Easy Halloween Snack Hack: Cheese Stick Ghosts!

Easy Halloween Snack Hack: Cheese Stick Ghosts!

When you need a spooktacular snack in about 30 seconds flat, these Cheese Stick Ghosts are the perfect answer! They are super simple, involve no cooking, and the kids absolutely love them. Perfect for classroom parties, a quick after-school treat, or filling out your healthy-ish Halloween snack platter. Why Read more…

6 Spooktacular Halloween Activities for Pre-K and Kindergarten!

6 Spooktacular Halloween Activities for Pre-K and Kindergarten!

Halloween is a magical time of year, filled with imagination and fun—but it’s also a phenomenal opportunity for hands-on learning! As little learners get ready for kindergarten, combining seasonal excitement with skill-building activities is a win-win for parents and teachers. We’ve rounded up a fantastic Read more…

Spooktacularly Simple, Healthy Halloween Treats for Little Monsters

Spooktacularly Simple, Healthy Halloween Treats for Little Monsters

Halloween is almost here, and while the candy haul is always exciting, it doesn’t mean every treat has to be sugar-loaded! This year, get creative in the kitchen with these adorable, easy-to-make, and relatively healthy Halloween snacks that your little ghouls and goblins will love. Read more…

Spooktacular Learning: How Oreo Bats & Mummies Inspire Themed Writing Fun!

Spooktacular Learning: How Oreo Bats & Mummies Inspire Themed Writing Fun!

Starting a new season or holiday theme doesn’t mean pausing literacy skills! As little learners get excited about costumes and sweet treats, it’s the perfect time to pivot your lessons to fun, themed activities that keep the learning going. What better way to combine a Read more…

Controversial Position- 5 Science-Based Reasons to Teach Letter Sounds Before Letter Names or Writing

Controversial Position- 5 Science-Based Reasons to Teach Letter Sounds Before Letter Names or Writing

In all my years of teaching early learners to read, I find it is easier for children to catch onto reading when their response to identifying a letter is the letter sound rather than the letter name. When they initially identify a sound with the Read more…