Do you love YA Fantasy novels? How well do you know some of the most popular books? Try out this fun word search activity with a twist. I provide you with the name of the book but do you know who the main character is? It is the main character's name you are searching for … Continue reading Activity for Young Adults – How well do you know your Fantasy novels?
Planning a Harry Potter Party: Food, Decor, & Activities
It's been over two years since Stella was introduced to Harry Potter. We've watched all the movies, read the books, visited the Wizarding World at Universal Studios Hollywood, and have had our share of Harry Potter activities and parties. Here are a couple of our Must-Haves. All are done on a budget!
The Best Slime EVER! – According to Stella, age 9
I don't know about you but the SLIME CRAZE has taken over our home. Whenever Stella has a spare moment it is used for either looking up videos of other kids making slime or trying it out herself. Unfortunately - the slime trial and error has ended in tears time and time again. BUT today we met with success! And here are the instructions according to Stella.
Six Steps to creating the Best Slime EVER*!
I don't know about you but the SLIME CRAZE has taken over our home. Whenever my daughter has a spare moment it is used for either looking up videos of other kids making slime or trying it out herself. And while the idea of making a mess always causes me to have some anxiety - I know there are benefits that help in her development. Here are 6 steps to creating successful slime.
PhilanthroParties Book Review
I recently found a copy of the book PhilanthroParties: A Party-Planning Guide for Kids who Want to Give Back at our local library. I was excited to see this book as I was talking with another mom about our daughters getting to an age where they no longer desire gifts at Birthday parties but want to do something a little different. This book is all about parties with a purpose.
She wants to be a YouTube Star
But becoming a YouTube Star is not easy. The time and effort it takes is hard. We made a couple of videos - my husband filmed and directed as Stella and I tried to let our personalities "shine". I do think every video had someone crying during some part of making it.
Banned Books that may be on your Summer Reading List, part one
As we were checking out books in the library we found this book - Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America - that caught our attention. The following books series have been challenged or banned in schools and/or libraries in America's history.
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt Challenge
You are now able to purchase a copy of the Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt Challenge on Amazon. This journal guides students in meeting their summer goals by challenging them to read books that meet certain criteria. Challenge One - Read a book that was published the year you were born. The journal also provides a … Continue reading Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt Challenge
Teaching 4 Impact 