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homemade tooth fairy boxes

tooth fairy box

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08 | 28 | 2013

math, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises

tabletop surprises week seven

    We're close to the finish line here, and my heart is heavy. Though my own … [Read more...]

08 | 18 | 2013

independent learning, poetry and play: tabletop surprises

tabletop surprises week 5

    The greatest thing about tabletop surprises is that they afford my kids the … [Read more...]

08 | 11 | 2013

3 reasons all kids must see Disney’s Planes

3 reasons all kids must see disney's planes

Our Owen was a Cars fan from the time he could crawl. He toddled around with McQueen and Mater in … [Read more...]

08 | 09 | 2013

creative hands-on learning for kids: tabletop surprises

creative, hands on learning for kids | tabletop surprises

    Tabletop Surprises have been a saving grace for us this summer. Quick and … [Read more...]

08 | 04 | 2013

math, literacy, and creative summer learning: tabletop surprises

math, literacy, and creative summer learning: tabletop surprises

We’re week three into our tabletop surprises, and this week, we rocked some sneaky math, literacy, … [Read more...]

07 | 28 | 2013

learn and play independently: tabletop surprises week 2

tabletop surprises week two

    One rockin thing about tabletop surprises is that kids can learn and play … [Read more...]

07 | 20 | 2013

tabletop surprises: simple, summer learning fun

tabletop surprises week one | ideas for free exploration and play each day of the week

    Summer is kicking us hard over here. Actually, swim and dive are kicking … [Read more...]

07 | 12 | 2013

foam dough: serious rainy day indoor fun

homemade foam dough

I’m all about trying new and exciting things with my kids, and today’s activity is no … [Read more...]

07 | 11 | 2013

our fave programming for 6-9 year olds

fave programs for 6-9 yo | teachmama.com

We are big into managing our kids' screen time over here, and that's no secret. Though we truly … [Read more...]

02 | 11 | 2013

high school basketball games: why families should go

high school basketball game

Totally new-for-us this last month was something that I wish we would have done sooner, but I think … [Read more...]

02 | 08 | 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
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