Children learn by example. When they see mother or father reading the newspaper, a magazine, or any kind of reading material, they will begin to fill the importance of being able to read.

We thought this St. Patrick’s Day, we’d create an activity for the kids that will encourage them to dream BIG, and to write these dreams on a shamrock. They can color the shamrocks, cut them out, and wear one or all three throughout the day.

This Easter, why not start a tradition of making your own handcrafted Easter basket? It’s super easy, super fun, and it’s a great way to spend quality time with your kids or students. My mom and I made these baskets when I was a kid. And for many years, she made them with her students when she taught kindergarten. Everyone LOVED them!