School Aged Activities

Using Groceries to Practice Money Skills

Using Groceries to Practice Money Skills

Does your child have a difficult time counting money or figuring out how to give change? Knowing how to use money to buy items from a store and to create a budget are important life skills. Last year I created a school store in an empty room at our Urbandale office....

Tips for Memorization!

Tips for Memorization!

Does your school-aged child struggle remembering their vocabulary words? Are history facts and science concepts difficult to recall? You are not alone! Many children have difficulty with memorization of facts. Each child has a unique learning style and it is important...

b or d? End the Confusion!

b or d? End the Confusion!

Does your child have difficulty identifying "b" and "d"? Letter reversals of these two letters are common! Here are some tricks and fun activities to help end the confusion: Explain that the letter "b" is made up of two objects: a bat and a ball. As you write the...

Classroom Brain Breaks

Classroom Brain Breaks

Everyone needs a brain break from time to time, especially children who are working hard several hours each day. I love to use GoNoodle for a quick burst of activity or to set us up for a successful day. Students also love the fun videos, so it's a win-win. GoNoodle...

Stay Motivated!

Stay Motivated!

Working hard on every try can be tough! Try these tips to help your child work hard and stay motivated! 1. Hard Worker Chart Try this tool to help keep hard-working percentages up! There are poms that represent a try. If the child tries hard have them put the pom in...