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secret message valentines: homemade, candy-free, totally cool

Longtime fans of the ole homemade Valentine, I’ve had to get a little more clever and crafty as the kids get older. But I still want them …
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black history month: resources for kids and families

We often talk about race in our home, but lately my kids have become more and more curious about the struggles that many so many groups have …
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new years family interview

new year’s interview: fun family tradition

It’s New Year’s Interview time! (I can hardly believe it!) This year, we made some minor adjustments to our traditional New Year’s …
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cyber monday: magazine deal for families

must-have magazine deal for families #cybermonday

This is an insane magazine deal, one that I have totally jumped on for my family. It ends today, so you have to act mega-quickly. Like crazy, …
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advent activity calendar for kids and family: 2017

We do this every advent season. And the kids love it. I actually contemplated switching things this year–finding another advent activity …
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our favorite thanksgiving printables for BIG kids

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!
how to boo your friends on a budget

halloween giving: how to BOO! your friends (on a budget)

I’ve said it before–spooky Halloween is not my thing. So this weekend, when our family was officially BOO’ed for the first time, a …
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july 4th activities for kids & families

July 4th is almost here!! We’re thrilled to get into the kitchen and make one of our most favorite holiday treats ever–our July 4th flag …
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july 4th flag cake

kid-friendly july 4th treat: flag cake

One of our favorite summertime traditions involves sweets (big surprise). Every year for as long as I can remember, the kids and I have made a July …
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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 …
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must-have books for easter baskets

Easter means egg hunts, candy, and plastic grass in bright baskets, right? Well what if you want to use this holiday as a time to sneak in a little …
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must have tech gift for families--HP Sprocket || 12 days of smart gifts for kids & family

must have tech gift for families–HP Sprocket || 12 days of smart gifts for kids & family

I love the idea of printing photos, but sometimes it’s hard. It’s hard to sit down and print the photos that are stuck on your computer or …
Read moremust have tech gift for families–HP Sprocket || 12 days of smart gifts for kids & family
gifts that teach kids the power of giving: animal gifts from heifer international

gifts that teach kids the power of giving: animal gifts from heifer international

The more ways that we can teach our kids that holiday time should be a time for giving, the better. I mean, when it comes down to it, don’t our …
Read moregifts that teach kids the power of giving: animal gifts from heifer international
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personalized board games: scrabble and monopoly || 12 days of smart gifts for kids & family

I’m so totally psyched about the holidays this year, and I’m even more excited to share with you my favorite picks for the season. Teach …
Read morepersonalized board games: scrabble and monopoly || 12 days of smart gifts for kids & family
halloween mad lib: spooky fill-in story for halloween fun | free and fun printable for halloween class parties or at home learning | parts of speech | writing | creative fun from teachmama.com

halloween mad lib: spooky fill-in story for halloween fun

I am always on the hunt for super fun Halloween activities for my kids. From the time they were teeny, we played Hats, Cats, and Pumpkin Grid Games, …
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get your holiday cards NOW: for teachmama readers-ONLY!

Friends. Don’t get angry, and please don’t roll your eyes. I’m trying to help a sister out here, believe me. I want you to check …
Read moreget your holiday cards NOW: for teachmama readers-ONLY!
cool halloween costumes for tweens (costumes inspired by great books!) teachmama.com 1

cool halloween costumes for tweens (costumes inspired by great books!)

Halloween is sometimes hard for our tweens. They still want to go out and Trick-or-Treat, but they’re starting to feel a little funny about …
Read morecool halloween costumes for tweens (costumes inspired by great books!)
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teacher appreciation–finger print note cards

      Originally posted on May 6, 2010, this post has been getting so much traction on Pinterest lately, I thought it was worth …
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valentine’s day books for middle grade readers

Confession: Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday. I think it’s nerdy. I think it’s cheesy. I think it’s unnecessarily …
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minute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun

A Minute to Win It class party? You bet. We have been all about Minute to Win it this year after we rocked out a Minute to Win It Family Game Night a …
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Oh HEEEEEYYY, @luvvie — did you see that @littletroublemaker made our hallway bulletin board? 😉♥️

(It’s what Rusty the 🦊 is currently reading.) 

Find it at your favorite bookstore or order here: https://amzn.to/3Pu3tWs

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How can people with dyslexia learn to read? 🤔

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Lately when I find four leaf clovers, I’ve been leaving them. 🍀🤷🏼‍♀️

So if you’re in Maryland, and you happen upon a lonely, little 4-leafer with very little grass, weeds, or leaves around it, I don’t know WHO tried to set you up for success.

#yougotthis #keepyoureyesopen #itsthelittlethings #kilpattyluck
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Okay—how do we know if someone has dyslexia? 

Which professionas are able to make that important determination? 

▶️ Watch to find out. 

Hit me with the questions you still have about dyslexia—and know we have a few more posts to go!

#demystifyingdyslexia #raiseareader #teachreading #readingteachersofig
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What are some of the common signs of dyslexia?

Watch to learn and find out!

#demystifyingdyslexia #readingteacher #raiseareader #teachreading #dyslexia
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True ✅ or false ❌?

#demystifyingdyslexia #dyslexiaeducation #readingteacher #raiseareader #teachreading
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What do you know about dyslexia? 

What questions do you have about dyslexia? 

For the next few weeks leading up to my own start to the school year I am sharing a new series called “De-Mystifying Dyslexia” and I would love for you to join me! 

Follow in my stories or on the highlight above!

#dyslexia #teading  #readingteacher #raiseareader #demystifyingdyslexia

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