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Learn how to make a colorful paper plate turkey craft with kids for Thanksgiving! It’s a great craft for preschoolers, kindergarten, and elementary age children. There’s also a free template available for the feathers and parts. Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make this turkey. You’ll be cutting, painting, and gluing. It’s a fun holiday activity for families to do together. Did I ever tell you about the time I got attacked by a turkey? Well, it wasn’t actually me that got attacked – it was my car. My 1998 Honda Civic to be exact....

The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Readerbuzz, and Book Date.The Sunday Post #312On The Blog Recently Atmospheric Fall Books Recommending Books From My Favorite Genres Magical Book Recommendations "Dark" Nonfiction Book Recommendations Young Adult Book Series Recommendations In The Rest Of My LifeLast week, I blathered about the end of my work season and told you to ask me questions about being a park ranger. Now I'm going to answer the questions and show off some random park pictures I...

 Theme: "It's Working!" - Various job professions are humorously re-interpreted, fitting the position in each clue. 23. Hitching post?: WEDDING OFFICIANT. 33. Fair trade?: CARNIVAL BARKER. 60. Cold calling?: POLAR EXPLORER. 70. Inside job?: INTERIOR DECORATOR. 82. Power station?: PRIME MINISTER. 107. Instrumental role?: CONCERT PIANIST. 121. Scoring position?: BROADWAY COMPOSER. Congrats to Drew Schmenner on his LAT debut. And a milestone Sunday.Both the theme entries and the clues are solidly in-the-language. Very consistent and a must for this theme type. Across:1. Soccer great Mia: HAMM. Bill G has met with her. They once lived in the same neighborhood. 5....

Setting goals is a great way to encourage kids to do their best. But it’s important to make sure the goals are “smart” goals. “Smart” goals are: -Specific: They are clear and well-defined. -Measurable: They can be quantified so you can track progress. -Attainable: They are realistic and achievable. -Relevant: They are important and aligned with your child’s interests. -Timely: They have a deadline to keep things on track. For example, a smart goal for a child who is struggling with math might be to get a C or higher on the next math test. This goal is specific, measurable,...

The holiday season is here, and the Preschool December Morning Bins are sure to bring some cheer! This month is packed with hands-on activities to teach letters, shapes, name practice, rhyming and so much more! Most preschools have a scattered drop-off time, so mornings can be chaotic. Therefore, it’s crucial to have a consistent plan of activities for these young students to participate in as they trickle in. The Preschool Morning Bins are exactly what you need to start the day off in a positive, focused and stress-free way! These hands-on activities provide an ideal opportunity for preschool students to...