These are free worksheets for all subjects and all grades. You can use them with your kids to help reinforce the material.http://www.softschools.com

Need a way to organize thoughts or ideas? Do your kids need to plan an essay, organize their thoughts, or create to-do lists? The family could try mind mapping. It’s a way to help you organize your thoughts and ideas. It’s also good for dyslexia.  To start, you write your idea in the middle of Read more about Mind Mapping[…]

Want a fun project to do over Spring Break? Try making a bird feeder. First, cut a citrus in half, it can be an orange or lemon. Remove the fruit. Poke holes in the rind to hang it from. Use string or yarn to hang it on a tree. Fill it with birdseed.How to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baReiXBlmq4

Do you want the kids to learn without them feeling like it’s work? Try having them watch some science documentaries. This link will give you a whole list of interesting things for your kids to watch. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2241718-the-21-best-science-documentaries-you-should-watch-right-now/

Need a FREE Speech to Text?  Guess what, it’s already on your computer. If you are using a Mac, just  press the fn button twice. To stop recording, press it once more. If you are using Windows, press the window button and the letter H.  For both types of computers, make sure your mic is Read more about Speech to Text[…]

Stressed Children?To help ease their stress, try yoga, breathing techniques, or even blowing up a balloon. Stressed Family?GET MOVINGConsider online fitness classes such as yoga or dance class. You can ride bikes, skate, throw a Frisbee, or hire a private workout coach for the family. GO OUTSIDEStart growing an herb garden with the family. If you Read more about Stressed?[…]

These are ways to help all children feel important, even if one child is on the spectrum. Make a date for you to spend time with your other kids to make them feel important, this can be once a week or once a month. Do your best not to miss that appointment. See it as a Read more about Making Them Feel Special[…]

With all the screen viewing that most of us are doing these days with Zoom and online learning, you may want to consider taking a vision break.  For every 20 minutes of screen time, spend 20 seconds taking a break from the screen. This can alleviate eyestrain and dry eyes. This goes for adults and Read more about Vision Breaks[…]

In celebration, I have provided a link to MLK Day activities as well as a video of his speech, which is included in the link below, enjoy.

These exercises challenge your muscles, reaction time, agility and are a good cardio workout for the whole family. Burpee Tic-Tac-Toe Set up a large tic-tac-toe area somewhere on the floor. It can even be outside. Use different colored cups or bowls for Xs and Os. Each person must complete 10 burpees (or any other exercise) Read more about Family Workout Time[…]