organization

I’m Getting Organized (& Increasing Productivity) with Paper Products

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com on behalf of the Paper + Packaging Board. Staying organized is a huge goal of mine because I’ve been flying by the seat of my pants for too long. (I am not going to show you a photo of my office desk or floor. I’m a piler!) That’s why […]

STEM Study Tips for Teens

Students in high school need study and organization tips that emphasize visual learning, especially with STEM topics. Most parents agree that STEM topics are essential subjects but are also subjects in which their children struggle. Students can use Post-it® Super Sticky Notes, Flags and Tabs from the Post-it® Brand World of Color Rio de Janeiro collection with these […]

Get Organized! Classroom Organization Ideas and Hacks for Teachers

Now that it’s mid-way through the year, it’s time to get your classroom organized with these easy tips and ideas sponsored by Staples. Don’t miss out on Staple’s Teacher Rewards program – it gives you free shipping, 5% back in rewards, and up to 10% back in rewards on teaching and art supplies. Classroom Organization […]

Ideas and Activities for Summer Learning, Ages 3 – 6

If your kids are ages 3 to 6, you want to find easy ways to keep them engaged, playing, and learning throughout the summer. Don’t worry, I got you covered with some snazzy, new ideas and resources. (Those of you with kids 6 – 10, you’ll want to read yesterday’s post about getting organized and […]

Activity Ideas for Summer Learning, Ages 6 – 10

Make this summer a time of playful learning and hands-on experiences. I love what I can do with my kids over the summer to encourage learning. Did you know that most kids regress two months in math and one or two months in reading? (Cooper, 1996) Yikes! We keep a summer schedule that includes learning activities, art, outside […]

Spaces for Kids to Create

I don’t know about you but I’m always adapting my organizational systems for my kids and their ages. Especially when it comes to writing and art – which go hand in hand, don’t you think? At ages six and nine, I’ve given the girls work spaces and easy access to supplies. Not only that, I […]

Teach a Child to Fish, Feed Her For Life

I splurged on the Fisher Kids Responsibility System because I needed a system to encourage all of us to keep the house clean, to teach the kids new things, and to build responsibility. Here’s what didn’t work: Magnetic Chore Chart Written Chore Chart No Chore Chart Nagging Weekly allowance -we only sometimes remembered to give. […]