What is Spencerian Script Handwriting? {Free Practice Worksheet}
November 15, 2021
Are you interested in Spencerian handwriting? Do you like Calligraphy? Well, check out this free printable and see! If your looking for free Spencerian script worksheets, you have come to the right place! Rarely does my son get excited about writing until 4th grade when he began to learn about Spencerian Handwriting. I was overjoyed and therefore, did some research about it. He attends a Great Hearts Academy where they emphasize that in order for students to become great-hearted leaders they must share in a knowledge that is rooted in the classical liberal arts tradition. With classical education comes Spencerian handwriting, and so here we are... What is Spencerian Handwriting? The Spencerian script is a type of writing style. It was used in the United States from around 1850 to …
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DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts with Rulers
October 11, 2021
For your convenience, this post contains If you're looking for the best teacher appreciation gifts that are easy to make and personal, you have come to the right place. You don't have to be a DIY'er to do this. This is a great teacher appreciation gift with rulers. I can't believe the school year is over. It's been a whirlwind of a year; none of us will ever forget. The kids started out doing virtual and finally did in person schooling. Looking for homeschool hacks and backyard activities were getting old! The teachers have been amazing. They have gone above and beyond. I started substitute teaching and got a first hand glimpse into the life of teaching. It is not easy. But it …
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Candy Themed Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea
July 31, 2021
I'm always on the lookout for cute gifts for teachers and put my creative juices together and made a candy-themed teacher appreciation gift idea. The school year is finally over. It's been an interesting year; none of us will ever forget. The kids started out doing homeschooling and finally did in-person schooling. It was an adjustment for everyone. I am not cut out for homeschooling; however, I did it. There were lots of tears. And the boys cried too. But I found comfort in knowing that we weren't alone. Teachers Deserve a Thoughtful Gift The teachers have been amazing. They have gone above and beyond. They need a vacation. Feeling a little uneasy during the pandemic, I decided to help out and became …
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DIY Appreciation Gifts for Teachers (Step by Step Instructions)
July 31, 2021
Are you looking for appreciation gifts for teachers with step by step instructions making it a personal gift? These teacher signs are adorable and easy to make whether it's teacher appreciation week or you just have a great teacher you want to say thanks too. Teacher's Sign The school year is finally over. It's been an interesting year; none of us will ever forget. The kids started out doing homeschooling and finally did in person schooling. Now it's finally over. The teachers have been amazing. They have gone above and beyond. They need a vacation. I started substitute teaching and got a first hand glimpse into the life of teaching. It is not easy. But it is especially hard doing it through …
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How to Make a DIY Halloween Pumpkin Piñata: Step by Step Directions
September 9, 2020
Do you want to make a DIY Halloween Pumpkin Pinata for Halloween? Here are step by step instructions that anyone can do, even the kiddos! You don't have to be an art teacher to make papier mache. It's so much fun! My kids' birthday was quickly approaching and I was stressing over what kind of super amazing party I wanted to throw them. After many battles within my own mind, I decided to throw them a "simple" party at the park in my neighborhood. After all, it would be easier and cheaper, (wink-wink). And so it begins..."Are you going to have a piñata!?!" my husband asks, as if I could just whip it up in five minutes. Little did he know, it would take four days to …
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Easy DIY Greeting Cards: Make it Personal
May 28, 2020
Who doesn't love getting a greeting card? Lately, I've been getting crafty and decided to make DIY greeting cards for people I care about. I never considered it before, but since having to stay home because of Covid-19, I haven't been going to the store as much. I love getting creative but don't enjoy shopping for craft supplies anymore so I shop online. I also thought making DIY Greeting Cards would be time-consuming and difficult. But making DIY Greeting Cards is quite easy if you use cardstock. I have terrible handwriting so puffy sticky letters help too. Here is an easy DIY Greeting Card tutorial. Instead of using paint to color sticks, use OOLY Brush Markers. Folding the flowers is easy. …
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Best Dreamworks Trolls Printables and Crafts
April 11, 2020
Check out the best Dreamworks Trolls Printables and Crafts including Trolls movie free coloring pages, free printables and activity packs. This amazing DreamWorks animation musical hit and star sequel stars Anna Kendrick (as Poppy) the optimistic leader of the trolls, and Branch (Justin Timberlake), her polar opposite. The first Trolls movie was released in 2016. Poppy is the optimistic leader of the trolls, and Branch (Justin Timberlake) is her polar opposite. They embark on an adventure that takes them to another level. Trolls World Tour (Trolls 2)was released in 2020, again a animated muscial comedy, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. This sequel to (2016) features Poppy and Branch as they discover different trolls tribes that play different kinds of music in …
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Easy DIY Mini Easter Basket Craft
March 18, 2020
Here's a fun and easy DIY mini Easter basket craft. The kids will love putting together these Easter baskets filled with fun goodies. There are affiliate links in this post. Boy, have we been buying some extra toilet paper the last week. We stocked up due to the Covid-19 quarantine. But it's always good to keep extra handy. There are so many cute toilet paper roll crafts around this time of year, I had to do one! I love Easter and makeing DIY Bunny Treats! My boys love Easter and making Easter crafts too. One year we made Birds Nests and Easter Bunny pops, and another year we made Keepsake Easter Eggs. So, this year we decided to make DIY …
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Best Rock Painting Idea for Kids
January 2, 2020
I found the best rock painting idea for my boys. They love collecting rocks for DIY rock painting. This is their creative outlet. Their way to paint their thoughts and feelings on a painted rocks craft. We are always looking for fun rock painting ideas. It's not hard to learn how to paint rocks. Rock crafts are really popular with kids. My boys love collecting rocks but you can also get different types of rocks like river rocks. They can simply just paint a rock with different colors or make a specific design on the rock. There are so many craft groups on Facebook and somehow I joined some rock painting groups. Some of my friends were in them, so I was curious …
