Pin It When my 6 year old started first grade this past year, we began with a spelling workbook. One lesson for each week. Each lesson has about 10-14 words on a list. Each list focuses on a few different phonic rules which she has already learned ah… more »

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"I can't do this anymore!" "I'm just so stressed. I can't handle this!" "I am so sick of living this way!" These sort of words have pretty much become normal vacabulary in my mind over the last 2-3 years. I've been living in a state of overwhelmed-ne… more »

  I love playdough! It entertains for hours. Some may argue that it is messy, but really... it is FAR less messy than silly putty, moon sand, moon dough, and just about every other pliable toy. There are many recipes online claiming to the be the "b… more »

An Eye Spy Bottle is simply an empty water bottle (or other bottle) filled with rice (or other filler) and various small objects. Your child then turns the bottle, searching for the various items. I kinda assumed the older kids would be more interested… more »