easy, homemade new year’s eve shakers Any time we can use recyclables for learning or play, it’s a win in my book. So each year as New Year’s Eve approaches, we clean out our recycle bin …Read moreeasy, homemade new year’s eve shakers
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
holiday cards that rock: minted I have found the holy grail of holiday photo cards: minted. Really. I love nearly every single thing about this company, because what once took me …Read moreholiday cards that rock: minted
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
k-cup advent calendar: make it a thoughtful, thankful holiday We’re longtime fans of the advent calendar and and longtime fans of coffee. When we stepped up our game last …Read morek-cup advent calendar: make it a thoughtful, thankful holiday
3 cool kids, 3 cool books: what we’re reading now It’s hard to find books that work for your kids. I totally get it. So every so often, I’m going to share 3 …Read more3 cool kids, 3 cool books: what we’re reading now
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
new ideas for halloween treats: alternatives to candy Halloween is traditionally a time for sweets, sweets, and more sweets, but who says kids must eat candy from dawn till dusk just because that’s …Read morenew ideas for halloween treats: alternatives to candy
halloween sensory bin and learning letter H The following guest post is written by Jaime of Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails. Jaime is a busy, creative mom of three young boys, and her …Read morehalloween sensory bin and learning letter H
lego baseball: creative math game for kids, by kids The following guest post is written by Heather Kauffman. Heather is a teacher and mom of three boys, a longtime we teach member, one of my dearest, …Read morelego baseball: creative math game for kids, by kids
5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke) We love chickens. We really do. We love backyard chickens. As in, we love them thanks to two hens who came to us from Rent a Coop here in the DC …Read more5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke)
the national book festival: what it is and why you should go The National Book Festival is this weekend, September 21-23, 2013. Go. It’s awesome. And it’s free. It’s on the National …Read morethe national book festival: what it is and why you should go
#weteach local workshops: parents & teachers in orlando, dc, seattle, & silicon valley We’ve got great things going on over at we teach, our network of over 6000 parents and teachers who learn from one another, share ideas, and …Read more#weteach local workshops: parents & teachers in orlando, dc, seattle, & silicon valley
the rainbow loom: 5 reasons kids need it and parents love it We are loving–and I mean loving–the Rainbow Loom. We’re bracelet-making, ring-wearing, tiny-rubber-band …Read morethe rainbow loom: 5 reasons kids need it and parents love it
homemade tooth fairy boxes originally published as ‘tooth fairy, we’re ready!’ on October 13, 2009 If you check around the internet, …Read morehomemade tooth fairy boxes
math, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises We’re close to the finish line here, and my heart is heavy. Though my own work is piling up by the second, the fun …Read moremath, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises
reading, reciting, and memorizing poems For our tabletop surprise today, we rocked some major poetry. Knowing that poetry reading is sometimes less intimidating …Read morereading, reciting, and memorizing poems
creative hands-on learning for kids: tabletop surprises Tabletop Surprises have been a saving grace for us this summer. Quick and easy learning on my kids’ own time. They’re …Read morecreative hands-on learning for kids: tabletop surprises
soap dough, soap molds, crazy cool fun with soap What happens when you put a bar of Ivory soap in the microwave? Really. Ivory soap. Plain ole sweet-smelling, plain-jane …Read moresoap dough, soap molds, crazy cool fun with soap
how to make the most of a day trip to museum, farm, or amusement park Now that our swim and dive seasons are officially over, it’s time for a few good family day trips. And our close proximity to Washington, DC, …Read morehow to make the most of a day trip to museum, farm, or amusement park