Whether you are looking to support your child throughout the school year or want to make sure they don’t fall below grade level this summer, you’re probably going to get some pushback. School can be overwhelming for kids, and when they come home, they just want to play. The problem is that often times kids … [Read more…]
I’m super excited to be sharing this article with my readers here at Mamas and Coffee® because I’m often asked about what goes into running a blog. No, it’s just not typed words and hit publish. So when you see me on social media “playing”, I’m actually working. When you see me sharing my voice … [Read more…]
If you have a student who has dreams of attending college, preparing for the ACT is a must. Getting a student ready for college and what it requires can be overwhelming due to the scope of what you as a parent needs to do to help your student achieve their goals. Understanding the ACT and … [Read more…]
Every few years we tell our parents that we are moving. Moving further away and even though they are happy for us career-wise, a little piece of them is saddened about missing out on the grandkids growing up. Our kids didn’t have the opportunity to spend the night with their grandparents whenever they wanted or … [Read more…]
Have you asked yourself if you should give your child(ren) an allowance? I can’t tell you if you should or shouldn’t. I believe that’s a household decision. But I can tell you why we give an allowance to our kids. So let’s rephrase for a quick a moment. Do you give your kids an allowance? … [Read more…]
As students transition from elementary school to middle school, their motivation to read declines. During this transition, students are forced to shift from the pleasure of reading to academic reading to learn new information (Barton, 2018; Kelley & Decker, 2009). In addition, motivating students to read at the high-school level has proven difficult for teachers … [Read more…]
Photo by Les Anderson on Unsplash School is almost out for the summer. I don’t know about you, but this mama is ready. This school year has been the toughest for our kids for sure. Not because of the school work itself, but for the social aspect of life. Trust me. I will do a blog post about … [Read more…]
As a blogger, I must write. I HATE writing! I don’t like it one bit. BUT I do LOVE sharing my story and feel there’s someone out there to benefit from hearing it or may need a good ole chuckle to brighten their day. It used to take me hours, ok days to write one … [Read more…]
Winter break is here, and kids are home watching T.V., relaxing and having fun with family and friends. I’m not going to take this fun and relaxing time away from them, but Winter Break Is A Great Time To Practice Those Writing Skills for the little ones. 2 Fun Ways To Practice Writing Skills … [Read more…]
School is in full swing. The little ones are reading each night before bed, maybe you’re working on sight words, or maybe you’re still reading to them each night. Either way, learning to read should be fun! If you are looking for a bit of advice on ways to help with reading skills I … [Read more…]