As a parent, I think it can be easy to demonize technology. All of our kids have thrown a tantrum or two about a game they wanted to play. It is easy to feel frustrated and want to cut it out of your life. I have tried to cut it out completely more than once […]
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Tabletop Dice Baseball—Keeping America’s Pastime Alive
Saying baseball is America’s sport is a bit obvious, but in today’s highly digitized, fast-paced world, it may not be immediately clear why. Baseball is a slow-moving game that lasts multiple hours, and there’s lots of waiting between quick bursts of action. Yet, it’s exciting! The last couple seasons and World Series have been particularly […]
Owl Post Harry Potter Valentine
Who hasn’t dreamed of an owl bringing them a letter? Owl Post is one of my favorite parts of the Harry Potter series, the image of owls bringing letters into the great hall, the owlry and of course the persistence of the owls in getting Harry his letter. JK Rowling took owls to a whole […]
Bookmark Valentine with Free Printable
Out of all the Valentine’s we designed for this year, this one is my favorite. Why? Because every single part of it is useful, from the book the kids can color in to the paper valentine itself, nothing needs to be thrown away. The best part? If you want, you can give the valentine by […]
You’re A Keeper Harry Potter Valentine
When I asked my daughter what kind of Valentine’s she wanted for her class, she immediately responded with Quidditch. She didn’t just want Quidditch, she wanted something the kids in her class could actually play. We immediately came up with this, a fun, simple take on Quidditch that involves just a few supplies. You’re A […]
