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 super way …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 friends up until …
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 online …
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 party …
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 families from the …
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 …
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 …
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 now--in …
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 …
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 Kindergarten?
Does …
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 believe that …
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? They've …
(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 …
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 …
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 …