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how to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable

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Because we are huge fans of family fondue nights, when I heard about Raclette, I knew I had to give … [Read more...]

02 | 07 | 2021

YouTube dances for kids: fun indoor moving and grooving to get the wiggles out

YouTube dances for kids: fun indoor moving and grooving to get the wiggles out

We just got another boatload of snow, so on Sunday morning, when we were snowed in and couldn't even … [Read more...]

04 | 04 | 2020

neighborhood spirit month: let’s be together, but apart in April

How about we join forces with the people in our neighborhood for a Spirit Month? Let's get everyone … [Read more...]

04 | 01 | 2020

summer swim team: an absolute MUST for families

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Summer swim has been a staple for our family for the last six years. Ever since Maddy joined the … [Read more...]

06 | 18 | 2019

the kid who would be king: review & free printables

kid who would be king review and printables

Looking for a fun family movie this weekend? We found a great one for you: The Kid Who Would Be … [Read more...]

01 | 25 | 2019

make this summer rock: Smart Summer Challenge 2018!

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Next up? Summer. I'm over the moon thrilled and elated that summer is right around the … [Read more...]

05 | 28 | 2018

what is a Kendama and why do your kids need one?

kendama why your kids need one | teachmama.co

My son, Owen, has been pretty much obsessed with the Kendama for the past year. And though I do … [Read more...]

02 | 04 | 2018

our visit to nintendo us headquarters: 5 cool surprises #nintendoamerica

We visited Nintendo US Headquarters in Seattle, Washington last week. Nintendo. … [Read more...]

11 | 22 | 2017

smart ways to keep kids healthy–in school and at home with fit4Schools

smart ways to keep kids healthy--in school and at home fit4Schools teachmama.com

When I was asked by the great folks at WeAreTeachers to take a minute to check out fit4Schools, I … [Read more...]

03 | 26 | 2017

how to play James Bond: fun card game for familes, by cora mascott

how to play james bond | card game for families | teachmama.com

This summer has been all about card games over here. We've been doing a lot of card game playing, … [Read more...]

08 | 10 | 2016

swim ribbon garland: what to do with summer swim ribbons

swim ribbon garland: what to do with summer swim ribbons

Originally published in August of 2014 but republished because we're making these same swim ribbon … [Read more...]

07 | 20 | 2016

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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
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