How To Make a Snow Volcano

How to Make a Snow Volcano

It’s winter which means it’s time for snow storms and snow days! We recently had over 2 feet of snow dumped on our town so we had to come up with some creative ways to play with all that snow. In addition to the traditional sledding and snowman building, we decided to have a little … [Read more…]

Hamilton Activities for Kids

Hamilton Activities for Kids-2

“There’s a million things I haven’t done. Just you wait.” ~ Alexander Hamilton Although Hamilton has been a broadway mega hit since 2015, its release on Disney+ has allowed an entirely new group of theater goers and history buffs to fall in love with this musical masterpiece. For those that don’t know (I’m not really … [Read more…]

Unique Ways to Have Fun This Winter

Unique Ways to Have Fun This Winter

I am not sure what this winter will bring us but I know there can be fun and adventure if we just use our imaginations! In NJ, the winters can be a cold and dreary time, especially when we are encouraged to stay at home but I am determined to have fun this winter with … [Read more…]

Get in the Kitchen with Harlow’s Harvest

Harlow's Harvest

The kitchen is the hub of the home. It is where we gather around every major holiday and where the most important conversations take place. Cooking brings families together and as the world has slowed down, it has reinforced the importance of spending quality time with our children. Harlow’s Harvest is a cooking subscription box … [Read more…]

2020 Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide

2020 Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide

We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with so many amazing and award-winning companies who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Since even before I was a parent, … [Read more…]

Play and Learn Subscription Box Gift Guide

Subscription Box Gift Guide

This holiday season, give a gift that can last all year long! With so many kids learning at home in some capacity, subscription boxes are the PERFECT gift for kids this year. They offer fun at-home learning experiences that go beyond the classroom (or virtual classroom). From balloons to building sets to cooking to even … [Read more…]

Distance Learning: Great Ways to Help Increase Focus at Home

Great Ways to Increase Focus at Home

For some kids virtual learning is a breeze. They are able to sit for hours and focus on their teacher and complete assignments with ease. For many, however, virtual learning can be frustrating and overwhelming. Some struggle with grasping academic concepts remotely, while others have difficulties with technology. In this post, however, I am going … [Read more…]

Amazing Art Kits for Kids

Amazing Art Kits for Kids

This school year may not be starting off the way we imagined, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be an amazing year! Whether it is 100% or a hybrid program, many kids will be participating in virtual learning. Sadly, that means that specials may not be as prominent as in the past. That’s why we … [Read more…]

Distance Education: Tips for At-Home Learning Success

Tips for At-Home Learning Success

This school year definitely looks different than the past! Most kids are engaging in some (if not all) distance learning. While some schools may be 100% virtual, others are offering a hybrid option (like my kids’ schools). Some parents have even opted to homeschool their children instead. Whatever the scenario, kids will be home a … [Read more…]

2020 Back to School Guide

Back to School Guide 2020

This school year, we are very excited to partner with amazing companies such as Faber Castell, Magformers, Thames & Kosmos, Creativity for Kids, Miniland, GuideDots, The UPside Delivered, and Little Global Citizens to bring you amazing back to school products that will get your kids excited about going back to school! As educators we look … [Read more…]