It’s time to head back to school, which means school supply shopping! I love shopping for school supplies. It probably has something to do with why I started studying education in the first place. To help you get your kids ready for back to school, I’ve gathered some awesome back to school tools that can help your family get organized and get learning!
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In my experience, there are two types of people in this world-the people who are thrilled to have left their school years behind them, and the ones who get nostalgic for school supplies come September. I am in the latter category. If I had unlimited resources, I would still be in college, collecting degrees and making all the young-ens wonder who the crazy old lady is in the back of the room. Sadly, being a lifelong college student is expensive, and I am not a character on Community.
Sloths are entertaining animals. I feel like they have been given more attention in pop culture in recent years. (Partially thanks to the funny sloth character in Zootopia, and Kristen Bell’s intense love of them). Why do we find these animals so enjoyable? Is it because they exhibit the one quality that we can’t seem to grasp? Slowing down and not getting caught up in today’s speedy lifestyle? For whatever reason, we decided to celebrate these cute animals by pairing some fun sloth activities with this adorable interactive children’s book about sloths!
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Sometimes all we need is a hug. Whether it starts your day on the right foot or brings you peace at the end of a long one, hugs can help connect us when we need it most. So today I’m sharing this list of children’s books about hugs to share with your kids and remind each other how important a hug can be, and the love you can share with one.
My daughter has always been interested in art. From a young age, she has loved watching Disney’s 
I love books that encourage kids to look at the world in a different way, and let their imagination soar. So I was excited when we got the chance to check out this new book that takes familiar plants, animals and insects and shows them in funny and surprising ways. My daughter loves the silliness in this story, so we paired it with some funny and colorful activities for kids. If you are interested in teaching kids to look at the world differently, I definitely recommend checking it out!
Starting Kindergarten is a big step for little ones. Even if they have previously attended schooling, it can cause them to feel scared or uncertain. Luckily there are lots of fun 
Grief is something that is hard for us adults to understand and deal with. So imagine how much harder it is for children to grasp. When it comes to grief, we sometimes don’t know how to discuss it with kids. This can lead to more confusion and sadness. It is so important that we teach kids that their feelings of grief and sadness are perfectly normal, and a part of life. I am always on the lookout for quality books to help me discuss big topics with my daughter. Since we have recently been dealing with some grief in our family, I have been looking for ways to discuss loss with her. Today I have gathered this list of children’s books about grief to help other families discuss the topic as well.
Have you ever found sea glass on the beach? Have you thought about how it got there? Where did it come from? How old is it? There are so many mysteries hiding in that small piece of glass. Today we are sharing a beautiful children’s book about sea glass and pairing it with some fun sea glass activities for kids!
