I was reminded of my very first classroom of kids recently. Those second graders are now starting fifth grade. It seems like a lifetime ago, but it really hasn’t been that long. In addition to simultaneously missing them and thanking God I’m not at that school any more (another story for another time), I’ve been thinking about all the things I wish I’d known. I’m sure every teacher (and every other person who enters the real work world) feels this way at some point, so I started making a list of things I wish I'd known as a first year teacher. Here’s what I would go back and tell myself … [Read more...]
8 Simple Ways to Teach Your Preschooler
I shared what I did with all four kiddos during the summer in a recent post. If you haven't read it yet go check it out! I shared a little of L's binder in the previous post, but I wanted to share a more in depth look at what I do with him to practice basic skills. Below are 8 simple ways to teach your preschooler that have worked for us! … [Read more...]
13 Summer Activities Tested by Kids
Earlier this summer, I shared some of the summer activities that the kids and I tested! Before summer officially ends, I thought I'd share 13 more kid tested summer activities! In case you're new, I'm a nanny to 4 kiddos during the summer (2 once school starts). Read more about my nanny life here and here. … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids to Be Patriotic
When I was a child, I remember being proud to put my hand over my heart and say the pledge or sing the National Anthem. I was one of the kids that got to raise, lower, and fold the American flag outside our school. As I got older, I went through a stage where I was a little less proud and felt strange showing pride in my country this way. Then, my grandparents came to live with us. … [Read more...]
DIY 4th of July Shirts
We try to do at least one craft a week, so this week we decided to make something for the 4th of July! I found a photo of similar shirts on pinterest that I used as inspiration. The kiddos and I made up our own strategy together. … [Read more...]
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