Education + School

Educational Websites Schools are almost out, which means your kids will be home 24/7. Yikes! Just kidding. The day-to-day over summer break can get boring, so I have rounded up some of my favorite educational websites to help you entertain...

I remember being nervous, anxious, and somewhat excited for our first IEP Meeting. My son was about to turn 3 years old and was set to graduate from Early Steps. He was already in ABA therapy and I had...

Teacher Appreciation Week should be a year-long event. In my opinion, teachers form a big part of our support village. They are our eyes and ears when we are not there.  Teachers don't just teach math or reading; they are...

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MONTH It's that time of the month, Mamas! Not that kind of month: NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MONTH. My little one is still too young to be thinking about scholarships for college. But the special needs community is always on high alert...

Did you know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? As a former elementary school teacher, I know that recognizing the signs of dyslexia is very important. I also know that receiving a dyslexia diagnosis can be very challenging and...

After working in a school over the past four years, I have seen firsthand the value of parents volunteering.  Getting involved at your child's school matters.  I did volunteer when my children were in school--room mom, field trip chaperone,...

This summer has been one for the books. After a year of distance learning that also included a move, our family needed some rest, relaxation, and adventure. So we loaded up the van and hit the road! We spent...

Who is ready to return to in-person school this fall?  We may be in one of two categories:  can't wait to return to the classroom or more concerned because our child did remote learning all last year. The reality...

Some Yumminess! The bell rang. Next, I dismissed my students. As I was assisting with dismissal, a parent comes up to me and gifts me a dozen cinnamon rolls from a local berry farm. If you know, you know! They...

It's almost the end of the school year and by now we have established our routines, and gotten so comfortable that our children are running on auto-pilot. Although that may be true, kids need an adult to keep track...