Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Summer Bridge. Did you know that children lose approximately two months of learning during the summer? As a former 4th grade teacher, I believe this is true! At the beginning of every school year, we spent the first month reviewing skills that students learned in the previous year just to get the children back up to speed. Summer learning loss is a real thing, but it doesn't have to be with Summer Bridge Activities. If you're looking for a way to help … [Read more...]
As the Sun Said Goodnight {Book Review & Giveaway!}
Today I'm sharing with you a lovely book called As the Sun Said Goodnight. This a beautiful story about how children all over the world go to bed. Children will love the imagery Heidi uses in her writing. Her smooth and playful words will naturally paint pictures in the child's head. She's also created neat illustrations to accompany this story. Since this book talks about saying goodnight around the world, children will learn a few cultural things from the book. Such as, learning that … [Read more...]
God Made Just One – Review & Giveaway!
Disclosure: I received these products for free in exchange for an honest review of them. All opinions expressed are 100% mine. I am so excited to tell you about an amazing Christian children's book! The book is called God Made Just One and it's from Mary and Martha. This beautiful book shares the message that each person is special and is uniquely designed by God. When my friend asked me about doing a review, I immediately said yes! I am a huge fan of children's books, especially ones with … [Read more...]
Sensory Processing 101
Disclaimer: I am part of the Sensory Processing 101 affiliate team. The links used in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission. This does not affect my review and opinions about this book. I don't know about you, but the word 'sensory' is used a lot these days! Growing up, I don't remember kids playing with sensory bins, sensory bottles, or sensory bags. I was talking with my mom last weekend and she said the same thing. I'm sure there were people (especially … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to Check Out Education.com {Plus a Discount!}
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by education.com. I received compensation in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% mine. As always, I only share about resources I love! Have you heard of the website education.com? I am so thrilled to share about this awesome website today. If you are a teacher, homeschooler, or a parent interested in education, then you will want to read my 7 reasons to check out education.com. 1. Thousands of Worksheets Education.com has … [Read more...]
Binnie’s Coconut Butter {Review & Giveaway!}
I'm so excited to tell you about a new (and delicious) product on the market. Binnie's Coconut Butter is a healthy spread that can be eaten on fruit, in oatmeal, on toast, in smoothies, or even just off the spoon! So why am I sharing this with you today?! Because it's awesome for parents and kids and I know you're gonna love it! My friend created this coconut butter with intention to teach her kids how to eat healthy as well as how to fuel our bodies with real good food, like the … [Read more...]
Basic Shapes for Beginners {review & giveaway}
Do you ever worry that your child will have terrible handwriting? Did you know that teaching pre-writing strokes and working on fine-motor skills helps you child significantly when it comes to handwriting? Today, I am thrilled to share with you a resource that you will LOVE for teaching pre-writing skills. It's called Basic Shapes for Beginners. Here is a little bit about the eBook: It's written by a Certified Occupational Therapist and my friend, Heather Gruetman. This resource … [Read more...]
All About Reading {Curriculum Review}
Disclosure: I received this curriculum to review for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Back in April, I received the All About Reading Pre-Reading Curriculum to review. I was so excited to receive the material and start using it with my preschooler! Setting it up was very simple. The only thing I had to do was punch out cards and organize them in a box. So simple! The rest of the material was all ready to use … [Read more...]
All You Need to Know About Sensory Bins
*This post contains affiliate links. One of my dear friends, Sharla, has written a wonderful ebook all about sensory bins! If you've ever wondered about sensory bins, then this is the book for you! Sensory bins are all over Pinterest and I'll admit that I didn't know what they were before Pinterest! I'm so glad I learned about them and implemented them into our daily activities. This ebook would've been so helpful when I was first learning about them. I'm so excited to share a little bit more … [Read more...]