Level the Books You Already Own
A teacher just told you your child’s reading level, and they might as well have been speaking a different language. Sound familiar? You’re not the only one. Most parents look at me and say, “What books or series of books should my child be reading?” So, here’s what you need to know about choosing the best books for your kids.
Apps for kids
Parents always ask me what apps they should try at home. So, I looked at what apps I use in the classroom to support student learning and which ones students enjoy.
How to help with the unstructured days of summer!
Do your children say, “I’M BORED!”, “WHAT CAN I DO?”, “WHY CAN’T I JUST WATCH TV?” My kids can’t be the only ones! So, to help with the unstructured days of summer I created a chore chart combined with a “things to do” before you can use an electronic check list.
I laminated the page and have the kids use dry erase markers to check off the tasks as they have completed them!