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    • comprehension
      • activating schema
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      • inferring
      • predicting
      • questioning
      • retelling / summarizing
      • visualizing
    • concepts of print
    • environmental print
    • fluency
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    • spelling
    • word building
    • word consciousness
    • vocabulary
  • writing
    • creative writing
    • grammar
    • informative writing
    • tripod grip
  • math
    • computation
    • counting
    • numbers
  • science
    • animals
    • plants
    • science experiments for kids
  • Activities
    • birthdays
    • cooking
      • new for us foods
    • crafts
    • foundations
      • colors
      • critical thinking
      • fine arts
      • listening
      • pretend play
      • sorting
      • speaking
    • holidays
      • new year’s
      • valentine’s day
      • president’s day
      • st. patrick’s day
      • april fool’s day
      • easter
      • mother’s day
      • teacher appreciation
      • father’s day
      • july 4th
      • halloween
      • thanksgiving
      • christmas
    • family life
      • family fun
      • giving back
      • lunchbox love notes
      • school
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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 got …
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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 | card game for families | teachmama.com

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
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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 needed a …
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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 believe that …
Read moreeverything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer

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 Games are a …
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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 much fun--I …
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tabletop surprises week 4 teachmama.com

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 …
Read moreneed something fun and unplugged for kids?
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 me …
Read moresummer fun for kids: week 3 #tabletopsurprises
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fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises

  Every weekday in the summertime, I start the day by sharing a #tabletopsurprises post. Just one quick picture of what's in store for …
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fun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises

fun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises

This is the last week we're rolling with our tabletop surprises. Boo-hooooooooo. Even though our calendar was ten weeks and we've rocked …
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summer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises

summer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises

I say it's 'summer fun for older kids' only because my kids are no longer toddlers or preschoolers--they're big-time elementary schoolers. They …
Read moresummer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises
let kids learn on their own time: #tabletopsurprises | teachmama.com

let kids learn on their own time: tabletop surprises

We just finished week number six of our ten week tabletop surprises -- a simple but clever way we encourage our kids to learn on their own …
Read morelet kids learn on their own time: tabletop surprises
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best summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises

We're continuing to rock it out with our tabletop surprises--simple, meaningful, and fun 'surprises' on our kitchen table every day. Whenever …
Read morebest summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises
summer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids tabletop surprises calendar

summer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar

I have been working and working and working and working and working on this calendar for weeks now, and I'm finally ready to share it. Woot.  No …
Read moresummer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar
gallon ziplock bag activities for preschoolers

gallon ziploc bag activities for preschoolers

The following rockstar guest post is written by Barb of  A Life in Balance. Barb has a ton of awesome ideas, and you should totally check out her …
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raising creative kids: target ‘kid made modern’ $150 giveaway

      One of the things I love about working with Target is that I have had the opportunity to meet some really great …
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mcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign

    March is a super-exciting month as far as reading and literacy are concerned. There's a lot of happy going on--a lot of …
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disney surprise scavenger hunt

disney surprise scavenger hunt

      It's been busy here for the last few days, with our insane weather and with FutureCity, Toy Fair, and National …
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how to make homemade slime: snow day sparkle slime

It's been snowing a whole lot over here for the last few weeks, and in fact, this week, about 15 inches of the white stuff were dumped on us. So …
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I've been working CRAZY hours because I'm prepping for a launch in the next two weeks. G U L P!

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Loving my new St. Patrick’s Day 🍀 tee and eyeing about 5 others I totally want!

Remember—the more we can get our kids reading, the better! 

So find a fun and festive shirt for everyone in the fam and teach kids phrases like: 

🍀 Saint Patrick’s Day sparks JOY

☘️ Happy Go Lucky

🍀 Team Irish

☘️ Lucky Charm

🍀 Irish I was a little bit taller

☘️ Here for the shenanigans 

🍀 Lucky mama

☘️ A wee bit Irish 

and more!

Right now on Zulily you can grab tees, hoodies, dresses, pj sets, tank tops, slouchy tees, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and more starting at under $20!

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If you have not yet met the Buddha Board, today is your lucky day.

The Buddha Board is the ideal way to help kids find focus and to relax, and honestly every family could use one.

I would do anything some days to bring a little big of peace and calm–and zen–to our home. 

With a Buddha Board always out on a shelf, we are always just minutes away from unplugged focus and relaxation.

Have you tried one? 

