partner match: cool game for questioning, thinking, chatting, moving, and more It’s not easy to find games that get kids up and moving, engaged, excited, and thinking, but Partner Match is a winner in our book. And the …Read morepartner match: cool game for questioning, thinking, chatting, moving, and more
how to make silent reading more meaningful Silent reading can–and should–be a meaningful, rich, awesome experience for kids. And parents can–and should–be able to …Read morehow to make silent reading more meaningful
teach kids the days of the week (a super-easy way!) Teaching kids the days of the week doesn’t need to be a huge event. Parents don’t need printables, charts, diagrams, or huge …Read moreteach kids the days of the week (a super-easy way!)
how to make a candy wreath Making a Candy Wreath is a fun and easy activity for families and gift for friends and loved ones. It’s a win-win. One of my favorite …Read morehow to make a candy wreath
kids baking for a cause: Shot@Life #blog4cause, week 2 Week three has come and gone of our #blog4cause campaign, and we couldn’t be more thrilled at our participation! We know that as we move …Read morekids baking for a cause: Shot@Life #blog4cause, week 2
how to play ‘mary had a little lamb’ on the recorder (or try to, at least) We tried. Maybe a bit too hard–or maybe not hard enough–depending on how you look at it. But we have been rockin’ the ole …Read morehow to play ‘mary had a little lamb’ on the recorder (or try to, at least)
target supports education: grants & programs that ROCK (+ giveaway!) We all love Target. That’s nothing new, right? The sales rock. The clothes for kids–and adults!–rock. The Dollar Bins rock. …Read moretarget supports education: grants & programs that ROCK (+ giveaway!)
2 tricks to an organized school year How do you stay organized during the school year? What do you do to not get lost in the sea of papers your kids bring home from school each …Read more2 tricks to an organized school year
daniel tiger’s neighborhood: quality programming for preschoolers When something seems bad, turn it around. . . . . . and find something good. I like it. And I know my kids would love …Read moredaniel tiger’s neighborhood: quality programming for preschoolers
3 ways to talk to your kids about books I remember a time, not so long ago, when Maddy, Owen, and Cora would talk to me for (what seemed to be) hours upon end about things. Just anything. …Read more3 ways to talk to your kids about books
what are YOUR favorite iPad apps for teaching and learning? I am totally and completely thrilled to be the proud new owner of an iPad, thanks to Evo and eBay green! An iPad was certainly not in our budget, …Read morewhat are YOUR favorite iPad apps for teaching and learning?
improve fluency: slow down speedy readers I’ve said before that one of the things that you never want to say to a reader is Slow down! You’re reading too fast! or. . . . . . …Read moreimprove fluency: slow down speedy readers
2 crazy cool ways to use shoeboxes Let’s face it, times are tough for a lot of us, so it’s due time that we really begin to use what we have in clever and creative …Read more2 crazy cool ways to use shoeboxes
what to do with children’s artwork This time of the year, I always seem to be drowning in my kids’ artwork. The nifty system of organization I started in September has long …Read morewhat to do with children’s artwork
new for us friday: fine motor FUN with stamp markers Ever since Owen was teeny and couldn’t manage to figure out the tripod grip (the fancy name for the proper way to hold a pencil or pen), …Read morenew for us friday: fine motor FUN with stamp markers
quick trick: how to teach kids to write number 5 Many, many children I know have a difficult time learning to write number five. Actually many children I know have a difficult time writing many of …Read morequick trick: how to teach kids to write number 5
quick trick: how to eliminate bickering Do your kids bicker? About where they sit in the car. . . or who gets the last bowl of the ‘good’ cereal? About who gets the first …Read morequick trick: how to eliminate bickering
more secrets to an awesome fairy party: flower napkin rings I promise that I’m not turning into a fairy party junkie–this is my last fairy princess spa party-related post, and it’s a …Read moremore secrets to an awesome fairy party: flower napkin rings
quick trick: keep. those. LIDS! How many of you have recycle bins that are nearly overflowing by the end of the week? I know ours is, despite all of the recyclables that I …Read morequick trick: keep. those. LIDS!
new for us friday: teachmama.com channel This New For Us Friday is a quickie little something fun and new for us that we’re really excited about. Though I’ve thrown a handful …Read morenew for us friday: teachmama.com channel