Halloween Bingo Game Printables For Kids- Pre-Filled Bingo Cards + Optional Cut and Paste Board
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Halloween Bingo Game Printables For Kids- Pre-Filled Bingo Cards + Optional Cut and Paste Board

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Since we’ve been home so much, I’ve been looking for every excuse possible to celebrate and make things special. We are doing Halloween BIG this year! These Halloween Bingo Game printables are one of many festive Halloween activities I have planned for my boys. Halloween Bingo games are great for Halloween parties, but for the…

Proofreading Checklist for Students Printable – A Helpful Editing Tool
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Proofreading Checklist for Students Printable – A Helpful Editing Tool

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Teaching writing skills to kids involves a lot of repeating oneself over and over again. Did you use capital letters? Did you use punctuation? Did you check for misspelled words? Etc. etc. etc. Finally, I decided to just create this proofreading checklist for my students (aka my two oldest kids) because I was tired of…

The Best Gifts for Kids Stuck at Home
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The Best Gifts for Kids Stuck at Home

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

In general, I’m a huge fan of experience gifts and other non-toy gifts for kids. With four boys, the stuff piles up so quickly. However, if we’re going to be stuck at home all winter with whatever viral grab bag is circulating, I want to have plenty of things to entertain the masses. Hence, the…

I-Spy Halloween Activity for Preschool & Elementary School Students
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I-Spy Halloween Activity for Preschool & Elementary School Students

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

My kids (a preschooler and two elementary schoolers) LOVE playing I-Spy.  “I spy with my little eye, something… ORANGE!”  They also love the Eye Spy / Look-and-find books. Starting around age two, these activities have been popular in our house. My oldest is eight and he’s still very much into them, with no end in…

How to Turn Family Movie Night (or Day!) into a Fun Educational Activity
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How to Turn Family Movie Night (or Day!) into a Fun Educational Activity

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Since the addition of Baby Boy #4, I’ve relied a lot more on movies to help me manage our chaos. This is especially true now that schools here have been out or virtual for six months and counting. Because of this, I’ve been looking for ways to make our movie nights (or movie mornings, or…

Writing Prompts for Elementary Students — Especially Boys!
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Writing Prompts for Elementary Students — Especially Boys!

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Writing is an essential skill! Strong writers are far more likely to find success in school and in the career world than weak ones. One of the best things you can do to help your elementary student improve their writing skills is to provide them with plenty of opportunities to practice. These writing prompts for…

Lego Challenges for Kids: Fun, Creative, & Educational Activity Ideas
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Lego Challenges for Kids: Fun, Creative, & Educational Activity Ideas

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Kids love Legos — that’s no surprise to anyone. With the new Lego Masters show on TV this season, my kids have been wanting to try their own Lego challenges. Since schools have been closed here for two months and counting, I created a bunch of Lego challenges for my kids to promote creativity while…

Operation Sibling: How To Prepare Your Toddler For a New Baby
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Operation Sibling: How To Prepare Your Toddler For a New Baby

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Preparing for a new baby is a lot of work. When you already have a child, trying to prepare your toddler for a new baby adds even more work to this process. Sure, you need diapers, wipes, and to wash and sort out all the baby clothes, but now you also need to convince your…

5 Best Read Aloud Picture Books for Kids (That Parents Will Actually Enjoy Reading, Too!)
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5 Best Read Aloud Picture Books for Kids (That Parents Will Actually Enjoy Reading, Too!)

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

I love reading aloud picture books with my kids for so many reasons. I know how important it is to promote literacy, especially while your kids are young. Students who learn to love reading early enjoy huge advantages over their peers in school. Aside from creating a loving and healthy home, fostering strong reading skills…

Hilariously Helpful Life Hacks for New Parents Baby Books SHOULD Include
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Hilariously Helpful Life Hacks for New Parents Baby Books SHOULD Include

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

First-time parents are so precious. They read all the books, follow all the rules, and make all the preparations. It makes sense. They have absolutely no idea what they’re in for and all those little preparation rituals make them feel like they have a little control. Seasoned parents know: once you have a baby, actually,…