Activities

The Polar Express is more than a book for some people. It’s a holiday family tradition that has become an eagerly-anticipated December event! The following guest post is written by Karen Blake in 2013, but it’s one of my most …

These holiday notes may turn out to be one of your family’s most coveted and meaningful traditions! It’s so easy for our little ones (and even adults sometimes!) to lose sight of what the holiday season is all about. So …

halloween class party: 10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutes || free download includes Halloween Word Search, Halloween Crossword Puzzle || teachmama.com

valentine’s day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes! teachmama.com

thank you delivery people printable | teachmama.com | thank you usps | thank you ups fedex amazon | free printable to say thanks to delivery people

flower wish boxes teachmama.com | flower craft for kids | Star Darlings extension activity | friendship craft | flower wish box craft | flower craft

last minute valentine ideas for busy families from valentines to games to valentine party ideas for kids and families | teachmama.com

Longtime fans of the ole homemade Valentine, I’ve had to get a little more clever and crafty as the kids get older. But I still want them writing, reading, and thinking (come on. . . at least a little!) while …

July 4th is almost here!! We’re thrilled to get into the kitchen and make one of our most favorite holiday treats ever–our July 4th flag cake! But along with baking one of our favorite sweets, we’ve also thrown in some …

cool halloween costumes for tweens and teens (costumes inspired by great books!) teachmama.com | literacy-focused halloween costumes for tweens/ teens

valentine’s day books for middle grade readers | treat your 8-11 year olds to some books this holiday instead of candy or flowers | teachmama.com

A Minute to Win It class party? You bet. We have been all about Minute to Win it this year after we rocked out a Minute to Win It Family Game Night a few months ago, so when I asked …

handmade gifts for the whole family | mom and grandma, dad and grandpa, sisters, friends, brothers, and teacher | teachmama.com

Let’s face it: we’re all busy–even our kids. As they get older, they’re juggling homework, activities, sports, lessons, chores (ahem. . . ), and friends, so when our kids carve out the time to create a handmade gift, it really …

halloween bookmarks: make your own quick, glue-free party craft

    We’re all busy. And most of us really like to get a bit crafty but don’t have the time. This little crafty craft is for you. And it’s for me. Because it is so easy. It’s so quick. …

I lied when I said that the best thing about Bunco was that it was an easy game to play while catching up with friends. Really. I lied. It’s not 100% true. The best thing about Bunco is the snacks. …

Our family has longtime been a fan of the fondue night. It’s a tradition for us to make this dinner on New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and often the kids will choose to have fondue for their birthday dinner …

    One of my dear friends has just published her second book–it’s a book that is so filled with crafty awesome, it’s a must-have for all families. My pal Jean is the author of The Artful Parent blog, and …