backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”
Backyard adventure begins with "The Never Starting Tales".
Really, it does!
"The Never Starting Tales" may sound unusual, but these tales are …
outdoor learning
outdoor learning. . . backyard fun
summer swim team: an absolute MUST for families
Summer swim has been a staple for our family for the last six years.
Ever since Maddy joined the pre-team the summer before Kindergarten, we've spent …
beach learning: hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, ghost crabs, sand crabs & more
The beach can be difficult vacation for families with young children, there's no doubt about it.
Beyond even getting there--the packing, the long …
what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal)
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by BLOOM! to spread the word about its Educational Resource Toolkit. All opinions and stories are my own.
Did …
eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute)
Oh, how I envisioned creating this post three, four, even five weeks ago.
But life got in the way.
So here it is: eclipse 2017 resources for …
backyard painting–with nature
Originally published June 16, 2011, I stumbled upon this post today, and it was a good reminder to slow down. No matter your child's age.
We have …
get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer.
Because here in the DC Metro area, it's hot.
It's …
kings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area
We did it.
We took the leap.
We visited Kings Dominion with our kids this weekend.
And? It was awesome.
My husband …
baseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game
I have a hard time sitting still during sporting events.
I won't lie.
I love the tailgating and the food and the crowds, but …
backyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best
Summer is in full swing, and what better way to really rock it out in the summertime than by camping?
Not for real …
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 worth sharing …
how to keep kids hydrated in the summer: 6 cool ways
The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by smart and savvy Orlenad of Snotty Noses. Orlena is a mother of four and a doctor and she …
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 started!
Big on …
fun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games
Originally published June 6, 2011 but republished today because, well, it's worth it.
This past week, we experienced something totally …
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 …
creative ways to keep kids busy on sidelines
Many families spend a good chunk of time bussing kids around town, from dance class to music, from soccer to …
3 ways to kick-start your family’s health
I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better …
invitation to play with acorns: outdoor fun for little ones
The following guest post is written by the amazing Angela Thayer of Teaching Mama (not to be confused with this here ole teach mama …
why i heart my neighborhood toy store (and you should too!) *sponsored*
I am a longtime fan of the neighborhood toy store.
In fact, I can honestly say that I honest-to-goodness totally heart my …
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 …