named him Beaucoup because with him, we had many kitty cats. We call him Beau for short! He was found almost four years ago as a tiny kitten; too small to be away from his … Continue reading Tuesday Writing Prompts

Good afternoon, friends: This activity popped up in my social media feed and it made me miss being a classroom teacher because this is something that is cheap to make, easy to replicate, and "Oh, so cute!" This idea was taken off of Pinterest and a site called newyoungmum.com. Unfortunately, the link directly to this … Continue reading LITTLE BUNNIES – SPRING/EASTER CRAFT

By now, kids have made a lot of artwork during their first week of in-home studies. What do you do with all of it? How do you organize and display it all without a million things taped to the walls? I found this idea on Pinterest yesterday and thought it was too good not to … Continue reading DUCK TAPE ART DISPLAY QUILT

Hi all! Good morning to you! My friend and critique partner, Jill Roman Lord, writes some of the sweetest children's stories I've ever read. Her latest book, THE QUIET, CRAZY EASTER DAY, is a perfect piece to read in the weeks leading up to Easter. It's full of her perfect rhyme and frolicking words. The … Continue reading STORY TIME WITH JILL ROMAN LORD

Chapel Hill Fire Department conducted a virtual Fire Triangle demonstration on Facebook yesterday that was too good not to share. This is a wonderful way to incorporate science into your daily educational routine. What's the fire triangle, you ask? The fire triangle, often used as a basic form of fire safety training in schools, is … Continue reading FIRE SCIENCE LESSON WITH CHAPEL HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Here's are two cute stories read aloud for you today from the First Lady of Louisiana, Donna Edwards. She just happens to reading stories written by author friends of mine from the great state of Louisiana. View Ms Edwards read aloud here! Tina Hebert (pictured below) and I met at a writing conference in New … Continue reading REBUILDING THE CAJUN WAY AND ALYCAT AND THE THURSDAY DESERT DAY – Face Book Live Read Alongs

Scholastic, a leading publisher and educational resource company, was one of the first to announce FREE, daily lessons for children while millions of families across the nation practice social distancing. The resources/activities are designed to keep Pre-K through 9th grade children reading, learning, and growing. To view the 20 activities offered, click on the Scholastic … Continue reading FREE Scholastic Resources For Pre-K Through 9th Grade Students!

While many companies and businesses have personnel using a flexible work schedule, working from home, or unfortunately, closed during these uncertain times, your communities' essential personnel: Police, Fire, EMS, City Officials, Information Technology, etc. are still working harder than ever before to keep you and your family safe and sound. If you're looking for something … Continue reading FIREFIGHTERS’ BUSY DAY – STORY TIME