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support for struggling readers: audiobooks

Score a FREE 3-month trial of Audible! When seeking support for struggling readers, audiobooks are one of the first places families should …
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how to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Because we are huge fans of family fondue nights, when I heard about Raclette, I knew I had to give it a …
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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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room parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!)

room parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!)

So, you’re a room parent this year, huh? Whether you’ve been roped into it or whether you chose to take on this important role on your own …
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hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers

Hello Teacher Notes are a quick and easy way to make back-to-school a tiny bit less stressful. This is another one of our fave back-to-school …
Read morehello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers
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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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how to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know | teachmama.com

how to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know

School’s in full swing here, and if your house is anything like mine, getting kids to talk about their day is sometimes difficult. I want to …
Read morehow to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know
5 reasons to see 'Gifted' | discussion guide for families

5 reasons to see ‘Gifted’ the movie and discussion guide for families #GiftedMovie

Last month, Cora and I were flown out to Los Angeles for a press junket for Gifted, the new movie starring Chris Evans (, Mckenna Grace, Octavia …
Read more5 reasons to see ‘Gifted’ the movie and discussion guide for families #GiftedMovie
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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how to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU | teachmama.com

how to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU

Who doesn’t want to be a blog star? You’ve heard about blogging and want to get started on the right foot, wasting no time at all. You love …
Read morehow to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU
delaying kindergarten | our experience as parents and educators | teachmama.com

delaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators

Should I send my 5-year-old to Kindergarten, or should I wait a year? What are the benefits of ‘redshirting’ my child for …
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how to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home)

I have always been on the hunt for ways to make learning fun and natural for my kids. Ways to make learning happen on the fly and in meaningful …
Read morehow to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home)
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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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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 …
Read moreminute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun

minute to win it games for kids and family

We’re always looking for cool activities to do with our children and our friends, and we’ve seriously found our fave. Minute To Win It …
Read moreminute to win it games for kids and family
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handmade gifts for the whole family

Friends. You know I’ve been doing some work with Klutz lately, and it’s been a blast. A few weeks ago, we held a twitter event filled …
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best gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas

All year long we’re kind of preparing for this list, my friends–our holiday gift picks. Except this year, with an 8, 10, and 11 year old …
Read morebest gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas
teachmama gift guide toddlers | smart products for smart families

best gifts for toddlers: must-have presents our little ones

Best gifts for kids and families, 2015. The post that takes me literally all year long to write. It’s the list of all lists, and it’s the …
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it’s FINALLY here! Raising A Rock-Star Reader

Welcome to the world, little book. I feel like I need cake and ice-cream and party hats and dancing. Lots and lots of dancing. Because today is the …
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show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways

One thing I have come to realize, after years of teaching and tutoring, is that kids really don’t know how to study. We may tell them to study …
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UMD Women’s Basketball ROCKS!! ❤️💛🖤🏀

We absolutely love watching you play, @terpswbb !

We love watching you perform, @marylandcheer !

And @mightysoundofmd we love your music and your hilarious signs! 😬😳

See you in Greenville! 

#terpsbasketball #terpswbb #umd #familyfun #marylandcheer #umdfamily
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Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day!

Are you ready? 

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#saintpatricksfun #stpaddysforkids #familyfun #classroomactivities #teachmamashop
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This is how we use the St. Patrick’s Day Brain Teaser Scavenger Hunt! 🍀

Super easy—and makes kids work a little for their golden chocolates! 😉

Grab them here: https://shop.teachmama.com/product/st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt-4-pack/

<< Tag a pal who needs to know about this and would LOVE to use it with kids or students! >>

#stpatricksdayfun #saintpaddysday #stpaddysforkids #stpatsfun #linkinbio
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and then there were six
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thank you @thewoobles for giving my mind, heart, and hands something fun to do during a really challenging few months. 

#crochet #thewoobles #brainbreak #teachersanitysaver #shescrafty
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With great sadness, I'm writing to share that my brother-in-law, Jeff Mascott passed away from pancreatic cancer earlier this week--at home, surrounded by family and friends. 

The family is very grateful for the community's immeasurable help, encouragement, and prayers over the past several months since Jeff's diagnosis. 

Jeff's obituary will run this weekend in the Post: 
https://www.collinsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jeff-Mascott?obId=27420280&fbclid=IwAR2YTRooCyaLTikfjLeqF4gM-GaB1amZI2OmVl1VtKLUOjWj3Wo4URD8lC8#/obituaryInfo
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Flowers and a basket of @traderjoes faves are salve for a tired and weepy soul. 🌷

Thankful for great, longtime friends 💚💛💚💛

#itshardtobeahuman #thankfulheart #wlhs4evah #teacherbffs
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Almost 30 years of friendship!! I love these smart, beautiful, strong and creative women who walked with me through my early days of teaching. 

💛💚💛💚

Thank you, Wilde Lake High School, for bringing us together way back when. 

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Missed you, jigofjoy 💛💚

#weareteachers #andoneprincipal #wildelake #wlhs4evah #teacherbffs #wildelakehs #teachersofinstagram #celebratewewill
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Today marks the 4th time in 3 weeks that I have had to hang new Kindness Reminders Tear-off Sheets! 

Makes my heart 🥰!! 

Some kids come by every day and give one to a new person. Others take a bunch for the week. One 2nd grade girl comes by evey morning to tell me who she gave hers to the day before. 

Every little bit helps, friend. And every interaction matters!

#kindnessrocks #adoormadeforme #teachersofinstagram #makeadifference
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Best crew for one of the best @terpswbb games we’ve seen all season! 

And of course super job by @marylandcheer and @mightysoundofmd too! 

#terpswbb #terpsbasketball #familyfun #marylandcheer

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