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30 days of financial fitness: 3 cool resources to raise financial literacy in kids

money confident kids _ teachmama.com

As a parent and educator, I know it is super important that my kids learn how to make … [Read more...]

03 | 29 | 2019

quick and easy math game: strike it out!

strike it out

Originally published December 7, 2011, but republishing because it rocks. I'm always on the hunt … [Read more...]

06 | 26 | 2017

cool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy

spend save and give jars | money matters | teachmama.com

Oh, friends. How I wish I were better about teaching my kids to budget, to stay on top of … [Read more...]

04 | 14 | 2016

budget challenge for students: real-life money management and big $ for classrooms and students

teach kids real life money management win grants and scholarships teachmama.com

    Confession: for years and years I was the worst at balancing my … [Read more...]

08 | 10 | 2015

birdwatching math puzzles: super challenging and tricky

birdwatching math puzzles: super challenging and tricky

This summer as we usually do, I'm trying each week to include some new and exciting math fun. In … [Read more...]

07 | 29 | 2015

chocolate math: age by chocolate

chocolate math: age by chocolate | teachmama.com

  Our tabletop surprises are rocking and rolling this summer, but one thing that really, … [Read more...]

07 | 22 | 2015

color puzzles: fun math and logic for kids

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Sometimes it's hard for me to find cool ways of sneaking some math into our day, but recently we've … [Read more...]

07 | 08 | 2015

matchstick math: patterns, puzzles and critical thinking

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    The matchstick math activity we did last week for tabletop surprises was a … [Read more...]

06 | 25 | 2015

ipad toy for early math skills: tiggly counts

ipad toy for early math skills: tiggly counts combines physical learning and digital learning | teachmama.com & @tigglykids

      iPad toy? Right. When I heard about it, I thought the same exact … [Read more...]

10 | 09 | 2014

26 triangles: tricky, fun math game

26 triangles: tricky, fun math game

We're winding down summer over here, but not before my kids finish up their math and reading … [Read more...]

08 | 19 | 2014

4 sums in a row: quick & easy math game

4 sums in a row: quick & easy math game | super summertime game for pool bags or car rides from teachmama.com

This summer, we're all about quick and easy. We're all about games and activities that pack a … [Read more...]

07 | 02 | 2014

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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
Want to raise readers? Here are some top insider secrets top for motivating your kids to read. These tips for moms and teachers will help you to motivate your kids or students to read if they are a bit reluctant! #literacy #reading #education #teaching #kids #readers #learning #tipsFriends, I’ve had the chance to really take a look at @duolingo ABC app over the past few days, and we LOOOVE IT!  In this app—in the form of games and mini-lessons, kids learn: phonemic awareness, fluency, phonics, comprehension, handwriting, sight wordshow to teach kids the ABCs: 5 fun ways  to play with the letters of the alphabet -- some cool, easy ways that take little to no prep at home--> tried, tested, and parent and teacher approved!  Great post to share with parents for some extra at-home support and early literacy learning !
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