Getty Villa, Percy Jackson & Mythology for Fourth & Fifth Grade

Getty Villa, Percy Jackson & Mythology for Fourth & Fifth Grade

Mythology hooked my kids in fourth grade. They dove into gods and goddesses, primarily in Greek culture, but learned about mythology from around the world. Here are some of our adventures and resources as they explored the magical world of mythology. affiliate links are included 

Rocky Beach Field Trip with Fourth Graders

Rocky Beach Field Trip with Fourth Graders

Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks in particular, are one of the parts of the Fourth Grade Science Curriculum in California. As part of their study of Earth and Space Science, fourth graders are supposed to learn about landscapes, how the earth forms and changes, and use sedimentary 

How We’re Quarantine Schooling

How We’re Quarantine Schooling

Quarantine Schooling was thrust upon us on Friday afternoon, March 20. I don’t think anyone felt prepared. The teachers. The kids. The parents. The next week was kind of a mess. Big emotions for all of us. An assortment of random assignments and computer sites 

Family Road Trip from Portland OR down the California Coast to San Diego

Family Road Trip from Portland OR down the California Coast to San Diego

A California Coast road trip has been on our list since we moved to San Diego. We made it happen this March over Spring Break. We flew from San Diego to Portland, rented a car, and then started South. All of our favorite, don’t miss 

5 Baby Products New Twin Moms Need + One to Skip

5 Baby Products New Twin Moms Need + One to Skip

I remember walking through the aisles of the baby store completely overwhelmed by the towering shelves of baby equipment. I was wondering what on earth I actually need for the twins growing in my belly. There are things that all babies need – a place 

Grand Central Station in NYC with Kids

Grand Central Station in NYC with Kids

If you are visiting New York City with kids, Grand Central Station is a fun stop. Our kids have been train enthusiasts for several years so we made a point of stopping at Grand Central Terminal during our family trip to New York City. It is a busy, 

Powerful Methods for Getting Out the Door Without Tears

Powerful Methods for Getting Out the Door Without Tears

“I DON’T WANT TO GO!” my usually happy child is rolling around on the floor screaming and kicking the wall while I try to stuff my gym shoes into my bag, braid my daughter’s hair and drink my now lukewarm tea. Clearly this is not 

An Open Letter to the Soon-To-Be First Grade Teachers of My Twins

An Open Letter to the Soon-To-Be First Grade Teachers of My Twins

Dear First Grade Teachers, The summer is drawing to an all-too-soon close and soon I’ll be handing my twins, my Super Kids, my babies, over to two of you. I’m thrilled for them to learn and make friends, but like every parent my kids are a