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Shared Homeschooling | Pandemic Pods

August 5, 2020July 9, 2020 by Joanna Jozwik Serra

My inspo for this shared homeschooling plan stemmed from the blog I wrote Ideas & Activities, Learn & Teach from Home that’s been shared over 25,000 times! It’s a must read if you decide the below works for your family. You can call it what you’d like; virtual or remote learning, hybrid or distance learning, … Read more

Ideas & Activities | Learn and Teach at Home

July 15, 2020March 13, 2020 by Joanna Jozwik Serra

Quarantine Home School Activity Education Ideas (1)

We will keep this intro short, we all know the information overload we are facing in the world right now; it is overwhelming. Last night here in Michigan, Governor Whitmer announced the closure of all K-12 schools. We are still processing this information but knowing that it is for the best for many reasons. Paired with our scheduled Spring Break, all this news means my 5 and 6 year olds are home for the next month. The word Homeschool is reverberating stronger and stronger in our minds!

March is Reading Month: Easy Home Activity Ideas for Kids

April 7, 2020March 11, 2020 by Joanna Jozwik Serra

March is Reading Month Easy Home Ideas (1)

March is Reading Month is here, and elementary schools nationwide are doing their part to encourage students to keep reading on a regular basis. As parents, what can you do at home to work together with your school in order to get your children reading? There are some simple things you can do to incorporate … Read more

20 Non Candy Easter Basket Filler Gift Play Ideas for Easter 2020

April 7, 2020March 2, 2020 by Barbara Kent

Non-candy Easter basket ideas for kids? Yes, please, and make it easy! Kids want things that they can use again and again to play with. Plus, we think you will really like the fact that we have incorporated lots of educational items too, like learning blankets (shameless plug, they were created by our veteran owned … Read more

Valentine’s Day DIY for Busy Moms: 3D Lollipop Photo Cards for School

April 7, 2020February 4, 2020 by Alanna Serra

My toddler is excitedly preparing to celebrate his first Valentine’s Day at preschool this week. Meanwhile, I’m starting a new job and nearly forgot to buy Valentines! So you can imagine my face when I read the school email boldly asking parents to bring homemade Valentine’s, along with a lengthy list of anxiety inducing guidelines … Read more

Learning Fun Educational Blankets for Teaching Kids

April 7, 2020December 3, 2019 by Joanna Jozwik Serra

Learning Educational Activity Kid Blankets

Learning Blankets: Creating Fun Educational Moments Learning is supposed to be fun, right? As teachers and parents, we are always seeking new ways to engage our children and students on their educational journey. Co-owner Joanna Serra, a former state level award educator, worked with her team to create Learning Blankets, a new brand under the umbrella of … Read more

Top Tips for Toddler Road Trips & Flight Ideas

March 14, 2020October 27, 2019 by Barbara Kent

20 Great Ideas to Keep Your Toddlers Busy on Road Trips and Flights So many questions and you need tips and tricks for traveling with your children! What do I pack, what do they bring, what activities do I create, can I use an iPad the entire time, what engaging ideas are there, should I … Read more

How Dirty are Kid iPads & Tablets?

February 21, 2020October 9, 2019 by Barbara Kent

How clean is your child’s iPad and how should you keep it clean? Have you ever disinfected their iPad or tablet? Everyone has heard how bacteria ridden and dirty cell phones get with use, but what about the devices that our children tow around? Newsweek recently wrote about 5 top things that are dirtier than … Read more

Easy Amazon Toddler Halloween Costume Ideas for 2019

March 14, 2020September 17, 2019 by Joanna Jozwik Serra

Would you like easy and quick Amazon Prime ready baby and toddler costume ideas? Halloween is around the corner; choosing and planning their costumes is now super convenient and delivered right to your door. What should you dress your toddler as? Something scary, adorable, a dinosaur, or a unicorn? Is it warm where you will … Read more

Best Baby Onesies (2019 Reviews)

March 14, 2020September 4, 2019 by Barbara Kent

Onesies. The word onesie is one that you hear daily when becoming a parent. But what exactly is a onesieand why is it such a popular clothing choice for babies and toddlers? It’s just a cute style name for a romper for kids. Onesies are basically a romper that is made of soft, comfortable, high … Read more