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School takes place in our kitchen, on the run, and out in the “real world.” Sometimes it’s magical, sometimes it’s maddening. One thing is for sure though- It changes every day.

January 4, 2019

What is Growth Mindset with Growth Mindset Activities & Printable Prompts

What is growth mindset?  Growth mindset has kind of become the mantra of our little homeschool and my grown up decision of starting a blog.  Growth mindset celebrates the process, the effort of learning new things, rather than the outcome.  Do we want a positive outcome?  Yes, ma’am.  But sometimes trying weird, new things, requires taking a risk, maybe even failing.

November 11, 2018

The Best Art Gifts for Kids- Inspire & Teach

Whether you’re looking for a special occasion gift or or just trying to encourage your young artists this list full of the best art gifts for kids.  From craft sets for kids, to open ended imaginative toys, to art supplies that encourage more technical skill- it’s all here.  Whether your kid is a little or a tween inspiring creativity is always a win!

August 29, 2018

Growing Kids with Grit-Pretty Printable Quotes about Grit and a Book List

What is this new buzzword “grit” anyways and why do we want our kids to have it?  It sounds unpleasant, right?  It’s not.  It’s a goal for raising kiddos that know how to keep working hard towards a goal even when times get tough.  Check out these pretty quotes about grit.  (Even grit quotes can be pretty, right?)  Find out what grit is and how to inspire it in your kids; and maybe even in ourselves.  After all, the learning should never stop!

March 18, 2018

Sketch the Fifty States- Free Printable Book

It would be a stretch to say that we’re a family of travelers.  Even though my kiddos have not seen the world over doesn’t mean they can’t “know” it.  I created this free printable book to help kids learn the fifty states through a doing a little research and digging and also having a little fun sketching and doodling along the way. 

October 5, 2017

Python Programming for Kids- Best Coding Books to Teach

Are you pretty much a computer genius?  Nah, me neither, at all.  The awesome thing about the books in this list is that they put the world of computer coding in reach of all of us.  This list specifically features the best coding books that  teach Python programming for kids.

July 4, 2017

Books to Set the Imagination of Your Kid Inventor on Fire

Making doesn’t have to be art and it doesn’t even have to be pretty to look at.  To me “making” is about bringing something into being that didn’t previously exist.  It might be useful like a machine or delicious as in dinner.  These books about making are sure to inspire your kid inventor to make something new!

June 28, 2017

Scratch Programming Books- Coding Books for Kids

Wanna learn something?  Then find a book about it and get busy.  That’s pretty much my strategy to teach or learn anything; books.  Despite all the online tutorials and directions that are available I still love opening a book and seeing what information it holds on each page.  These Scratch programming coding books build a bridge between technology and literacy.  What a win, right?

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