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
make a kid-friendly kitchen without a major renovation Growing up, I always remember my mom saying that she always wanted her four girls to be comfortable in the …Read moremake a kid-friendly kitchen without a major renovation
how to turn a t-shirt into cool tank top: 10 min or less We’re knee-deep into swim and dive season, and with three kids who participate in our neighborhood swim team and dive team, we’re crazy …Read morehow to turn a t-shirt into cool tank top: 10 min or less
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
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!)
raising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family It’s a crazy busy time of the year, that I know. And for the last few weeks, I’ve had kids home sick just …Read moreraising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family
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!)
quick, cool teacher appreciation gifts Teacher Appreciation Week is here. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to give a little something extra to all of the teachers in your life, …Read morequick, cool teacher appreciation gifts
mother’s day giveaway: $100 at-home spa kit (& win 20 more gifts for Mom!) Mother’s Day is the ideal time to treat yourself–or your mama–to something relaxing, peaceful, calming. It’s a day to …Read moremother’s day giveaway: $100 at-home spa kit (& win 20 more gifts for Mom!)
get kids interested in language and the world: little pim twitter event, 4.29.14 Kids who know about their world will naturally care for it more too. Little Pim is a language learning system that hopes to do more than teach your …Read moreget kids interested in language and the world: little pim twitter event, 4.29.14
easter egg pattern match game: for kids, by kids Easter is right around the corner, and we’re psyched. Not only does Easter mean egg painting and candy, family time and spring flowers, fresh …Read moreeaster egg pattern match game: for kids, by kids
how to throw a rockstar frozen birthday party—snacks to serve Now that Frozen 2 is out in theaters and is such a hit, we needed to share the Frozen birthday party snack ideas. Frozen is all the rage these days, …Read morehow to throw a rockstar frozen birthday party—snacks to serve
springtime easter sensory bin: egg hunt and count Huge thanks to Lauren, of Tutus & Tea Parties, for writing this smart and totally cool springtime craft post. Lauren is a certified elementary …Read morespringtime easter sensory bin: egg hunt and count
april fools’ pranks and jokes for kids Seriously, April Fools’ Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I know that’s not normal. I just …Read moreapril fools’ pranks and jokes for kids
sweet, sparkly flower craft for kids: read, learn, create The following sweet, springtime guest post is written by the incredibly creative mom and teacher, Kristina Buskirk, of Toddler Approved. Toddler …Read moresweet, sparkly flower craft for kids: read, learn, create
april fools’ candy bugs: funny trick for families originally published in 2011 April Fools’ Day is practically upon us, and I thought that before I served the …Read moreapril fools’ candy bugs: funny trick for families
lent ideas for kids and families Lent is here. And this year, rather than have Lent be a time when my kids complain and moan because they …Read morelent ideas for kids and families
toddler shapes: learn and play The following guest post is written by talented and creative Australian homeschooling mom of two, Rachel …Read moretoddler shapes: learn and play
musical hearts: reading, moving, & crazy-fun kid game The snow and freezing cold temps has cause my three kids to be on energy overload lately. They need to burn steam. They need to run, jump, skip, …Read moremusical hearts: reading, moving, & crazy-fun kid game