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digital literacy: creating digital learners, tech-savvy children, fine-tuning digital skills

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learn to read app for kids 3-7: Duolingo ABC

Duolingo ABC is a free app that teaches children ages 3 – 7 how to read. Did you get that? Free app. That teaches children ages 3 …
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be internet awesome _ keep kids internet safe

Be Internet Awesome—free resources to help keep kids internet safe

Friends, if you and your family are not talking openly and often about internet safety, then you really must start doing so now. What better time …
Read moreBe Internet Awesome—free resources to help keep kids internet safe
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how to make poetry ROCK for kids (start now — it’s national poetry month!)

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? It is. What does that even mean? It means that this month is all about celebrating poetry! You know …
Read morehow to make poetry ROCK for kids (start now — it’s national poetry month!)

our visit to nintendo us headquarters: 5 cool surprises #nintendoamerica

We visited Nintendo US Headquarters in Seattle, Washington last week. Nintendo. Headquarters. Nintendo HQ. You guys, it was awesome. Our family was …
Read moreour visit to nintendo us headquarters: 5 cool surprises #nintendoamerica
circle round: new storytelling podcast for kids | teachmama.com

circle round: new storytelling podcast for kids #circleround

I’ve been on the hunt for great podcasts for kids for a long time now, and I think I hit the jackpot. Actually, I know I hit the jackpot. And I …
Read morecircle round: new storytelling podcast for kids #circleround
bring STEM to life with Dash and Dot robots | teachmama.com

bring STEM to life with Dash and Dot robots

When I was first asked by my friends at WeAreTeachers and Wonder Workshop to look at Dash and Dot, I never imagined that we would fall quite so hard …
Read morebring STEM to life with Dash and Dot robots
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join the #readchallenge and celebrate reading all month long

March is the time to really celebrate reading, my friends! Especially this year, now that I’m back in the classroom, I have been eating, …
Read morejoin the #readchallenge and celebrate reading all month long
national fire prevention week: sparky's firehouse game for kids

national fire prevention week: sparky’s firehouse game for kids

No matter the age of your children, my friends, we’ve got to talk to them about tough topics. Age-appropriate, of course, but you get what I …
Read morenational fire prevention week: sparky’s firehouse game for kids
how to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU | teachmama.com

how to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU

Who doesn’t want to be a blog star? You’ve heard about blogging and want to get started on the right foot, wasting no time at all. You love …
Read morehow to be a blogstar: start a blog and make it work for YOU
pokemonGO what parents need to know | teachmama.com

pokemonGO: what it is and what parents need to know

Oh, friends. Those of you who know me know that Pokemon is one of my least favorite things in the whole, wide world. I struggled through Owen’s …
Read morepokemonGO: what it is and what parents need to know
creative writing and book creation app for kids

creative writing and book creation app for kids

You know I’m always on the hunt for ways to make screen time really count for my kids. I’m constantly trying to sift through all of the …
Read morecreative writing and book creation app for kids
Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old | teachmama.com

Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old

Friends, it’s no secret that I have long been a fan of the great folks at Highlights for Children and the wonderful work they do. But now? …
Read moreHighlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old
spend save and give jars | money matters | teachmama.com

cool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy

Oh, friends. How I wish I were better about teaching my kids to budget, to stay on top of finances, and to save money. It’s not my thing. But it …
Read morecool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy
musical.ly for kids | what parents need to know | teachmama.com

what is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account?

You guys. My kids have become obsessed — O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D — with musical.ly. And up until recently, only Maddy had an account. Owen and …
Read morewhat is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account?
how to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe | teachmama.com

how to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe

It’s hard to decide whether or not to give your child a mobile device. It’s hard to decide when your child may be ready to have his or her …
Read morehow to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe
homework help | homework help desk | teachmama.com

where to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk

    Now more than ever, I feel like I need a lifeline when it comes to helping my kids with their homework. Honestly, the concepts are …
Read morewhere to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk
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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 …
Read morecamp google: ocean, space, music and nature weeks
kids make commercials | teachmama.com

kids make their own commercials: creative, techy fun

  As part of our tabletop surprises last week, my kids became movie-makers. Though it really didn’t start out that way at all. The little …
Read morekids make their own commercials: creative, techy fun
cool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow | teachmama.com

cool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow

Oh, friends. How I’ve fought the hard Instagram battle with my tween this year, and finally I let in. Under many, many conditions: We signed an …
Read morecool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow

parent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school

  We’ve got something cool brewing, my friends, and we want you to come along for the ride! Join us over at teachmama.com: parent teacher …
Read moreparent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school
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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/

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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—

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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
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What are some of the common signs of dyslexia?

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True ✅ or false ❌?

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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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What better way to get students to engage in civics and contribute to their communities? 

https://teachmama.com/bring-the-national-civics-bee-to-your-community/

#CivicsBuzz #strongcommunities #middleschool #civicsbee #teachersofIG
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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
View
Open
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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