Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

Back to School Activities – If I Built a School

It's almost time to go back to school, so I'm gathering up all the books we love to read during the first few weeks. Honestly there are so many, it's hard to narrow it down. One of our favorite back to school books is If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen. In the story, the main character, an imaginative kid named Jack, shares his bold and creative ideas about what the perfect school would … [Read more...]

Visual Cue Cards for Following Directions

Have you ever counted how many times a day you hear this question, "What do I do next?" Whatever just popped into your head is probably a conservative number. And I bet you hear, "I don't remember," almost as often. Visual cue cards are one way to solve this problem. Actually, one of the easiest ways. Most of us are very visual. It's why the billboards with the best images get us to exit the … [Read more...]

Summer Boredom Busters

Summer break is here! Can I get a woo-hoo? It's definitely a great time for kids to relax and have fun, but after a few weeks off, it's not unusual for them to feel a little bored now and then. No worries... we've got you covered with some of our favorite summer boredom busters! 10 WAYS TO BEAT BOREDOM Get Artsy: Unleash your child's inner artist with some simple art projects. Set up a … [Read more...]

Summer Pen Pals for Kids

Let's bring back summer pen pals! Remember Tom Hanks' and Meg Ryan's romantic comedy You've Got Mail? Long before that movie, seven-year-old me would get excited every time my mom come back from the mailbox waving an envelope saying those same words to me. "Andrea... you've got mail!" Yes, I'm old enough to remember snail mail. And I loved getting it. Now that summer break is here, we often … [Read more...]

Summer Road Trips – Let’s Go!

Summer road trips can be an exciting adventure for kids. From visiting friends and family to trying out something new, a road trip can create memories that last a lifetime. However... sitting in a car for hours on end can become a little boring for kids. (Honestly, adults too.) It doesn't have to be though. A little planning goes a long way toward helping a road trip go smoothly. These are our … [Read more...]

Fun Ways to Keep Kids Motivated Until the End

As the end of the school year gets closer, it's important to keep kids motivated and engaged in their learning. But with summer just around the corner, it can be challenging to maintain their focus. Truth be told, it's even hard to maintain our own focus! Beach, anyone? No worries. We've got you covered with some fun ways to keep kids motivated until the very end! IDEAS TO HELP KEEP KIDS … [Read more...]