Today is International Plant Appreciation Day! Use this day to flex your green thumb by starting a family garden at home! Not only will this garden yield delicious, healthy crops for you and your family, but it will also contribute… read more
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“Captain Underpants” Author and Illustrator Hosts Creative Time for FREE!
"Captain Underpants" author and illustrator Dav Pilkey is collaborating with the Library of Congress to bring a creative outlet to children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic each week. The videos will showcase creative tips and encourage kids, and adults,… read more
Alachua County Announces Drive Through Testing for COVID-19
New Information from The City of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the Department of Health Regarding Drive Through Testing for COVID-19 The are reporting that they have now expanded their testing capabilities to include a drive thru testing site, and according… read more
Learn More About Leap Day!
There are songs that describe it, legends shared about it and movies entitled with its name. So what exactly is Leap Day, and why is it so important? Even if your birthday doesn’t fall on February 29, it’s important to… read more
How Do You Pick The Right Turkey?
There is a plethora of options when choosing a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Not only do you have to decide how you will cook it, you have to consider the size, freshness, ingredients and how the turkey was raised in… read more
How to Conquer the Dreaded First Nail Trim
One of the first daunting tasks for a new parent is to give baby their first nail trim. Those small fingers and toes can be quite scary to cut for the first time. The fear is that you could potentially… read more
25 Must-Read Classics For Your Kiddos!
It’s a time to sit down with your favorite novel or crack open a new read and remember why reading is so important. For our kiddos, it’s a way to become strong readers and understand the world around them as… read more
What is ALICE Training, and How Could It Save Your Child’s Life?
A year ago I found myself lying on the floor in my son’s high school auditorium trying to hide under the seats. There were a few hundred others there with me; parents, teachers, administrators all huddled together waiting to see… read more
Featured Local Teacher: Meg Amos
At What School Do You Currently Work? Myra Terwilliger Elementary School What Grade/Age Do You Teach? First grade through fifth grade How Long Have You Been a Teacher? I’ve been at Terwilliger since 2010. I served as the behavior resource… read more
#BossMom Rose Gleichowski
As a mom, you quite literally do it all! Between working and making sure your kiddo gets to school with a matching pair of shoes, it proves to be the toughest job anyone could do. Our Giggle moms have shared… read more
