I have a trick for you!

My kids LOVE this magic trick! It was also a big hit when I taught in a classroom. First, pass out five "Math Smart Cards. " Next, have a friend choose a number between 1-31 and then have your friend show you the cards that number is on. Last, add up the very first number on each card to figure out the "magic number." That's it! This trick amazes people every time I have used it.


{CLICK HERE} to grab a free set of "Math Smart Cards" and learn how this math trick works while kids are practicing addition and having FUN!

Enjoy!

Making Yummy Funny Bones

I found this recipe in Family Fun Magazine this week and had to try it out! Last night we made these simple and YUMMY Halloween treats. I just love that great sweet and salty combo!

First, press marshmallows on both ends of the pretzel sticks.

Next, melt white chocolate discs in the microwave and then dip in the pretzel sticks. Use a fork to remove them from the white chocolate.

Watch your kids gobble up these sweet treats! 

Enjoy!

Why do leaves change colors?

Photo by Tamara L. Chilver

Here is a photo from a recent road trip with my family. I appreciate the fall season so much up north since we hardly get an opportunity to view the leaves changing colors in south Florida. I find God's creation absolutely breath-taking.

A few years ago I had learned something fascinating about the vibrant colors of fall leaves. Did you know those beautiful, bright colors are the true colors of the leaves? The green chlorophyll covers up the colors of the leaves in the summer months. During autumn, the days get shorter and the trees begin to get ready for the winter when there will not be enough light or water for photosynthesis. The trees will rest and live off of the food they stored during the summer. When the trees stop making food, the green chlorophyll will disappear from their leaves. As the green color fades away, the leaves' true colors will appear. This also explains why the leaves do not change colors in warm areas.

This marvelous act of nature reminds me of scripture. No matter how good we are at covering up and hiding our flaws and sins from others, God always sees directly into our hearts where our true colors are revealed.

But everything can be tested by the light and thus be shown in its true colors.

Ephesians 5:13

The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7

Happy fall precious friends,

Buckets of FUN!

    I'm so excited about the upcoming Teaching Tips Expo! I can't wait to learn from the inspiring presenters, see who wins the awesome giveaways, and open my virtual goodie bag! But my favorite part is sharing with you some FUN teaching tips that I have learned from my twenty years of being an educator. I have shared this Buckets of FUN presentation with many school teachers, home educators, and parents of school-age children, and now I get to share it with YOU! Yippee! To find out more information about the one and only virtual Teaching Expo, click on the image below. 

Enjoy the expo!

Awesome Halloween Food Ideas

Hi everyone! I am back from a road trip with my family through the mountains but before I tackle the mountain of laundry that we brought home with us, I had to share this wonderful site with you that I recently found through a friend. Make sure to visit www.ourbestbites.com. 

Check out some of their great ideas below to create with your kiddos!

 

 Enjoy!

Ron Clark's brand new video for TBA!

I cannot believe that Ron Clark, a New York Times Best Seller, created this video just for TBA's book study!!! Check it out asap!


If you have not read The End of Molasses Classes, I recommend you get a copy as fast as possible. It is the most encouraging book for teachers and parents that I have read in years! Not only is it packed with tons of amazing teaching tips that will motivate you and help transform the way you teach, Ron Clark is plain hysterical, which makes the book very entertaining to read as well. I promise you will LOVE this book! 




TBA invites YOU to participate in the The End of Molasses Classes book study. You can join in at any time by leaving a comment or even linking up your blog post about your favorite points.

Each week we will be reading one section of the book as they are divided in the Table of Contents.

Week of October 9- RCA's Core Principles and Values
Week of October 16- The Role of the Parent in the Success of the Child
Week of October 23- Creating the Right Climate and Culture
Week of October 30- Reaching Out Beyond the Classroom

We would love for you to join us in this book study. Come share with us all on how this book is impacting you as an educator and parent.

Enjoy!

Teaching Money Freebie

Show Them the Money! WORKSHOP

Learn how to teach children financial principles that will last a lifetime. This mini-workshop is available in an E-document format and also includes a BONUS audio workshop. Parents and educators will be excited to apply this wealth of information to their teaching.

{CLICK HERE to grab your freebie}

Enjoy!

Teaching Tips for Parents

Did you know that 85% of a child's learning hours from birth to age eighteen are spent with you?

You are your child's first and most important teacher.

Enjoy these teaching tips that were created just for you!

Blog hop 'til you drop!

Everything is FREE!!!

To celebrate TBA's upcoming half year birthday
EVERYTHING IS FREE!!!!!!

Please take a second to like my shop. Thanks!

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 to go shopping.

PARAGRAPH TRAIN
A FUN way to teach your child how to write a paragraph

THE POWER OF COLOR IN TEACHING!
How does color influence learning?

MAKING LEARNING STICK
Using mnemonics to facilitate learning

CUT YOUR HOMESCHOOL DAY IN HALF

25 ways to shorten the homeschool workload 

TUTORING OPTIONS

Know your options to save time and money

HOMESCHOOLING-

THE OTHER SIDE OF EDUCATION

Learn the benefits and sacrifices of homeschooling 

LEARNING ON THE GO

Using valuable time as teaching opportunities 

WRITE ON! Workshop

Strategies to teach the love of writing

SAY WHAT? Workshop

Communication skills that nurture learning 

SHOW THEM THE MONEY! Workshop

Financial principles that last a lifetime  

END THE HOMEWORK WARS! Workshop

Helpful hints for completing homework


Enjoy!

Creative Book Report Ideas