The littles’ school hosted a fun-filled-barely-realize-you-are-learning STEM (science technology engineering math) night last week! I really didn’t know what to expect, but ended up so very impressed with the night. There were ten (or so) different activities hosted in classrooms throughout the school, under supervision of teacher volunteers. When you went in you received a… Read More
John’s latest school project was a “Cereal Book Report”. Based on a book they were currently reading, they had to invent a cereal and then make a commercial to promote it. As luck would have it, he is the throes of the Harry Potter series. I mean, thank goodness!!! His obsession with all things Potter… Read More
It might have been just about this time last year that I cried out for help over John wanting to stop playing chess. Well, he stuck with it for another year but the time has finally come. As parents, we struggled with him just quitting something he was so clearly excelled at. But, in the end,… Read More
I mentioned this back when I shared our 4th grade Halloween Party, but I really have had so much fun planning for this group of kids. They catch on quickly and love a little friendly competition. I’ve gone with some version of a Snowman or FROZEN party for so many years that it was time… Read More
I’m room mom for both boys this year and both of their grades ended up with parties back to back on the same day. oy! To say it was crazy trying to pull both off would be an understatement. On the bright side, I had a few amazing mommy helpers in both classes, both went… Read More
I really just can’t say it enough… WE LOVE JOHN’S TEACHER!!!!!! The theme for her classroom is “Globetrotters” and she asked me for help in organizing an International Potluck Feast for Thanksgiving. Now, not only is she amazing, but this class is just one of the best. The kids are great and the parents jump… Read More
When John’s teacher asked me to pull together centers for a Halloween Party, I was all “yayyyyyyyy”!!!!!! Parties are my jam. When she asked that they be somewhat educational (I did ask the question, in all fairness), I was all “booooooo”. Not because I don’t see the value in that, but rather because I’m pretty… Read More