Multiplication. Division. Cursive Writing. Third grade is when the transition from helping kids get used to being in school to making sure they actually learn something in school happens. Ayva just finished up the first week. Although there hasn’t been any homework so far, it’s coming. She’ll be doing choir and Girl Scouts again this…
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The Most Important Math Is Learned in Kindergarten
The Zap Zap Kindergarten Math app has lots of fun for the kindergarten crew! Learn more in this sponsored post. They say you learn everything you need to know in kindergarten. I thought it was just a clever phrase thought up to sell books until I had a child who actually went through it. From…
Birthdays Are Extra Fun at Chuck E. Cheese’s
Read about our extra fun birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese’s in this sponsored post! The easiest way to become a cool kid when I was growing up was to have a party at Chuck E. Cheese’s. From the games to the pizza, nothing topped CEC when it came to celebrating a birthday. Fast forward a…
My Baby is Reaching Milestones
This post is made possible with support from the Association of University Centers on Disabilities through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program. All opinions are my own. In the five glorious weeks since we brought our son Jamie home from the hospital, I’ve worried…
What’s It Like to Be a Big Sister?
Becoming a big sister after 8 years of being an only child isn’t easy. After nearly a decade of being the star of the family, learning to share the spotlight can make many siblings feel left out or forgotten about. I was worried about my Ayva with the addition of Jamie to the family, but…