analog twitter wall to build relationships and digital citizenship The following guest post is written by Drew Minock, of Two Guys and Some iPads and the Two Guys podcast. Drew knows his stuff. Check him out. I …Read moreanalog twitter wall to build relationships and digital citizenship
how to make homemade slime: snow day sparkle slime It’s been snowing a whole lot over here for the last few weeks, and in fact, this week, about 15 inches of the white stuff were dumped on …Read morehow to make homemade slime: snow day sparkle slime
musical hearts: reading, moving, & crazy-fun kid game The snow and freezing cold temps has cause my three kids to be on energy overload lately. They need to burn steam. They need to run, jump, skip, …Read moremusical hearts: reading, moving, & crazy-fun kid game
reading informational text and crafting: easy, beautiful jewelry-making One of the things that my kids love to do is crafts, so when Melissa & Doug came out with the Art Activity …Read morereading informational text and crafting: easy, beautiful jewelry-making
10 must-read multicultural children’s books Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and we are celebrating diversity in children’s …Read more10 must-read multicultural children’s books
25 ways to play with puzzles Get those puzzles out, my friends! It doesn’t matter if your kids are 2 or 12–puzzles are a super way of flexing those brain muscles, …Read more25 ways to play with puzzles
kid-happy, pet-inspired poetry writing: haiku and cinquain We’ve been dumped on. Big time. Tons of snow has kept us indoors for the last few days, save from the few …Read morekid-happy, pet-inspired poetry writing: haiku and cinquain
pet poetry contest: calling all creative kids! As a longtime friend of PAL, Pets Add Life, I’m happy to share news about a cool opportunity for our students, …Read morepet poetry contest: calling all creative kids!
how every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day I love the idea of doing some sort of service project for the community to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Imagine how great the world …Read morehow every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day
summarizing: at-home practice of a super-important reading skill The other day, Maddy came home with not necessarily a homework assignment but a challenge from her fourth grade teacher: find …Read moresummarizing: at-home practice of a super-important reading skill
advanced learners: 8 ways to support them at home The following guest post is written by Natalie, of Afterschool for Smarty Pants. Natalie shares ways she enriches her daughter’s learning at …Read moreadvanced learners: 8 ways to support them at home
how to keep your family sane during a kitchen renovation It’s been pretty quiet on the blog for the last few weeks, but it’s been insanely busy on the home …Read morehow to keep your family sane during a kitchen renovation
20 questions game: homemade, personal, and fun party game for kids of all ages While the kids are busy shakin’ their party shakers or rockin’ out to some Bingo Bonanza, the adults can have their New Year’s Eve fun, too. Actually, …Read more20 questions game: homemade, personal, and fun party game for kids of all ages
books as gifts: holiday ideas for kids For any occasion, books are my go-to gift. From baby showers to birthdays, graduations from preschool or highschool, for …Read morebooks as gifts: holiday ideas for kids
mandarin orange paper dolls: dress up your food It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of making mealtime more fun for my kids. And if we can sneak in some sort of …Read moremandarin orange paper dolls: dress up your food
our cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition Every year, one of our advent calendar activities reads: Cookie Baking Day! And what that means is that no matter the day–it’s …Read moreour cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition
holiday party kid activities: 3 secrets to success As part of Target’s Inner Circle, a few of us are participating a super-fun holiday party series: Holiday Party 101. We’re writing …Read moreholiday party kid activities: 3 secrets to success
holiday baking with kids eBook: 15 kid-friendly, family-favorite recipes and treats It’s no secret that I am a crazy huge fan of getting kids in the kitchen. Early and often, let’s tie those …Read moreholiday baking with kids eBook: 15 kid-friendly, family-favorite recipes and treats
best gifts for kids and families 2013: teachmama’s picks I’m always surprised when the holiday catalogs roll around at how many new toys hit the shelves each year. It’s a …Read morebest gifts for kids and families 2013: teachmama’s picks
important early literacy terms that every parent needs to know Originally posted on ABC & 123, 4/05/10 & on teachmama.com on 5/10/10. Sharing again because. . . well, it’s totally worth your …Read moreimportant early literacy terms that every parent needs to know