The Christmas season is upon us and I truly feel as though there is magic in the air. As excitingly wonderful as Christmas trees, Santa and the colorful lights can be, I especially love the quiet, peaceful moments of Advent. Young children are drawn to the story of Mary, Joseph, … [Read more...]
Why I Love Blocks Rock! Engaging STEM Skills Through Hands-On Game Play
Summer is here and it is a welcome change of pace from the oh-so-busy routine of the school year. No more early wake ups, heaps of home work, and cramming so many activities into a single day. Instead, it's time to recharge the family batteries, stay up a bit longer, linger in … [Read more...]
Super Easy (and Adorable) Father’s Day Craft Idea
Father's Day is just around the corner and I have the perfect Father's Day craft for you to make with your students (if you are still in the classroom) or at home with your own children if you are on summer vacation. The best part is that even though this project is simple, easy … [Read more...]
Meet HelloBible – A Christian Subscription Box for Kids
As a Catholic school teacher, I am always on the hunt for products and resources that help to develop a stronger faith formation in young children. I was so happy to discover HelloBible: a biblical-based Christian subscription box for children ages 4 and up. The sweet people at … [Read more...]
Managing Student Supplies on Back to School Night
Thank you to Avery for sponsoring this blog post. I received payment, trade and/or products from Avery in exchange for promoting. However, all opinions stated are my own. I only promote brands and products that I love and I truly adore Avery peel and stick labels in the … [Read more...]
The Bright Minds are Back (and Better than Ever)
I am SO excited to announce that I am returning for another year of color inspiration as a Bright Mind with the Astrobrights ambassador program. There is incredible power in color. It ignites the imagination and creativity in students. It also makes any lesson or classroom … [Read more...]
A Peek Inside The Bright Minds Summit with Astrobrights
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that my feed got a little more vibrant than usual last week. You may have also noticed a few familiar faces. And you were probably wondering what I was up to! I am so excited for finally share the story of my trip with you … [Read more...]