Shena Leonard: Messy Table, Creative House

We dropped off some Reading Pillows for the little guy’s classroom today. This year’s assortment includes Harry Potter, dragons, monsters, Minions, Mickey Mouse and a Minecraft Creeper. (= Here are some pics of them.

Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Turtles, Harry Potter and More (=

July 28, 2015

Shena Leonard

Books, Cool House Stuff, Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids, Family Fun, Harry Potter, Sewing

We are currently working on the Reading Pillows for Cabot’s classroom this fall, so I thought it was the perfect time to share some of the pillows we’ve done for the boys’ classrooms in the past. (= The first couple of years we only did Funny Monster Faces, but

Here's a Sneak Peek at some of the Reading Pillows we are doing for the kiddo's classroom this fall

Sneak Peek — Minion Reading Pillows

July 28, 2015

Shena Leonard

Cool School Stuff, Family Fun, Yummy Stuff

Here’s a Sneak Peek at some of the Reading Pillows we are doing for the kiddo’s classroom this fall. (=

We love to make Reading Pillows for the kiddos’ classrooms. Check out some of our fun designs. (= www.ShenaLeonard.com: Messy Table, Creative House

Reading Pillows for Cabot’s 1st Grade Classroom (=

June 22, 2015

Shena Leonard

Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids, Family Fun, Gift Ideas, Sewing

I was going through some old photos and I found these cute ones of some of the Monster Reading Pillows we made for Cabot’s 1st grade classroom. I can’t believe how little Cabot was – look at him carrying pillows that are almost bigger than him into the school!!

www.ShenaLeonard.com Messy Table, Creative House As an anonymous Kindergarten Teacher so aptly put it, “A Messy Table is a sign of a Happy and Creative household.” We couldn’t agree more! Check out all of the fun project ideas, recipes, reviews, and other things that keep our table looking well-loved every day. (=

Birthday Board – Lorax Theme (=

March 6, 2013

Shena Leonard

Bulletin Board, Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids

Here’s the March Birthday Bulletin Board the boys and I did for Riley’s school. We still have fuzzies floating around our house from the fluffy trees and mustache – but I’m going to call it “festive” and not “uncatchable mess.” (=

Best Halloween Party Idea Ever!

October 22, 2012

Shena Leonard

Cool School Stuff, Halloween, Party Ideas

If you’re looking for something fabulously cool to do for your kid’s upcoming Halloween party check this out! (= Bring some Witch’s Brew! It’s sooo cool, and easy to do. (= We just tested it at home and here how to set it up: Buy a large plastic cauldron at Party City or

Birthday Board – Cloudy With a Chance of Cupcakes

October 2, 2012

Shena Leonard

Bulletin Board, Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids

This month’s Birthday Bulletin Board is a spin-off of the Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs book. (= And, here’s a close up to show the “Cloudy With a Chance of Cupcakes” weather report on the iPod. (=

Monster Pillows!!

August 28, 2011

Shena Leonard

Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids, Family Fun, Gift Ideas, Sewing

We had a Monster Making Marathon at Nenny and Nohn’s house this weekend. Actually, they were monster reading pillows for Riley’s classroom this fall (and a few for his old teachers too). But, before we bring them into the school the boys decided to have some fun with