Good morning friends. I almost didn't even jump on here today, but I thought I'd check in. My daughter Ruby could not sleep last night. She started crying at ten and didn't fall asleep until nearly two thirty. Here are a few more fort ideas that ... [Read More]

Let's build a fort. It could be inside or outside, but since it's raining today I'm thinking about inside. We are going to be here for a while so let's go all the way. You could get some boxes and start an epic box castle. Let's add some ... [Read More]

It's a sunny beautiful Earth Day. I hope you are going to get out there and play today. I went for a hike yesterday with a friend who's an ornithologist. Do you know what an ornithologist is? It's a bird scientist. She wore her binoculars. It ... [Read More]

Hi Honeybees. It's Taco Tuesday again. Have you been doing the calendar at your house? It might feel a little harder to know what day it is when every day feels like a FAMILY DAY. (That's what we call weekends when we do the calendar at circle ... [Read More]

Did you guys get outside this weekend? I'm trying to get outside every day, and I try to take my children with me. Yesterday Ruby and I went on a little hike in the woods behind our house. Our dog Arlo always comes along. So you like to ... [Read More]

Children's Garden Families, As you explore the big, beautiful world in this amazing spring time, you may find a bird nest with eggs in it. How exciting! The picture below might help you identify which type of bird laid those eggs. Parents, you may ... [Read More]

Hello, Bluebird Families! I think of you all so often and hope you are doing well! Wednesday is Earth Day, so this week we will be learning all about taking care of the Earth. Please check your email for lots of Earth loving activities! I think one ... [Read More]

Did you see frost on the ground this morning, those tiny white ice crystals all over the grass? I wonder if that is the last time that will happen this spring? It is getting close. Luckily our tomato plant spent the night in my laundry room. I ... [Read More]

Good Morning Families. Mamas and Papas, how is your heart today? It is often a somber day in our grownup community as many remember the tragic shooting at Virginia Tech. Sometimes we have been able to translate those feelings into action and ... [Read More]

Did you see any snow or ice on the ground when you woke up this morning? We live in a special place, don't we? Spring comes and flowers bloom, and then winter comes back and we start all over again. Do you know the name of the place that you live? ... [Read More]