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

Here's everything free and awesome online to to while kids are home from school thanks to the … [Read more...]

03 | 17 | 2020

quandary: video game for improving decision-making skills

video game for improving decision-making skills @QuandaryGame | teachmama.com

    I'm always on the hunt for worthwhile ways to sneak in some fun and learning … [Read more...]

10 | 27 | 2014

online virtual playground for animal and science fans

online virtual playground for animal and science fans | teachmama.com

Admittedly, we're a little slow on the draw when it comes giving our kids the 'go' on most online … [Read more...]

06 | 25 | 2014

help kids start a blog: get them reading, writing, thinking, creating

help kids start a blog get them reading, writing, thinking, creating | teachmama.com

How old should kids be before starting a blog? Should kids even have their own blogs? What … [Read more...]

06 | 12 | 2014

bing classroom twitter event: learn and win big!

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This post was created in partnership with Bing. Bing in the Classroom is something that I truly … [Read more...]

05 | 24 | 2014

bing in the classroom: 3 reasons parents will love it

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This post was created in partnership with Bing. It is so hard to imagine a time without the … [Read more...]

05 | 20 | 2014

virtual travel: kids can explore without leaving home

virtual travel: explore without leaving home | teachmama.com

    Springtime often means sunshine and warm breezes, park play dates and bike … [Read more...]

03 | 10 | 2014

game design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO

game design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO | teachmama.com

My kids have long been interested in electronics and technology, but only recently have they been … [Read more...]

01 | 14 | 2014

3 reasons we are thankful for our Intel All-In-One PC (sponsored)

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    We are wholeheartedly thankful for many of the opportunities that writing … [Read more...]

11 | 27 | 2013

3 reasons you should create a family media agreement

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Our family just signed our first Family Media Agreements. Yep. We’re a digital family in a digital … [Read more...]

11 | 13 | 2013

help tweens with speaking, sharing, and video reviews: kidzvuz

help tweens with speaking, sharing, and video reviews: kidzvuz

As a parent of a tween, I'm up for almost anything that will help her become better at speaking, … [Read more...]

11 | 11 | 2013

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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!
I like to use some fun hands on learning activities to teach my kids some of the basics and this alphabet activity does just that! Let’s go on an Alphabet Hunt right here in our backyard for things that begin with each letter. #teachmama #alphabet #earlylearning #toddler #preschooler #toddleractivities #abc's #earlylearning #literacy5 super-smart keys to success when it comes to getting kids in the garden!   These are tried and true tips, sure to surprise even the most green-thumb family.   And? Grab a FREE Garden Plan and Harvest Record, which serves a few purposes: 1.) help track of the plants that we are cultivating this year 2.) keep track of the weather this summer 3.) count the number of plants we yield 4.) evaluate the taste of each plant  SUPER cool and actionable tips for you to use today!Have a little one that's ready to start kindergarten and ready to learn to read? This sight word Go Fish game is the perfect way to take the beginning reading phase and the interest in reading and words with a fun educational word game! #learning #kindergarten #reading #literacy #earlychildhood #teaching #words #preschool #kindergarten #activities
Want to raise readers? Here are some top insider secrets top for motivating your kids to read. These tips for moms and teachers will help you to motivate your kids or students to read if they are a bit reluctant! #literacy #reading #education #teaching #kids #readers #learning #tipsFriends, I’ve had the chance to really take a look at @duolingo ABC app over the past few days, and we LOOOVE IT!  In this app—in the form of games and mini-lessons, kids learn: phonemic awareness, fluency, phonics, comprehension, handwriting, sight wordshow to teach kids the ABCs: 5 fun ways  to play with the letters of the alphabet -- some cool, easy ways that take little to no prep at home--> tried, tested, and parent and teacher approved!  Great post to share with parents for some extra at-home support and early literacy learning !
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