The countdown to Kindergarten is almost over, and in a few short days I will be walking my baby into school for the very first time. It is impossible for me to put into words how I feel about this...
Hi, I’m Angela. I’m the proud mother of two public charter school students--one in high school and the other in elementary. I’d like to take this time to bust some myths about charter schools.
First things first: charter schools are...
Check out these links to catch up on part 1 and part 2 of this series.
In part three of my interview with Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids, she shares...
This post is the last of a three-part series for ABQ Mom. In our previous posts, we explored what makes an independent school different from other schools and the independent school application process. We hope this blog series will...
My third child is in fourth grade, which means I'm on my third go-round in the fourth-grade math book our elementary school uses. And I have a distinct memory of chapter 9, which is on measurement conversions.
How many liters...
New Mexico's tax free weekend is right around the corner, which, of course, means back-to-school shopping! Here are all the details you may need to know about the tax free holiday! Plus scroll down for my #1 tip when...
Choosing the right school for your family is a huge decision. And if you're considering a change for the 2023-24 school year or maybe you have a little one entering school for the first time, one of the best...
Although New Mexico is ranked last in all 50 states for education, there are some good public schools near our home in Albuquerque. So when my wife suggested we consider HOPE Christian School, I wondered why. Tuition free public...
It's summer, and one of our favorite vacation things to do is take part in the summer reading program at our library. My kids look forward to it all year. They get prizes! Just for reading some books!
Truth be...
For some people, puzzles are fun . . . a “mystery” to be revealed by careful investigation. Some lean towards engineering, some sports, art, communications, science . . . you get my point. We are all different from birth...
If you are looking for a private school education at a public school price, look no further than 21st Century Public Academy, a charter elementary and middle school. 21st Century Public Academy was the first official Charter School in...
Back to school is almost upon us! Or as I like to say, Christmas comes early for parents! Just kidding! The fun of summertime walks, ice cream sundaes, and camp outs are giving way to the fall of turning...
Please be patient with us. We’re sleep training.
School is about to start, and we're sleep training in my household. No, not for a cute but wakeful infant. For a 6-year-old first grader and me, his middle-aged momma.
With the aid...
School is starting! With all the craziness of school shopping and schedule rearranging, our kids are feeling all of the nerves that come with school. I've compiled five different before-school affirmations to help our kids (and us!) with the...
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Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
