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super-cool STEM toys for preschool & elementary schoolers (w free shipping!)

Seriously cool Educational Insights toys are up to 40% off (+my added 10% off = up to 50% off!) with FREE SHIPPING right now. Like today and …
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Ward’s Science: grants, lessons, products and more

This week, Owen and I had an absolute blast taking a look at some of the fab science kits that were sent to us from our friends at Ward’s …
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national youth science day: code your world kit giveaway

Have you heard? You can celebrate National Youth Science Day all month long! HughesNet (America’s #1 provider of satellite Internet and a supporter of …
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STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens | teachmama.com

STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens

As a teacher and parent, I am always, always on the hunt for free, hands-on STEM activities for kids and teens. It’s always been my goal to …
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beach learning: hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, ghost crabs, sand crabs & more

The beach can be difficult vacation for families with young children, there’s no doubt about it. Beyond even getting there–the packing, …
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what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal)

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by BLOOM! to spread the word about its Educational Resource Toolkit. All opinions and stories are my own.  Did you …
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eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you're last minute)

eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute)

Oh, how I envisioned creating this post three, four, even five weeks ago. But life got in the way. So here it is: eclipse 2017 resources for …
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How to make fluffy slime and get your kids reading! | make floam slime | make glitter slime | make galaxy slime | slime flops | slime video | teachmama.com

make fluffy slime (and get your kids reading these FREE printable slime recipes!)

Oh, friends. If I had a dime for every time my kids talked about slime, I’d be a rich woman. Fluffy slime. Floam slime. Glitter slime. Galaxy …
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how to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home)

I have always been on the hunt for ways to make learning fun and natural for my kids. Ways to make learning happen on the fly and in meaningful …
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renewable energy powering the planet FREE virtual field trip and resources teachmama.com

renewable energy: powering the planet | FREE virtual field trip and resources

I absolutely am over-the-moon thrilled and dance-around-the-kitchen excited about this virtual field trip. I can hardly stand the wait. Maddy, my …
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littleBits: the perfect toy for curious, creative kids

    Are your kids into LEGOs? Are they into blocks? Do your kids totally love Minecraft? Do they love building and creating? If so, …
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soap experiments: easy backyard summer fun

      Friends–now that swim and dive season is over, we’re doing a whole lot more free bird play, lazy mornings, and long …
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camp google: ocean, space, music and nature weeks

Friends. I have been working with National Geographic Kids for some time now, as one of their ‘Insiders’ and honestly the coolest thing …
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coral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources

    Right about now a lot of us are thinking about sun, sand, and surf. I know I am. School’s almost out, and over here, we’re …
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The Nature Conservancy virtual field trip and learning resources: Wild Biomes-- From America's Rainforest to America's Desert

The Nature Conservancy virtual field trip and learning resources: Wild Biomes– From America’s Rainforest to America’s Desert

      Any time that parents and teachers can bring learning to life–really make it hands on and real–I think they should …
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Future City: middle school competition inspires future engineers

Future City: middle school competition inspires future engineers

      For the past two years, we’ve been invited to attend the Future City Competition here in DC. Last year, only Maddy and I …
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GoldiBlox for smart girls: read, create, and learn | teachmama.com for @goldibloxinc

GoldieBlox for smart girls: read, create, and learn

      Yesterday, my girls were late for school. And they were late for cheer practice last evening. And they were late for school again …
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Dream Car of the Day: A unique Vine campaign celebrating the 90 finalists of the 8th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

dream car of the day: cool look at the car of the future

This post is brought to you by Toyota.   It’s no secret that most kids are highly influenced by their peers.  Too often, parents forget …
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how to help your kids love science: simple, everyday ways

The following rockstar guest post is written by Christy a former physics teacher who is now home with her three kids.  Christy writes an amazing blog: …
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Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge | teachmama.com

Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

      When I was teaching, I always had a bulletin board full of opportunities for my students to win contests, write essays, submit …
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Have you heard of The National Civics Bee? #ad 

The National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. 

Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in your community will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. 

Learn how to bring The National Civics Bee to YOUR community now: https://teachmama.com/bring-the-national-civics-bee-to-your-community/

I’m thrilled to have partnered with @mom_select and @civicsbuzz for this exciting campaign! ♥️🤍💙

#CivicsBuzz #middleschoolers #teachersofIG #communitypartners
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Oh HEEEEEYYY, @luvvie — did you see that @littletroublemaker made our hallway bulletin board? 😉♥️

(It’s what Rusty the 🦊 is currently reading.) 

Find it at your favorite bookstore or order here: https://amzn.to/3Pu3tWs

(This is my affiliate link, so when you use it, I will earn a small percentage of the sale, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for using my link and supporting my small business!)

#readingteacher #raiseareader #kidlit #bestbooks #linkinbio
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How can people with dyslexia learn to read? 🤔

Here are the 3️⃣ elements that reading instruction should contain in order to be most effective for students with dyslexia—

#demystifyingdyslexia #raiseareader #readingteacher #teachreading #dyslexiaawareness
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Lately when I find four leaf clovers, I’ve been leaving them. 🍀🤷🏼‍♀️

So if you’re in Maryland, and you happen upon a lonely, little 4-leafer with very little grass, weeds, or leaves around it, I don’t know WHO tried to set you up for success.

#yougotthis #keepyoureyesopen #itsthelittlethings #kilpattyluck
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Okay—how do we know if someone has dyslexia? 

Which professionas are able to make that important determination? 

▶️ Watch to find out. 

Hit me with the questions you still have about dyslexia—and know we have a few more posts to go!

#demystifyingdyslexia #raiseareader #teachreading #readingteachersofig
View
Open
What are some of the common signs of dyslexia?

Watch to learn and find out!

#demystifyingdyslexia #readingteacher #raiseareader #teachreading #dyslexia
View
Open
True ✅ or false ❌?

#demystifyingdyslexia #dyslexiaeducation #readingteacher #raiseareader #teachreading
View
Open
What do you know about dyslexia? 

What questions do you have about dyslexia? 

For the next few weeks leading up to my own start to the school year I am sharing a new series called “De-Mystifying Dyslexia” and I would love for you to join me! 

Follow in my stories or on the highlight above!

#dyslexia #teading  #readingteacher #raiseareader #demystifyingdyslexia

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