earn money for your school (& get parents to events!): what you need to know This post is brought to you by VolunteerSpot & Bing for Schools. We are all so busy during the school year, it’s nuts …Read moreearn money for your school (& get parents to events!): what you need to know
recipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches Ever since my kids were tiny, I’ve let them play around in the kitchen. It hasn’t always been pretty, but it’s been fun. And now, …Read morerecipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches
teach kids game playing etiquette Originally published 12/7/09 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it– When I first started teaching, in order …Read moreteach kids game playing etiquette
26 triangles: tricky, fun math game We’re winding down summer over here, but not before my kids finish up their math and reading assignments from school. Yes, we just started …Read more26 triangles: tricky, fun math game
fun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises This is the last week we’re rolling with our tabletop surprises. Boo-hooooooooo. Even though our calendar was ten weeks and we’ve …Read morefun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises
backyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best Summer is in full swing, and what better way to really rock it out in the summertime than by camping? Not for real …Read morebackyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best
the fox and the crane: shadow puppets with printables This week, Liska from Adventure in a Box shares a super-cool, totally new-to-teachmama.com idea. So cool, it’s nuts. Liska is a toymaker, a …Read morethe fox and the crane: shadow puppets with printables
let kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors It’s easy for parents to fall into the trap of thinking that summer means camps, amusement parks, pool trips, beach, camping, picnics, and …Read morelet kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors
keeping kids busy in the summer: tabletop surprises We’re keeping our busy kids’ brains moving this summer with tabletop surprises. Simple ways to keep Maddy, Owen, and Cora engaged when …Read morekeeping kids busy in the summer: tabletop surprises
4 sums in a row: quick & easy math game This summer, we’re all about quick and easy. We’re all about games and activities that pack a powerful punch because goodness knows …Read more4 sums in a row: quick & easy math game
shrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by one of the coolest gals on the planet, Becky Morales. Becky is a mom, teacher, and creator of …Read moreshrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft
frozen birthday party: best ideas for crafty kids Since Frozen 2 is currently all the rage, I had to share our Frozen birthday party ideas one more time. This is the best Frozen birthday party ideas …Read morefrozen birthday party: best ideas for crafty kids
best books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge This summer, the kids and I plan on doing a whole lot of reading. Reading at the pool, out on the porch, reading on …Read morebest books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge
kid craft sale: supporting young entrepreneurs (with Astrobrights giveaway!) We have always supported our kids’ learning here at home; in fact, that’s the very reason teachmama.com was …Read morekid craft sale: supporting young entrepreneurs (with Astrobrights giveaway!)
10 ways to create a literacy rich environment The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by Kate of An Everyday Story. Kate is a former teacher who now homeschools her two littles using …Read more10 ways to create a literacy rich environment
fun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games Originally published June 6, 2011 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it. This past week, we experienced something …Read morefun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games
10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!) This post is sponsored by Walmart. No more ties, mugs, shaving sets, or gift cards. No more Father’s day Coupon Books, mouse …Read more10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!)
summer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar I have been working and working and working and working and working on this calendar for weeks now, and I’m finally ready to share it. Woot. No …Read moresummer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar
how to help your kids love science: simple, everyday ways The following rockstar guest post is written by Christy a former physics teacher who is now home with her three kids. Christy writes an amazing blog: …Read morehow to help your kids love science: simple, everyday ways
gallon ziploc bag activities for preschoolers The following rockstar guest post is written by Barb of A Life in Balance. Barb has a ton of awesome ideas, and you should totally check out her …Read moregallon ziploc bag activities for preschoolers