Laurie Spigel 7/29/25 Laurie Spigel 7/29/25

Learning Style and The Spelling Game

Learning Style and The Spelling Game: why is spelling so easy for some and so hard for others? Here are ways we can help our kids learn to spell and learn to love writing!

Laurie Spigel 7/15/25 Laurie Spigel 7/15/25

Recap: My AERO Workshop, 2025

I had a blast at the AERO Conference in Manchester, NH, June, 2025. Here’s a short recap of my workshop on the Magic Formula for Engaged Learning— so much fun!

Laurie Spigel 7/9/25 Laurie Spigel 7/9/25

Early Childhood Learning

Educational Resources for Young Children

Laurie Spigel 6/23/25 Laurie Spigel 6/23/25

Tips for Traveling with Kids

Tips for Traveling with Kids, including exercise, entertainment, and learning on the go!

Laurie Spigel 6/17/25 Laurie Spigel 6/17/25

8 Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Eight Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year!

Laurie Spigel 6/16/25 Laurie Spigel 6/16/25

Summer Fruit

A great summer activity for families! With links to Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms, books and recipes.

Laurie Spigel 5/13/25 Laurie Spigel 5/13/25

Seven Things To Do With Maps

Maps are a crucial tool to understanding everything from world political history, to adventures of heroes both real and fictional, to how to get somewhere! Here are seven hands-on activities with related books and links to make maps and geography come alive.

Laurie Spigel 4/22/25 Laurie Spigel 4/22/25

The Take-Out Curriculum: a NYC Lesson for Reading and Writing in K-1, with a Follow-Up for Grades 3-8

This project-based, hands-on mini-curriculum makes excellent use of a city environment. Perfect for K-1, with a follow-up plan ideal for older kids.