Here are the deets:
https://teachmama.com/help-kids-focus-and-relax-with-the-buddha-board/

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Doesn’t it seem like time has become a crazy mashup of virtual-hybrid-normal-life, scattered with the *occasional* bright spot—with an overload of disappointment, confusion, and uncertainty? Like it’s hard to pinpoint what happened exactly last spring or the summer before last or even last fall?

It’s all kind of a jumbled mess?

It feels like that for me. 

But I know this for sure: spending time with these women is truly good for my soul. It’s what my heart needs. Time slows down. I can breathe. 

And it’s what I’m betting everyone needs right now—some time with good friends—sister bffs—friends like family. 

No matter what is going on in the world, these women ground me, help me feel more centered, and fill my heart with so. much. joy. 

I walked Louie this morning with what felt like lighter steps and a bigger smile on my face, and I know it’s because I spent time with beloved friends last night. 

Friends, listen to me: It’s EASY to want to hole up right now and not do much of anything—it’s dark by 5pm, it’s freezing out, it’s grey and gross outside, and we are all so tired. But one night this week or next, call a pal. 

Make plans for coffee or a meal together, and just RECONNECT with some friends. Put on a little lipstick. Dust off that bottle of perfume. Wear a big sweater over a tee shirt and leggings and put on fun earrings. It’s not that hard, but it makes a difference. 

I guarantee it will be exactly what you need and you will move forward the next few days with a brighter spirit. 

Love you, @jessicamcfadd @justicefergie and @sandie_chen so, so, SO MUCH. And love Evie too!! 

Let’s get another date on the calendar stat. 😉😍

(Of COURSE we made beautiful @eve.mcfadden pose with us last night after her dance class because we are her bloggy aunties and have known her since she was 2yo and we love her like our own.)

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Thank you @delegateericluedtke @senzucker @delegatepamqueen for meeting with Maryland @MomsDemand volunteers to discuss how we can work together to end gun violence in our communities. 

JOIN US at our next event by texting READY to 644-33 to get involved in your community!

#MDGA22 #MDpolitics #MomsAreEverywhere #DoSomething #SaySomething #BeTheChange
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As a @MomsDemand volunteer, I just met virtually with my #MDGA22 legislators to work to keep our state safe from gun violence. 

I told @delegateericluedtke @senzucker @delegatepamqueen that:

- In 1999, I was teaching English at Wilde Lake HS in Columbia, MD when the Columbine HS massacre took place. I vowed then that I would do everything I could to prevent something like that from happening again. I thought: There is NO WAY this will happen when I have children in school. Laws will change. Surely we will protect our children better.

- In 2007, I had just had my 3rd child, and a month later, the VA Tech shooting took place. I watched the news in horror and thought, please, please, PLEASE let smart people make laws to prevent this from ever happening again. PLEASE. 

- In 2012, I had three kids in elementary school--K, 1st, and 3rd grade, and my husband was an admin at a different school. That same year, 20 children and 6 adults were shot and killed at Sandy Hook ES. I joined @sandyhookpromise as soon as it was created. I thought: THIS will be the last one. No more senseless, preventable deaths.

- In 2022, just last week, at Magruder HS, where I once taught English and where my husband coached soccer, there was another shooting. This time with a ghost gun. Every day, I send my 3 children off to high school 10 minutes down the road from Magruder HS, and every day, I plead, pray, and beg God to keep them safe. 

They should not fear for their lives when they walk into school each day, nor should ANY child, any teacher, any administrator, or support staff. Schools should be safe places.

Today, we asked #Maryland lawmakers to prioritize legislation to prohibit the manufacture & sale of ghost guns: do-it-yourself weapons that can be downloaded or purchased online, bypassing the background check system that keeps us all safe. 

Please do the same. Join your local @momsdemand or @studentsdemand 

#UseYourVoice #DoSomething
#MDpolitics #MomsAreEverywhere
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Although I can’t be in Annapolis today, this Maryland @MomsDemand volunteer stands with those there in urging my legislators to protect our state from ghost guns. #MomsAreEverywhere #MDGA22 #MDpolitics

Want to get involved? 

❤️ visit momsdemandaction.org

❤️ share ANY and ALL @momsdemand @studentsdemand or @everytown posts

❤️ share any and all #MDGA22 #MDpolitics posts 

❤️ join this movement and make a difference!

#DoSomething #SaySomething #BeTheChange #EndGunViolence
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Take 5: here's what happened to me, and here's where we're going. . .

Excited about big things happening over here in 2022. 

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Time for your New Year’s Family Interview! 

If you haven’t done it yet, it’s OKAY. We are all feeing a little bit behind already this year. 

Be good to yourself. 

Love your people well. 

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