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photo books for kids and family: 15 best, coolest, most clever and creative

photo books for kids and family: 15 best, coolest, most clever and creative

I’m a hardcore fan of the photo book. Actually, I’m a fan of any book, but photo books have a special spot in my heart because I love to …
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wine bottle gift tags for teachers

Whether you drink wine or not, a nice bottle of wine makes an amazing gift at holiday time or any time of the year. Wine makes a quick gift or a …
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Cool Advent calendars for teens

Just because our kids are now teens, it doesn’t mean that all of our fun family traditions, like the holiday Advent Calendar, need to …
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PAW Patrol, Blues Clues & You! and Melissa & Doug

My love and admiration for Melissa & Doug products is not a secret. And when I found out that both Blues Clues & You! and PAW Patrol have …
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how to make super-easy, beautiful flower pens

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, a time I really believe teachers should get a little love, a pat on the back for all of their hard work, effort, …
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lent for christian families: pray, fast, serve cards

Though photos may not reflect this, the Lent Cards have been updated for the 2022 Lenten Season. I’ve wanted to create these Lent Cards for …
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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 …
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scratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun

Every year the kids and I have a really fun time searching for cool Valentines to make for their class party Valentine exchange. We don’t go …
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fun dip valentines | teachmama.com how to

fun dip valentines

Judge me if you will, but I have finally given in to the pressure of Owen and Cora. I’ve held up for quite a while, though, and for that …
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new years bingo bonanza

new year’s eve bingo bonanza

Every  New Year’s Eve that we join forces with a few other families, we make Bingo our go-to game for the kids. And the kids—and parents–love …
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the polar express night: a holiday family tradition

the polar express night: a holiday family tradition

The Polar Express is more than a book for some people. It’s a holiday family tradition that has become an eagerly-anticipated December …
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holiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, free | teachmama.com

holiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, and FREE

These holiday notes may turn out to be one of your family’s most coveted and meaningful traditions! It’s so easy for our little ones (and …
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5 ways parents can show thanks for teachers and schools

5 ways parents can show thanks for teachers and schools

Between Election Day, parent-teacher conferences, and field trips, it always seems like things get nutty in November. The novelty of the new year has …
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halloween class party: 10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutes

Planning class parties can be a real struggle, especially when you’re rolling solo as the Room Parent. But for years now, I’ve made it my …
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st. patrick's day BRAIN TEASER scavenger hunt

st. patrick’s day BRAIN TEASER scavenger hunt

Even though our lives have changed quite a bit since I started this blog seven years ago, one thing has remained the same: we love to rock it out …
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lent for modern catholic kids | daily reflections and prayers

Cards have been updated to reflect dates for the 2022 Lenten season. Enjoy!  We’re one week into Lent this year, and I feel like we kind of …
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valentine's day class party ideas, 2.0 | fun ideas to get groups of kids moving and having fun | minute to win it games | free printables | teachmama.com

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 …
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valentine's day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes! teachmama.com

valentine’s day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes!

I love any reason to get kids reading–that’s no secret. And I love a good joke. That’s really no secret, either. So I made these …
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thank you delivery people: free printable for families

thank you delivery people: free printable for families

This time of the year is insane. We’re moving so quickly, our to-do lists are nuts, and often we’re totally forgetting to breathe. At …
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quick and easy flower wish boxes

It’s amazing how easily you can create sweet and easy gifts sometimes when you have a bit of inspiration. Sometimes it’s a walk in the …
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Day 4 of OG Training, and this 5 second video doesn’t even scratch the surface of what we covered. 

I have participated in dozens and dozens and dozens of trainings over the course of my career—and throughout my own education—but hands down this is the best one I have ever had. 

Every educator should take this. I don’t have the faintest idea why it’s not required for every edu degree. 

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Day 2 of Orton-Gillingham Training —we learned SO. MUCH. 

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