Buying gifts for young children is always so fun but that doesn’t mean those gifts can’t serve a purpose too. There are a lot of toys out there that do not facilitate learning, strengthen fine or gross motor skills, and do not keep kids’ interest. These toys always end up buried in the back of…
Spelling tests Spelling tests…we all hate them, right? As a former teacher, I know spelling tests are not best practice for teaching spelling rules and patterns for long term spelling success. As a parent, I know the angst spelling tests and studying for them can cause our kiddos! Unfortunately, spelling tests will most likely remain…
