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books that are good for 8-12 year olds | teachmama.com

books that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott

  Today I am thrilled to introduce my first regular contributor. It’s been a long time coming now, I know.  With me blogging for over eight …
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raising readers– guilt-free! on the ‘edit your life’ show

You guys. I have only just gotten into podcasts, so believe me when I say I’m a bit behind the times here. I really am. I know that so many of …
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background and resources: he named me malala

    I am always on the hunt for strong role models for my children because goodness knows there are enough people out there in the …
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raise a reader | book | amy mascott

Raising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!

    I cannot even BELIEVE that today is here, friends, but it is. I have co-written a book–a lifelong dream of mine–and to say …
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norse mythology background and prep | teachmama.com

Norse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan

    My kids seem to have a stronger understanding of Greek mythology thanks to their devouring of the Percy Jackson series. And thanks to …
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craft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids

I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to work with Klutz this year through my writing with Scholastic, and now? Now I am thrilled, over the …
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new magazines for kids and family | teachmama.com

top 10 NEW magazines for kids and family

    Friends, did you know that magazines truly count as worthwhile reading material and that they’ve come a long way in the past few …
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10 ways to read percy jackson | teachmama.com

10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series

    Friends! I’m always so thrilled to share with you fun literacy-related events and celebrations, and this summer, we’ve got a big one: …
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summer reading goals & reading logs: quick and easy

summer reading goals & reading logs: quick and easy

  Woooo-hooooooo! Summer is here! Summer has arrived! Let the party begin!! Charge the iPads! Rev up the 3DS! Make sure there’s some juice …
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3 reading posts you don’t want to miss

Friends! Have you even checked out the ole teachmama site lately? We are all fancied up! Big changes for us–after more than 6 years! Go see …
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celebrate read across america every day | teachmama.com

read across america day EVERY day of the year

This post was originally published on March 1, 2013 but we’re republishing because it’s that important.      It’s Read …
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trace, copy, recall--learn those spelling words!

trace, copy, recall–learn those spelling words!

originally published November 8, 2010       Maddy has been so proud of her spelling and word-learning progress over the last few weeks …
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a must read for raising confident kids | God Made Light | teachmama.com

a must-read for raising confident kids: ‘God Made Light’

      As parents, one of the things that we want most for our kids is that they grow to be happy, healthy, and confident adults. And …
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what to do when your kid just doesn't 'get it' | question from reader and answered by @teachmama

what to do when your kid just doesn’t ‘get it’

      I admit that I am the absolute worst with emails. The worst. But I’m trying to be better. I’ve got thousands of …
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read magic tricks: cool, fun focused reading

read magic tricks: cool, fun focused reading

        Magic is one of those things that totally intrigues kids. They want to know how the tricks work, they want to know why …
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understanding italics in fiction: text features and meaning

understanding italics in fiction: text features and meaning

        I’ve always tried to make a big deal about certain text features when we see them in fiction that we’re …
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get kids to read | kindle ebooks for reluctant readers teachmama.com

get kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers

      These days, with school in full swing and cool ‘big guy’ neighbors across the street and a travel soccer team to …
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recipe reading for kids fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches MONSTER

recipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches

Ever since my kids were tiny, I’ve let them play around in the kitchen. It hasn’t always been pretty, but it’s been fun. And now, …
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nighttime reading with elementary schoolers teachmama.com

nighttime reading with elementary schoolers: make it a date

We’re back in business.  School’s in session, and we’re all slowly but surely trying our best to adjust to our new fall …
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learn with seashells: letters and sight words | guest post by @educatorsspinon for @teachmama

learn with seashells: letters and sight words

Huge thanks to an extraordinary educator and parent, Kim Vij, for guest posting for us for this final Rockstar Sunday of the summer.  Kim is a great …
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The must-have guide for every woman:  The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs is officially out in the world today! 

Congratulations to my pal @laura.tremaine ! 

This book WILL:
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🎈Give you space to mourn the friendships that are over
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I want this book to spark a million This book WILL:
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🎈Fill you with gratitude for the friendships of your past
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🎈Give you space to mourn the friendships that are over
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🎈Help you name the type of friend YOU are on other people’s Life Councils 
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