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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Trailer

Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the…

Recommended Reading List for First Grade

Recommended Reading List for First Grade

Finding good books for your children to read is never a problem, except when the time comes to actually purchase or borrow them. Then, it’s all too easy to draw a blank on all of those amazing books you’ve heard of. Never fear! We have you covered with a selection of books your first grader…

Disney’s Live-Action Cinderella Trailer

Disney’s Live-Action Cinderella Trailer

To be released in March 2015! A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.   Like CINDERELLA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cinderella 

Educational Trips in Charlotte, North Carolina

Educational Trips in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina is filled with educational activities that you can enjoy with your whole family. Rich in history, Charlotte is a cutting edge city and a financial powerhouse. Despite the shiny new exterior, Charlotte is filled with good old fashion southern charm. Inside the beltline, you can find museums, green spaces and cultural events…

Free Learning Guide for DisneyNature’s Bears

Free Learning Guide for DisneyNature’s Bears

This free learning guide for DisneyNature’s Bears comes with so many activities and printables, you can easily turn this into a mini theme unit!  Designed for grades 2-6, this 23 page activity book is yours for the taking.  Just click the image below!     In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s new True Life…

Free Muppets Most Wanted Printable Activity Sheets

Free Muppets Most Wanted Printable Activity Sheets

I’ll admit it, I’m over 40 and I’m just mad about the Muppets!  If your kids love the Muppets too, download these completely free, printable activity sheets that cover art and science!

7 Fun and Unique Finds in Nature

We recently took our “Northern Adventures” homeschool trip where the colors were absolutely breath taking.  During our trip in the great outdoors with absolutely mild and wonderful weather (the following week they got their very first snowfall, yikes) I gave the girls a unique assignment that really ended up resulting way better than expected. I…

Homeschool Friendly Columbus, OH

When you are looking for something new and different for your homeschooling family, drive just three short hours and experience some of what Columbus, Ohio has to offer.  I was recently invited to participate in the “Experience Columbus” event for bloggers and I was very surprised at how many family-friendly things there are to do…

Alpha-Phonics Beginning Readers Curriculum

Do you have a beginning reader?  I am so excited to share with you an excellent new phonics program for early readers.  My middle daughter is in the “beginning reading” stage, so I thought this would be perfect for her.  I look forward to using this with my preschooler as well.  The name of this…

Happy 10th Birthday Mo Willems’ Pigeon Book

Disclaimer:  I received a box set of It’s a Busload of Pigeon Books and a copy of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus in exchange for this review and giveaway.  All opinions expressed here are honest and my own. Disney Publishing Worldwide is pleased to celebrate the 10th birthday of Mo Willems’ avian hero, Pigeon!…