26 triangles: tricky, fun math game We’re winding down summer over here, but not before my kids finish up their math and reading assignments from school. Yes, we just started them …Read more26 triangles: tricky, fun math game
fun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises This is the last week we’re rolling with our tabletop surprises. Boo-hooooooooo. Even though our calendar was ten weeks and we’ve rocked …Read morefun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises
summer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises I say it’s ‘summer fun for older kids’ only because my kids are no longer toddlers or preschoolers–they’re big-time …Read moresummer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises
the fox and the crane: shadow puppets with printables This week, Liska from Adventure in a Box shares a super-cool, totally new-to-teachmama.com idea. So cool, it’s nuts. Liska is a toymaker, a …Read morethe fox and the crane: shadow puppets with printables
let kids learn on their own time: tabletop surprises We just finished week number six of our ten week tabletop surprises — a simple but clever way we encourage our kids to learn on their own …Read morelet kids learn on their own time: tabletop surprises
best summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises We’re continuing to rock it out with our tabletop surprises–simple, meaningful, and fun ‘surprises’ on our kitchen table every …Read morebest summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises
what to say when kids make reading mistakes originally published on 8/5/10 but sharing again because we all need these refreshers. . . So what should you say when a child makes mistake …Read morewhat to say when kids make reading mistakes
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
4 sums in a row: quick & easy math game This summer, we’re all about quick and easy. We’re all about games and activities that pack a powerful punch because goodness knows …Read more4 sums in a row: quick & easy math game
frozen birthday party: best ideas for crafty kids Since Frozen 2 is currently all the rage, I had to share our Frozen birthday party ideas one more time. This is the best Frozen birthday party ideas …Read morefrozen birthday party: best ideas for crafty kids
create a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library Kids can be a little silly when it comes to picking out their own books at the library. Where some can easily head right on over to the section they …Read morecreate a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library
best books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge This summer, the kids and I plan on doing a whole lot of reading. Reading at the pool, out on the porch, reading on a blanket on …Read morebest books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge
raising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family It’s a crazy busy time of the year, that I know. And for the last few weeks, I’ve had kids home sick just about every …Read moreraising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family
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
25+ playful preschool activities eBook For many families, preschool ends this week or next, which means that 3-5 year olds will be home, hanging around, and looking for some …Read more25+ playful preschool activities eBook
baby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help My three kids were the first grandchildren on both sides of our family, so for five years, they were pretty much the stars of the show. They had lots …Read morebaby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help
prepare a family emergency plan: be EVEREADY (and grab a few free books from Scholastic!) Free books. FREE books! Seriously. Grab free books for making sure your family is prepared for an emergency. And for …Read moreprepare a family emergency plan: be EVEREADY (and grab a few free books from Scholastic!)
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
disneyland fun facts: lunchbox notes We are gearing up for a Disneyland adventure, and to prepare our family, we’re rocking some Disneyland fun fact lunchbox …Read moredisneyland fun facts: lunchbox notes
turn your kids into grammar sharks: national grammar day I have been as sick as a dog–sick as a dawwwwg— for the past few days, but today I had a little spring in my step because it was National …Read moreturn your kids into grammar sharks: national grammar day