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super-duper deals on learning resources

Any time of the year is a good time to get kids' brains moving and growing. So when I find really awesome deals on learning resources, I must …
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successful school year

how every family can start the school year off right

Several years ago, I wrote about how to make the school year a smashing success, or. . . actually how to make the school year as successful as humanly …
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the learning match: connecting families with educators

The Learning Match simply connects families with educators. That's it. In this crazy, uncertain time we are all in, we all need help. So …
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tuition insurance: not even kidding–3 reasons you NEED it

It’s crazy, all of the things we need to think about as parents, isn’t it? Healthcare, school community, family dynamics. Vaccinations, online safety, …
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5 back to school rituals for busy families | teachmama.com

5 fun back-to-school rituals for busy families

Friends. There's no denying it.  Back-to-school season is in full swing, so I thought I'd take a minute to share a few fun back-to-school rituals …
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Have outstanding student loan debt? Debt forgiveness is available to you.

Did you know that if you're a teacher, the US Government offers programs that can lower your monthly payments and even provide a path for debt …
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room parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!)

room parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!)

So, you're a room parent this year, huh? Whether you've been roped into it or whether you chose to take on this important role on your own free …
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back-to-school deals at staples that families don't want to miss | teachmama.com

back-to-school deals at staples that families don’t want to miss

This past weekend, Maddy, Owen, Cora, and I did our annual Back-to-School Supply shopping extravaganza only at Staples. But this year was a wee bit …
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hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers

Hello Teacher Notes are a quick and easy way to make back-to-school a tiny bit less stressful. This is another one of our fave back-to-school …
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kindergarten prep | teachmama.com

how to prepare your child for kindergarten — summertime prep

This time last summer, we were gearing up to send off my sweet boy to Kindergarten, and this year, it's my baby's turn. Cora will walk into those …
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saving for college what parents need to know teachmama.com 2

how we are saving for our kids’ college and how you can, too

When Maddy was born, we received a lot of parenting advice. She needs to sleep with you. . . . and She definitely shouldn't sleep with …
Read morehow we are saving for our kids’ college and how you can, too
yoga brain breaks: use fitflow to teach kids yoga moves from fit4Schools | teachmama.com

yoga brain breaks: use fitflow to teach kids yoga moves from fit4Schools

I am a longtime fan of keeping our kids moving and grooving so that they feel better and do better. And now that I'm back in the classroom, brain …
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teach kids to give back: $250 volunteer grants for students

I am thrilled to be able to share with you some super ways to teach kids to give back to their communities. WeAreTeachers has asked me to help …
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micro-credentials for teachers | teachmama.com

support your students’ learning differences: micro-credentials for teachers

For classroom teachers, understanding your students' learning differences is important and worthwhile. Think about it: if the adults in a child's …
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the must-send email to teachers before holiday break (or after!)

Friends. I know for a while, we've all been thinking about gifts and gatherings and getting our families ready for the holidays, and now we're all …
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how to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know | teachmama.com

how to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know

School's in full swing here, and if your house is anything like mine, getting kids to talk about their day is sometimes difficult. I want to know …
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positive classroom experience | staples and lady gaga | teachmama.com

positive classroom experience for all: Staples + Lady Gaga = Staples for Students

Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the role of kindness in the classroom. And when I was approached by the good people at Staples about the …
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5 reasons to see 'Gifted' | discussion guide for families

5 reasons to see ‘Gifted’ the movie and discussion guide for families #GiftedMovie

Last month, Cora and I were flown out to Los Angeles for a press junket for Gifted, the new movie starring Chris Evans (, Mckenna Grace, Octavia …
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pat on the back notes for kids who try their best | teachmama.com

pat on the back notes for kids who are trying their best

Let's face it, friends. Life for kids can be pretty tough. It's hard to be a kid these days--harder than it was for us. School was hard …
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say something week: prevent violence or suicide in YOUR child's school

say something week: prevent violence or suicide in YOUR child’s school

Did you know? When it comes to violence, suicide and threats, most are known by at least one other individual before the incident takes place. …
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WHAT. A. YEAR!

The @advancementcourses teACh Team has ROCKED it again this year, and I am so glad that you’ve been along for the ride!

Every few weeks, we connected on Facebook or IG Lives, and we discussed:

✔️ what makes Professional Development most effective;

✔️ school administrators and teachers leading post-pandemic;

✔️ our current top picks for children’s books;

✔️supporting students who have experienced trauma;

✔️ culturally responsive classrooms and components of special education;

✔️ school and district-wide Professional Development options with Advancement Courses.

It’s been a BLAST—and though our core team includes @teaching3rdwithmrg @techninjatodd @topdogteaching and me, we have also had guests like @stopparentingalone @laliquin @lisa.lightner.ig and more!

Please tell us your fave topics and what you would like to see more of next year!

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One of THE greatest kids of all time playing with one of THE greatest TOYS of all time: my nephew building with Picasso Tiles!

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remember: it doesn’t matter what you do as long as you move your body in some way each day. Total game changer. Promise. 

For me, walking the 🐕‍🦺🐶 and 🧘🏼‍♀️are daily non-negotiables for my physical AND mental health. 

I do the @melissawoodhealth videos each day, and her upbeat, casual attitude, variety of low-impact strengthening workouts, and reminders to just keep coming back are key. 

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This book is SO different from any other I have read in the recent past, and it’s something that is both refreshing and hopeful. 

My friend @techninjatodd wanted to put out a book that would be a source of hope, a reminder that we are not alone. A testament to the fact that every season of life matters. 

And so, In This Season: Words From the Heart was born, with help from the amazing @apron_education @allylee21 @writtentospeak @omar2764

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Life is full of seasons.

Each of us has endured the cold of winter, the growth of spring, the light of summer, and the change of fall. We’ve climbed to the mountaintops and been deep in the valley.

In This Season: Words for the Heart takes the emotions we feel deep within and puts them into words. The pages of this book invite you to reflect and lean in as you continue through season after season.

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Check this book out, friends. It is worth your time, and it is the perfect book for busy educators to pick up, read a few pages over a quick cup of coffee before the day begins or as you kick up your feet at the end of the day. 

It feels like a quiet conversation with a close friend or dear colleague. Important topics are touched on which remind us that our feelings and thoughts and insecurities are often not as unusual as we may think. Rather, these ups and downs of life are a shared experience that could—and should!—be shared more frequently and openly. The reminder that we are not alone could not come at a more pivotal time for all of us; in the past two years, we have been reminded that life is short but that seasons change. Let’s make the most of what we have!

Thank you, Todd, LaNesha, Tanner, and Alice for starting this conversation. 

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THANK YOU @reallygreatreading for the 2-part 6-hr workshop, Bringing the ‘Science of Reading’ to Life in the Classroom—

This program is amazing, life-changing, and exciting. I cannot wait to use these strategies and program with my students this summer!

Educators and families—check out the resources on this site. Phenomenal. 

Makes me so happy. 

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