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  • Last-Minute Road Trips to Keep the Summer Vibes Going

    It’s hard to believe but August is on its way in! Don’t let the summer days fade away without one last family road trip. A road trip is a perfect w...
  • "Good Parenting"

    Up until about the end of the Victorian era, the leading theory for why humans play was that it is a mechanism by which we release excess...
  • Chapter 1 and a free pattern...

     As we begin our new book study, Emilie Barnes's "Simple Secrets to a Beautiful Home", let me give you an overall view of what we shall be reading....
  • STEM Tuesday — Fungi — Author Interview

    Welcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview, a repeating feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go Science-Tech-Engineering-Math! Today, Andi ...
  • 13 Reader Views on Directing Tax Money to Private Schools

    This is an edition of Up for Debate, a newsletter by Conor Friedersdorf. On Wednesdays, he rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader respo...
  • Discover the Land of Lincoln in Illinois

    I was born and raised in the state of Illinois, but since leaving home I have traveled the country and lived in two other states for extended perio...
  • Learning Resources Hoot the Fine Motor Owl Toy – Only $9.69!

    Check out this fun toy for the little ones! Right now, Amazon has this Learning Resources Hoot the Fine Motor Owl Toy for only $9.69! (Reg. $14.99...
  • 35 First Day of School Sign Ideas and Free Printables

    Finding the perfect first day of school sign can be a challenge, but we did the hard work for you! Here are 35 First Day of School Sign Ideas for t...
  • Dr. Livingston Jr. Human Body Floor Puzzle Review

    Remember our review of Dr. Livingston's Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - Set of 7?  Well, I have another Timberdoodle gem to share with you today, this tim...
  • The (Almost) No-Rules Storytelling Project for Middle Graders: “Tell Me a Story”

    For those of you starting to compile ideas for the new school year, here’s a storytelling project that promotes creativity, engages interest, and c...
  • Reader Request: Time for Yourself

    I’m not bold enough to announce I’m starting a new series or anything but I did ask for reader request topics on IG a week ago and got some really ...
  • 24+ Ocean-Themed Activities for Kids

    This year, shark week starts next Sunday. To prep for the occasion and celebrate summer, I started looking for ocean-themed activities for kids. Th...