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FREE super bowl bingo & party games for all fans

Football fans everywhere are prepping for the big game this weekend by gathering food and friends to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday. While …
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learn about daylight savings time: turn and tell clock

If ONLY our littlest ones knew and understood Daylight Savings Time. We love that the Turn and Tell Clock makes learning to tell time a LOT easier for …
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fun at-home activities for bored tweens and teens

Who isn’t looking for fun, at-home activities for their kids? And who doesn’t want cool things to do for their bored tweens and teens? …
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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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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 get out of our house to make it to mass, we …
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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 together–but apart–this month …
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summer swim team: an absolute MUST for families

Summer swim has been a staple for our family for the last six years. Ever since Maddy joined the pre-team the summer before Kindergarten, we’ve …
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the kid who would be king: review & free printables

Looking for a fun family movie this weekend? We found a great one for you: The Kid Who Would Be King. And I’ve got some cool printable quotes …
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make this summer rock: Smart Summer Challenge 2018!

Next up? Summer. I’m over the moon thrilled and elated that summer is right around the corner! This year, I’ve got something so cool …
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kendama why your kids need one | teachmama.co

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

My son, Owen, has been pretty much obsessed with the Kendama for the past year. And though I do stress that moderation is key for just about anything …
Read morewhat is a Kendama and why do your kids need one?

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

We visited Nintendo US Headquarters in Seattle, Washington last week. Nintendo. Headquarters. Nintendo HQ. You guys, it was awesome. Our family was …
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smart ways to keep kids healthy--in school and at home fit4Schools teachmama.com

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

When I was asked by the great folks at WeAreTeachers to take a minute to check out fit4Schools, I was thrilled. But I was …
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how to play James Bond: fun card game for familes, by cora mascott

This summer has been all about card games over here. We’ve been doing a lot of card game playing, and I remember doing the same when I was …
Read morehow to play James Bond: fun card game for familes, by cora mascott
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 garlands today! Our swim and dive season has …
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good shows for kids ages 8-12, by cora mascott

It’s Cora’s turn up to bat, friends. Since Maddy and Owen have both been guest contributing this summer, you better believe that my Cora …
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everything you need to make it a finding dory summer | teachmama.com

everything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer

It’s taken over 12 years. But it’s finally here. Finding Dory hits the theaters today, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Hard to …
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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 …
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easy, engaging fun for kids: tabletop surprises

This summer is literally moving at the speed of light. I can’t even believe we’re nine weeks in. It’s insane. And it has been so …
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need something fun and unplugged for kids?

Friends. We’re rocking and rolling this summer. We’re doing just about everything we can to keep ourselves smiling and sane in between 50 …
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summer fun for kids: week 3 #tabletopsurprises

summer fun for kids: week 3 #tabletopsurprises

We have had one wild week here, friends. Our Owen headed to his Nanny and Pap’s for baseball camp, and our Maddy and Cora were stuck here with …
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WHERE on earth did this week go? It completely flew by!

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Day 4 of OG Training, and this 5 second video doesn’t even scratch the surface of what we covered. 

I have participated in dozens and dozens and dozens of trainings over the course of my career—and throughout my own education—but hands down this is the best one I have ever had. 

Every educator should take this. I don’t have the faintest idea why it’s not required for every edu degree. 

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Day 2 of Orton-Gillingham Training —we learned SO. MUCH. 

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