A few years ago I was introduced to Pete the Cat as a Kindergarten teacher. What a fun, positive, cat he is! Our kids (and adults honestly) have much to learn from Pete! If you haven’t read the first book (because it’s now an awesome series of stories) and you
Today I’m diving in. I’m diving into empathy. I’ll be honest it wasn’t that many years ago that I learned about empathy. Don’t get me wrong, I knew of empathy. However I’m not sure I understood the importance of it or the idea that it a plays a role
OH the newborn stage! Filled with such joy, excitement, and honestly a bit of anxiety! I remember sitting in the nursery soon after a baby shower and looking at all of the new things we had been gifted feeling in such awe! Along with a few things that definitely became
So your school is starting the year with virtual learning. Or maybe you were given a choice for your child and picked the online option. Either way here we are where we never dreamed we would be! The truth is no matter how your child is starting the school
“I just wish my kids would help me around the house.” I hear it all the time as a teacher. What do I do to get them to help? What chores should I even expect them to be able to do?! I’m here today to help you solve this
Are you looking for a new book for your 3 year old? I love reading to my 3 year old he’s learning a lot about social skills and empathy through stories. Please comment down below and let me know what books your child is loving at the moment!
Are you looking for a way to teach your preschooler how to spell their name? Maybe your little one is home with you more than you expected in 2020, and you are looking for some great preschool activities. I know I am! My 3 year old and I have
Phonemic awareness, it’s kind of a buzzword right now. In fact, there is a lot of new research pertaining directly to the importance of phonemic awareness paired with phonics. Let’s dive into some of this research and learn how to teach it effectively. In fact, just recently I was
Written By: Ashley McCargish How much money are you spending at the grocery store? My family of four spends around $100-$150 on groceries each week. We can’t afford much more than that. We buy toiletries, diapers, paper products, and cleaning products along with our groceries during our weekly
Written By: Ashley McCargish Planning meals for kids can be daunting especially if you aren’t fond of the kitchen. I know I’m definitely not a huge fan of it. However my husband and kids like to eat so I had to figure it out. How do I
I teach moms and teachers how to inspire a love of reading in the early years. I live in Ohio with my husband & two boys. Our favorite places to be are at the beach & Disney World. But most of the time you’ll find me at school teaching, working out in our basement, or blogging at home. So grab your favorite cup of coffee, tea, or (if you’re at all like me) water & let’s go through this thing called life together.
