advent activity calendar: fun, festive family holiday time It’s that time of year again–time for our Advent Activity Calendar! Our Advent Activity Calendar is something …Read moreadvent activity calendar: fun, festive family holiday time
fall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents Fall is here! Already it seems as though the year is moving at light speed. For many of us, whether …Read morefall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents
halloween lego game: unplugged, creative fun I’m always on the hunt for fun ways to keep my kids engaged and interested and thinking creatively. And when I find …Read morehalloween lego game: unplugged, creative fun
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, …Read morerecipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches
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 …Read moredream car of the day: cool look at the car of the future
backyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun Many of my longtime readers will think I’ve officially lost my marbles after reading this post, and maybe I have. I just think it’s …Read morebackyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun
keeping kids busy in the summer: tabletop surprises We’re keeping our busy kids’ brains moving this summer with tabletop surprises. Simple ways to keep Maddy, Owen, and Cora engaged when …Read morekeeping kids busy in the summer: tabletop surprises
how to turn a t-shirt into cool tank top: 10 min or less We’re knee-deep into swim and dive season, and with three kids who participate in our neighborhood swim team and dive team, we’re crazy …Read morehow to turn a t-shirt into cool tank top: 10 min or less
shrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by one of the coolest gals on the planet, Becky Morales. Becky is a mom, teacher, and creator of …Read moreshrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft
kid craft sale: supporting young entrepreneurs (with Astrobrights giveaway!) We have always supported our kids’ learning here at home; in fact, that’s the very reason teachmama.com was …Read morekid craft sale: supporting young entrepreneurs (with Astrobrights giveaway!)
summer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar I have been working and working and working and working and working on this calendar for weeks now, and I’m finally ready to share it. Woot. No …Read moresummer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar
easter egg pattern match game: for kids, by kids Easter is right around the corner, and we’re psyched. Not only does Easter mean egg painting and candy, family time and spring flowers, fresh …Read moreeaster egg pattern match game: for kids, by kids
earth month programming for kids: resources from PBS Kids My friends at PBS Kids are totally ready for some fun, Earth-happy on-air programming, and my own kids are thrilled. PBS Kids and the National …Read moreearth month programming for kids: resources from PBS Kids
april fools’ pranks and jokes for kids Seriously, April Fools’ Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I know that’s not normal. I just …Read moreapril fools’ pranks and jokes for kids
raising creative kids: target ‘kid made modern’ $150 giveaway One of the things I love about working with Target is that I have had the opportunity to meet some really great …Read moreraising creative kids: target ‘kid made modern’ $150 giveaway
using iPad apps to create The following guest post is written by the amazing and incredible Susan Stephenson, of The Book Chook. Susan is my Australian friend who has tons of …Read moreusing iPad apps to create
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
phonemic awareness and classification with zoo magazine pictures The following guest post is written by the amazing Aubrey of Montessori Mischief. If ever you wanted to know about Montessori education, do check her …Read morephonemic awareness and classification with zoo magazine pictures
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!