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

Been watching movies? Kids playing video games? Done too much laundry or cleaning? If you answered, "YES," to any of these questions, then I've got the perfect activity for you! Time to get outside with a Seek & Find activity. Find them all and the first person to do so, wins a prize of your/their … Continue reading Get Outside With A “Nature Seek & Find”

For over a decade, I worked in a Montessori setting and one of the most profound teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori was her belief in practical life activities for young children. Practical life activities help children develop a sense of order, concentration, coordination, and independence. Practical life can be broken down into four main categories: … Continue reading The Value of Practical Life Activities That Can Be Done In The Home

The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA is closed to the public right now, but you may want to take advantage of their virtual field trips. While they aren't free, they do have a "Buy 4, get Five" offer. Looks like there are a wide variety of programs for K-12 classrooms, library … Continue reading National WWII Museum Offering Virtual Field Trips

Did you know that March is recognized as Poison Prevention Month? This is a great opportunity to go through medicine cabinets, drawers, and purses and discard out-of-date medicines. Look for a medicine disposal box near you instead of flushing them down the drain or simply throwing them away. Cabarrus Co., NC residents - there is … Continue reading March Is Poison Prevention Month

Looking for something fun and educational to do over the next several weeks? If so, have I got great resources for you. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA, for short) offers quality fire safety lesson plans, coloring pages, worksheets, and even online videos, stories, and games. These activities have correct messaging about fire safety and … Continue reading FREE RESOURCES FROM THE NFPA AND MY FRIEND, SPARKY THE FIRE DOG