Tag: First Grade

When Does the Easy Part of Parenting Start?

When Does the Easy Part of Parenting Start?

“It just never gets any easier does it?” my husband commented to me the other day. One of our twins was having a meltdown about taking a shower – because obviously it is the absolute end of the world to not be stinky and covered 

Winter Sports Unit Ideas for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade

Winter Sports Unit Ideas for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade

The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea begin Friday, February 9, 2018 and we are EXCITED!! Yes, I agree with those of you grumbling about how the Winter Olympics are not as exciting as the Summer Olympics, but I’m still pumped. I’m not a Winter person, 

Fire Safety Field Trip and Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Fire Safety Field Trip and Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Her eyes are gleaming as she steps up and grabs the fire hose. The fire fighter shows her how to turn it on and a gush of water swooshes out in front of her. She beams. A field trip to the Fire Station never stops 

Z is for Zoo Animals: Learning Activities for All Ages

Z is for Zoo Animals: Learning Activities for All Ages

My kids still sleep with a mound of stuffed animals around them. When I peek in on them before I go to bed I find they both stretched out on their backs dozing peacefully. Tucked under their arms and all around them are monkeys and 

Thanksgiving Field Trip + Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten

Thanksgiving Field Trip + Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten

Before I had kids, Thanksgiving was my absolute favorite holiday. I loved getting up to watch the Macy’s parade. I loved the long dinners with family that ended with pie. I loved watching football games. I loved getting to catch up with family that lives 

Dinosaur Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Dinosaur Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

When you walk in a dinosaur skeleton stretches in front of you up to the top of the vaulted ceiling. The American Museum of Natural History is a special place and one of my favorite in New York City. It is not lost on me 

Fall Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Fall Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

“What do you think we will see on our Fall Hunt?” So begins our conversation before our walk. My preschoolers quickly shout out ideas. Leaves! Pumpkins! Trees! Squirrels! A ghost! Ummm…okay? I write them all down on our clipboard. The kids are used to these 

Powerful Methods for Getting Out the Door Without Tears

Powerful Methods for Getting Out the Door Without Tears

“I DON’T WANT TO GO!” my usually happy child is rolling around on the floor screaming and kicking the wall while I try to stuff my gym shoes into my bag, braid my daughter’s hair and drink my now lukewarm tea. Clearly this is not 

An Open Letter to the Soon-To-Be First Grade Teachers of My Twins

An Open Letter to the Soon-To-Be First Grade Teachers of My Twins

Dear First Grade Teachers, The summer is drawing to an all-too-soon close and soon I’ll be handing my twins, my Super Kids, my babies, over to two of you. I’m thrilled for them to learn and make friends, but like every parent my kids are a 

20+ Ocean Unit Activity Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

20+ Ocean Unit Activity Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

Surrounded by sand piles and drenched from earlier splashing my kids are laying with their new little friend. Nearby I commiserate and brainstorm about blogging and motherhood and life with my pal Sara (who writes beautiful encouragement for mamas and kiddo adventure ideas on Sunshine