Always Be Prepared!
It all began with Little House in the Big Woods. Published in 1932. This book is the first in the series of her memories growing up in the American Midwest during the last quarter of the 19th century. While these…
On Scarcity
Scarcity is not always a bad thing. Of course, when it comes to natural resources—water and food—scarcity creates a problem. But scarcity also might mean that something is unique, precious. Sometimes scarcity might prevent waste. I work tirelessly to purchase…
ABCeDarian Activity Box
Coming Soon! Blackbird & Company will be expanding its offering to support primary students (TK, K, 1st, and 2nd) in the art of gaining skills that are often overlooked in our electronic era. Cutting, pasting, coloring, painting, folding, and making…
Submit to Reveal now—July 1st is right around the corner!
Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone has an idea or an experience or a perspective so unique that it demands to be shared. That’s the magic of Reveal. Reveal is the finger on the pulse of our student community.…
Summer Phonics for Reading + Writing
Does your student struggle to spell well? Stumble to decode simple words and phrases? Or do you have a student who just needs a bit more direct instruction, a bit more time for slow, methodical practice? Summer’s here! Time to…
Welcome Summer
Being a West Coast dweller, I’ve never engaged in the quintessential summer activity of catching lightning bugs (fireflies) in a jar. But I’ve seen it on film, in photographs, and I’ve certainly read about the activity! Here, in California, we…
Let’s Puzzle Some More
Once again, hop on over to Red Hen Toys and pick up the Binomial Square puzzle. Of course, this Montessori / Froebel inspired material is designed to prepare students for more complex math instruction down the line—proportional reasoning, base 4…
A Writer’s Magnum Opus
As the school year has only just ended, now is the perfect time to ask a beautiful question or two! As a writer, what has my student gleaned? What is the best lesson I passed on? What is my student’s…
Hop on a summer reading safari!
One of my favorite parts of summer is the freedom this season offers. While it’s wonderful to explore literature through a structured curriculum, there’s a different kind of wonder in meandering through the literary jungle on your own, going wherever…
Did someone say summer fun? Bingo!
If you enjoy reading, summer, and fun, then you’re in for a treat: summer bingo is here! But this isn’t any old bingo—this is Blackbird & Company Summer Bingo! For the months of June, July, and August, we have a…