color puzzles: fun math and logic for kids Sometimes it’s hard for me to find cool ways of sneaking some math into our day, but recently we’ve been on a puzzle kick. Puzzles are a …Read morecolor puzzles: fun math and logic for kids
birdwatching math puzzles: super challenging and tricky This summer as we usually do, I’m trying each week to include some new and exciting math fun. In the form of puzzles or chocolate challenges or …Read morebirdwatching math puzzles: super challenging and tricky
matchstick math: patterns, puzzles and critical thinking The matchstick math activity we did last week for tabletop surprises was a real hit. I had an inkling that the activity would be a …Read morematchstick math: patterns, puzzles and critical thinking
paper plate puzzles: fun number learning for kids The following guest post is written by mom of five, Annette of Tips From a Typical Mom. Annette covers everything under the sun on her blog, and …Read morepaper plate puzzles: fun number learning for kids
puzzles and more puzzles This morning we did puzzles. This afternoon we did puzzles. And this evening we did puzzles. For some reason, my children were all in a …Read morepuzzles and more puzzles
make connections. build bridges. The focus of teachmama.com is to help families make meaningful, lasting connections and to build strong bridges between home and school. Reading …Read moremake connections. build bridges.
how our first week of homeschooling REALLY went Week One of School at Home is officially in the books. Kids have been here, all up in my “office”, every day this week. They saw …Read morehow our first week of homeschooling REALLY went
everything free and awesome online to do while kids are home: classes, crafts, virtual tours and more Here’s everything free and awesome online to to while kids are home from school thanks to the Coronavirus Outbreak. I’m talking FREE …Read moreeverything free and awesome online to do while kids are home: classes, crafts, virtual tours and more
valentine’s day class party: 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes Here are 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes at the end of the Valentine’s Day class party. Keep these in your back pocket, and the …Read morevalentine’s day class party: 10 easy activities for that extra 10 minutes
valentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0 For many years now I’ve been roped into being Room Parent for my kids’ classes, and though I do love the opportunity to meet other …Read morevalentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0
our favorite thanksgiving printables for BIG kids! This week is the big week for us–lots of travel, lots of family, lots of friends, and lots of food! Officially, the fun winter holiday season is …Read moreour favorite thanksgiving printables for BIG kids!
alphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match Originally published on April 2, 2013, but republished today because it totally rocks. Kids need to learn the letters of the alphabet. And even if we …Read morealphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match
life lessons from nana My Nana passed away last week. It’s been so hard, so sad. And if you follow me on Instagram, you know that she’s been ill for some time …Read morelife lessons from nana
save money and time this school year: 7 classroom hacks for teachers Back-to-school season isn’t just for students, my friends. As thousands of schools have been opening their doors, teachers have been working …Read moresave money and time this school year: 7 classroom hacks for teachers
delaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators Should I send my 5-year-old to Kindergarten, or should I wait a year? What are the benefits of ‘redshirting’ my child for …Read moredelaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators
everything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer It’s taken over 12 years. But it’s finally here. Finding Dory hits the theaters today, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Hard to …Read moreeverything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer
Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old Friends, it’s no secret that I have long been a fan of the great folks at Highlights for Children and the wonderful work they do. But now? …Read moreHighlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old
(more!) word puzzle lunchbox notes You guys. My kids love these new! word puzzle lunchbox notes. And my kids’ friends love these. And my friends’ kids love these. It all …Read more(more!) word puzzle lunchbox notes
word puzzle lunchbox notes: word play and word games on the go It has been way too long since I’ve created some new lunchbox notes, and the kids were pretty desperate for some new ones. So I searched through …Read moreword puzzle lunchbox notes: word play and word games on the go
the only black friday deals you need for kids and family Friends. I’m not sure if you’re a wild and crazy Black Friday shopper or not, but in case you are, happy …Read morethe only black friday deals you need for kids and family