alphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match Originally published on April 2, 2013, but republished today because it totally rocks. Kids need to learn the letters of the alphabet. And even if we …Read morealphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match
go on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader As parents, we teach out kids so many foundational skills. We teach them to sleep, to walk, to eat, and to talk. We teach them how to dress, to tie …Read morego on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader
play with syllables so kids hear sounds in words | reading tip 10 #raiseareader One of my earliest memories of feeling confused in school was the day my teacher tried to teach us about syllables. She had us put our hands on our …Read moreplay with syllables so kids hear sounds in words | reading tip 10 #raiseareader
think aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader Thinking aloud sounds a little crazy, doesn’t it? Like the only people who would even think about thinking aloud might be a little …Read morethink aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader
reading tip 8: learn about authors Learning about authors gives kids a chance to make even deeper connections with books. It’s one thing to read about characters and conflict and …Read morereading tip 8: learn about authors
reading tip 7: books & travel There are a few things I feel strongly about when it comes to reading: Books should be all over the house, not just stuck in one spot. Books should …Read morereading tip 7: books & travel
reading tip 5: names! All month long, I’ve been sharing daily reading tips for parents and caregivers. Quick, easy, inspiring tips that will hopefully make everyone …Read morereading tip 5: names!
alphabet hunt: on the road abc fun This is one of my first ever posts, and it’s one that I have shared hundreds of times. It was originally published on January 17, 2009, but …Read morealphabet hunt: on the road abc fun
raise a reader: daily reading tips Friends– Read Across America Day is March 2nd, and this year I’m doing a little something different to ring in this …Read moreraise a reader: daily reading tips
best gifts for toddlers: must-have presents our little ones Best gifts for kids and families, 2015. The post that takes me literally all year long to write. It’s the list of all lists, and it’s the …Read morebest gifts for toddlers: must-have presents our little ones
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 …Read moreRaising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!
learning on the go: 3 ways that busy families can make learning a priority all year long I really feel like one way to really rock it as a parent is to be prepared. For anything and everything. That may mean something …Read morelearning on the go: 3 ways that busy families can make learning a priority all year long
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 …Read moretop 10 NEW magazines for kids and family
what to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist Now that my kids are 11, 10, and 8 years old (gasp!), I feel like there’s a lot I wish I would have known when it came to …Read morewhat to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist
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 …Read more3 reading posts you don’t want to miss
our easy, homemade art book: keep artwork organized! This blog post was originally published on April 11, 2010, but we’re republishing it because it’s a great addition to our #livefocused …Read moreour easy, homemade art book: keep artwork organized!
organizing play spaces: 4 steps to awesome and tips every parent needs Friends. I’m hoping that you’re still doing a rockstar job taking control your three things this month because, sweet mercy–you can …Read moreorganizing play spaces: 4 steps to awesome and tips every parent needs
create a bedtime routine that works For a long, long time I’ve talked about the importance of rest in our kids’ lives, and along with that goes …Read morecreate a bedtime routine that works
must-have gifts for kids (and families!): 2014 Friends! It’s only the second week of November but already I’ve received two dozen emails from you asking for my …Read moremust-have gifts for kids (and families!): 2014
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 …Read morea must-read for raising confident kids: ‘God Made Light’