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lent for christian families: pray, fast, serve cards

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st. patrick's day BRAIN TEASER scavenger hunt

alphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match

alphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match

egg dyeing 101: making egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and FUN as possible for families

egg dyeing 101: making egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and FUN as possible for families

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april fools' tricks for last-minute prankster parents

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april fools' pranks and jokes for kids

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how to write limericks for loved ones

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april fool's family fun: 3 no-fail ways to get kids laughing

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st. patrick's day fun fact lunchbox notes: and non-fiction reading

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st. patty's day sweet rainbow kabobs

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st. patrick's day joke notes: more lunchbox love

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how to teach kids the ABCs: 5 fun ways | teachmama.com

how to teach kids the ABCs: 5 fun ways

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rainbow words: free sight word printable

go on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader

go on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader

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The Trials of Apollo series: free bookmarks for superfans + a giveaway

backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”

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5 books for the middle school gamers in your life

Digital Literacy

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learn to read app for kids 3-7: Duolingo ABC

everything free and awesome online to do while kids are home: classes, crafts, virtual tours and more

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free fire prevention resources and games

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quick and easy math game: strike it out!

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cool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy

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STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens

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how to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable

Because we are huge fans of family fondue nights, when I heard about Raclette, I knew I had to give it a try.  I knew we needed to have a family raclette dinner! “Raclette” is the name of a semi-hard Swiss cheese which, for centuries, was thickly sliced and then melted over a fire. Now, of course, we can bag the fire and use a special grill to melt the cheese and make the meal.  Just like there are about a million ways to “do fondue”, there are a ton of ways to “do raclette” … Read More...

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how to talk to kids about politically-charged violence in dc

Today, January 6, 2021, has been a devastating, embarrassing, confusing day in our nation's history. How do we wrap our heads around what happened today? How do we explain to our children that our government building--the US Capitol--was broken into by fellow citizens? How do we discuss the terrorism we experienced today? How do we approach the fact that the law enforcement officers handled Black Lives Matter demonstrations much differently than they handled today's … Read More...

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learn to read app for kids 3-7: Duolingo ABC

Duolingo ABC is a free app that teaches children ages 3 - 7 how to read. Did you get that? Free app. That teaches children ages 3 - 7 how to read. I love it. It's developed by learning scientists. This app includes over 300 fun, mini- lessons that teach the alphabet, phonics, and sight words. And friends, kids love it. Here's the skinny. . . Duolingo ABC -- Learn-to-read app for kids 3-7 I think it's important to note that I am by no means saying that you … Read More...

the learning match: connecting families with educators

The Learning Match simply connects families with educators. That's it. In this crazy, uncertain time we are all in, we all need help. So many of my friends, neighbors, and family members are waving the white flag. They are maxed out trying to parent, work, and teach from home, and they're about to lose it. The more people I talk to, the more I am asked: Can I help their kids with schoolwork? Would I be able to "coach" the parents in how to teach from home?Do I know any good … Read More...

Navigating Education in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Summit for Educators

Friends! Our first Virtual Summit for Educators was such a hit--and the response was so great--that we knew we had to plan another. So here it is: the second Virtual Summit for Educators. And educators can earn a certificate for 6 Contact Hours upon completion of the course! Register now (for access to the replay) below! Navigating Education in a Time of Uncertainty with Teach Mama: A Virtual Summit for Educators presented by Advancement Courses And the cost? Free to all … Read More...

how professional development for educators has changed and where it needs to go

Now, more than ever, we need to re-think education.  These past few months have taught us so much. One thing we’ve realized is that we don’t have to keep doing the same things we’ve always done — the realities with which we’ve been presented are malleable. And if yesterday’s order of things can change so dramatically, then it’s well within our power as people and as a community to decide what tomorrow should look like.  In that spirit, Tomorrow, powered by Remake Learning, is a … Read More...

The Trials of Apollo series: free bookmarks for superfans + a giveaway

This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group. Summer looks different for everyone this year.  Pools are closed, vacations are cancelled, and camps are shut down.  However, just because this summer is a little (or a lot!) strange doesn’t mean that it can’t be a ton of fun. I’m thrilled to be partnering with the great folks of the Disney Book Group to share a bit about one of our favorite book series of all times by one of our favorite authors of all times: The Trials of Apollo … Read More...

backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”

Backyard adventure begins with "The Never Starting Tales". Really, it does! "The Never Starting Tales" may sound unusual, but these tales are simply a collection of re-interpreted fairytales that were created to inspire families to spend more time adventure-seeking in their own back yards. These stories explore what might have happened if a character never stepped outdoors to actually begin his or her adventure? What if a character instead stayed inside, glued to that … Read More...

Virtual Summit for Educators: Navigating the Online Classroom & Beyond

Okay, teacher friends, it's time that you got a little fun and pampering! You have worked your tails off this spring, so we've put a little something together for you: a Virtual Summit for Educators! The Virtual Summit for Educators: Navigating the Online Classroom & Beyond Presented by Advancement Courses and hosted by Amy Mascott on June 2, 2020 from 9am - 3pm ET And the cost? FREE for TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS! That's right. I joined forces with some really, truly amazing … Read More...

helping kids manage anxiety: one teacher at a time

In my many years of working with students, anxiety is something I have seen manifest in a number of ways. As a parent, I've seen numerous children struggle with anxiety, from toddlers up through teens. And personally, anxiety is something I have battled myself for over 30 years. It's something my kids struggle with. And my husband. And my sisters. So when I saw that Advancement Courses offers a 3-graduate-credit course called Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety, I knew I had to … Read More...

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How to get kids ready for reading and wanting to read! Parents and teachers can help our little ones pull from their growing schema so that they can better understand and appreciate the texts we’re reading to them in read-alouds. #teachmama #reading #activitiesforkids #teaching #learning #elementary #education #literacyWe're all at home (or most of us, anyway!), so let's keep things light and as fun as possible for our children. Let's play Neighborhood I-SPY! No one has to even come close to one another for this game. Simply share the flier and tally sheet, and pass around on your Facebook groups, your neighborhood listserves, you name it. Then choose a date, and start putting the items in windows and on doors. Then let families walk or drive around to hunt for the items!
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