Author: Erin

Rocky Beach Field Trip with Fourth Graders

Rocky Beach Field Trip with Fourth Graders

Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks in particular, are one of the parts of the Fourth Grade Science Curriculum in California. As part of their study of Earth and Space Science, fourth graders are supposed to learn about landscapes, how the earth forms and changes, and use sedimentary 

Hamilton Resources for Elementary School Kids

Hamilton Resources for Elementary School Kids

“What is this?” my daughter asked one morning. I was making tea, packing school lunches and listening to My Shot from Hamilton: The Musical. I explained that it was a from a musical about Alexander Hamilton. “Who?” she asked. To be fair that’s what most 

In The Garden Unit for Third Graders

In The Garden Unit for Third Graders

The garden seems like the perfect place to start when you are thrown into homeschooling in early Spring. My kids, like millions of other kids, were sent home from school on a Friday in mid-March with no real return date in sight. Admittedly, I have 

How We’re Quarantine Schooling

How We’re Quarantine Schooling

Quarantine Schooling was thrust upon us on Friday afternoon, March 20. I don’t think anyone felt prepared. The teachers. The kids. The parents. The next week was kind of a mess. Big emotions for all of us. An assortment of random assignments and computer sites 

5 Ways to Document Your Family Travels to Display, Share and Remember Them

5 Ways to Document Your Family Travels to Display, Share and Remember Them

If you visit our home, our family travel memories are all around you. Photos are blown up on the walls. Albums from recent family travels are in baskets close to the couch. There are posters of our favorite places down the hall. We love going 

10 Tips for Fishing with Kids

10 Tips for Fishing with Kids

Fishing with kids is one of those childhood musts to me. It’s an experience, yes. It’s also a way to learn about habitats and animals and patience and other life skills. I feel like I should put the disclaimer on here that I don’t even 

How to Use Reggio Inspired Emergent Curriculum with Toddlers

How to Use Reggio Inspired Emergent Curriculum with Toddlers

When we left the fire station it was clear our twins were fascinated. They chatted all the way home and all afternoon about what we had seen and done. They were running around the house putting out imaginary fires and asking me questions about fire trucks. It 

Thanksgiving Weekend in New York City

Thanksgiving Weekend in New York City

New York City is one of the most exciting places to visit for Thanksgiving. You get the city at it’s best. The Macy’s Parade. Colorful Fall leaves (if you’re lucky). A peek at the Christmas season splendor. With so many options though, what do you 

4 Top Tips for Enjoying the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Kids

4 Top Tips for Enjoying the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Kids

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade may be truthfully one of the least child friendly events in New York City. But wait, you’re thinking! There are balloons and floats and confetti and bands and clowns! How can that not be child friendly. I’m with you there 

New Children’s Museum in San Diego

New Children’s Museum in San Diego

When I think of a Children’s Museum the same things usually come to mind. A pretend play area. Maybe an art area. A pretend store. Usually some sort of water play. The New Children’s Museum will have you questioning all of those assumptions. The New