Even though our April collaboration is coming to a close, my love affair with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust continues. What an awesome organization, bringing economic and cultural growth to our great city, providing endless hours of experiences and shows for people of all ages, paying particular ... » Learn More about EQT Children’s Theater Festival GIVEAWAY!
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Potted Potter
Raise your hand if you love Harry Potter. Raise your hand if you love humor. Raise your hand if you'd love to see the hilarious live show, Potted Potter, a parody where all seven Harry Potter books are smashed into one 70-minute fantastically funny show. Keep reading if you want to win free ... » Learn More about Potted Potter
I Have a Confession…
Parents, you remember being in the throes of children's television programming, right? Most of the shows were basically incessant mind-numbing theme songs that annihilated brain cells, as per Caillou. Then there were the Kratt Brothers. Before they were animated, they were Martin and Chris ... » Learn More about I Have a Confession…
Reasons My Students Aren’t Doing Their Work
I gotta say, students have really upped their excuse game. They come up with some amazing reasons for why they aren't able to do their work, and especially in the virtual world, they're able to blame technology for basically everything: couldn't connect to my class couldn't log in the link to ... » Learn More about Reasons My Students Aren’t Doing Their Work
Dragons Love Tacos
Whoa! It has been a while since I last posted. Did you know babies grow up and participate in stuff and want to play sports and whatever? A little heads up would've been nice because, suuuuuper time consuming. But anyway, here I am. Perfect timing, too, because I'm teaming up the Pittsburgh Cultural ... » Learn More about Dragons Love Tacos
“What’s this Valentine’s Day thing for?”
My kids are young, at ages 8, 6, and 3. Excuse me, ages 8 AND A HALF, 6 I'LL BE 7 IN MAY, and 3 MY BIRFDAY IS SO SOON! The idea of Valentine's Day is lost on them. It's too much pink if you ask my son, and too much sugar if you ask me. There is nothing connected to the day except for parties ... » Learn More about “What’s this Valentine’s Day thing for?”
Digital Promise’s Micro-Credentials, AKA: Earn PD Credits Here!
Learning is a life-long process, and as it turns out, so is teaching. Today's educators are constantly shadow boxing the ever-changing world of standardized testing, technology, and best practices. As our students' needs change, so, too, does our role in the classroom. I just had a conversation ... » Learn More about Digital Promise’s Micro-Credentials, AKA: Earn PD Credits Here!
Destroying Childhood Innocence, One Elf at a Time…
My 6-year-old is a sweet kid. She's very people-y and can read your mood with a single glance at your face. She's kind and snugly and wants nothing more than for everyone to get along. She's also a major space cadet who wears her heart on her sleeve then wipes her chocolate milk mustache on it. My ... » Learn More about Destroying Childhood Innocence, One Elf at a Time…
Stoopid Tooth Fairy
Last week, my 8-year-old son lost another tooth. My husband, affectionately and appropriately referred to as #HusbandWTF on social media, put the kid to bed that night with nary a reminder of said lost tooth. I didn't add it to my to-do list either, therefore IT DID NOT EXIST, and naturally I forgot ... » Learn More about Stoopid Tooth Fairy
Holiday Lights at Kennywood
Go ahead, flip your calendar to my favorite month of the year! TOMORROW IS DECEMBER! My family wants to start our annual Christmas Countdown by giving you a gift. If you're a local pal, you're familiar with Kennywood, our community's beloved amusement park since 1899. This time of the year, the park ... » Learn More about Holiday Lights at Kennywood