Let Your Kids Make Their Own Trees!

Mamacita says: This was too good NOT to share!  What a fantastic activity for kids at any time, but especially during holiday season! Just think of all the lessons we can sneak in, with this activity! Holidays, following directions, scissor … Continue reading

Quality Television? Bring Back Variety Shows!

Mamacita says:  Do you know what I miss, especially at this time of the year? Variety shows. Those weekly shows hosted by Ed Sullivan, Andy Williams, The Smothers Brothers, Sonny and Cher, Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, Carol Burnett, Perry Como, … Continue reading

In Every Pothole, There Is Hope.

Mamacita says: My all-time favorite Christmas movie is still Love Actually.  That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t like any other Christmas movies. There’s nothing like a zany Christmas movie like “Mixed Nuts” to really get me in the holiday … Continue reading

Fifi Says "Thank You," Too.

Mamacita says:  She looks pretty good to be 32 years old and full of superglue, doesn’t she. A few years ago, I thought I would try something new, so I put a twinkly-lights-covered star on top of my tree. It … Continue reading

2009 EduBlog Nominees

Mamacita says:  It’s time to nominate our favorite teacher/education blogs for The 2009 Edublog Awards There are many dedicated educators in the blogosphere, regularly sharing with us their opinions, experiences, suggestions,  joys, and frustrations.  Please go to The EduBlog Awards … Continue reading