I don't know about you, but it's been a l.o.n.g. week! I am working to figure out how to balance everything better, which has meant less blogging time. I have added exercise to my routine, which is something I've neglected for the last year or so {shame on me}. And I'm still plugging away at some extra classes for updating my teaching license.

This week, I've also enjoyed more time outside with the kiddos, attempting to catch the leaves as they fall from the sky. :) We are truly enjoying the cooler temperatures and fewer mosquito bites! Woohoo!

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This week on the blog, I shared our Alphabet Grid Games. The first 10 or so lessons of Reading the Alphabet have these, but they were replaced with a more difficult math game to reinforce the letter, as I found they were too easy for my son.
I've had several requests to complete them from A to Z, so here you go! :) In this post are 3 different levels of Alphabet Grid Games (for numbers 1-20, 1-30 and 1-50) PLUS manipulative ideas to cover each grid that reinforces letter sounds! Read more about them HERE.

Do you have a child who needs to practice handwriting (print to cursive)? While handwriting sheets will work, this week, I also shared 7 Creative Ways to Practice Handwriting...because sometimes it's just good to mix it up a little!

Download our FREE Fall-Themed Word Bump! game. If you're not familiar with Word Bump!, it's an interactive spelling game that works with any spelling list. It works great for siblings or students who are on different spelling levels because the lists can be customized.
Just roll the dice, write spelling words on the game board or even bump another player by erasing his word. Fun, fun, fun! Find even more seasonal Word Bump! games HERE.

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