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  • Cupcake Farting Unicorns Will Beat the Zombies

      I’ve always been a cynic, the one in the crowd who’s always waiting for the other foot to drop. I’d like to say it’s because I simply have no fai...
  • A Few Of My Favorite Things (September 2021)

    It’s been a LONG time since I shared much about our family — I’ll try to catch you up a bit today. Nora is in 4th grade this year and has a...
  • 19 Ed Websites to Fill Spare Classroom Time

    I keep a list of themed websites that are easy-in easy-out for students. They must be activities that can be accomplished enjoyably in less than t...
  • 20 of the Best Stocking Stuffers for Kids Who Are Counting Down The Days Till Christmas

    The best stocking stuffers for kids is serious business. You want to get them excited for the main event (Christmas presents!) but you also want t...
  • 500+ Entrepreneurial Kid Business Name Ideas (My Ultimate List)

    Want to raise kids that are poised for business success? According to a survey of 118 successful adult entrepreneurs, getting business experience w...
  • 12s Multiplication and Division Worksheets and Activities

    12s Multiplication and Division Worksheet Packet This new packet is FREE to download (through Sept. 30, 2021)! Earlier this summer, I made a new 12...
  • What Is an Nvidia LHR GPU? Can You Still Use It For Gaming?

    Most of us use our graphics cards or graphics processing units (GPUs) to play the latest video games or run our favorite graphic desig...
  • How To Keep Kids Learning With Fun Activities When The Unexpected Happens

    Getting back into the swing of things Summer break is over. School is back in session! For some, you have already been in session for a few weeks....
  • How I Organize My Literacy Block

    I LOVE hearing from other teachers, and one of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “How do you set up your math or literacy block?” A cou...
  • 25 Ways to Build Towers Without Blocks

    Click here to read 25 Ways to Build Towers Without Blocks on Hands On As We Grow® No blocks? Try these clever ideas for building towers from guest...
  • Convocation 2021: ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’ begins for thousands of new UW–Madison students

    The Chancellor's Convocation for New Students, held at the Kohl Center, was part of ...
  • Botley the Coding Robot 2.0 Is the Ultimate STEM Toy

    Coding robots, in addition to just being weird and fun, help kids develop problem-solving skills and teach them about sequences and algorithms. Sim...