3-5 years

Worried about how you can help your child read better? You’re not alone! Let’s explore positive, gentle ways to support their reading journey, without discouraging their efforts. Understanding how to help your child develop a growth mindset about reading can …

Need two quickie Halloween games for your kids? Try these spooky versions of Follow-the-Path and classic Tic-Tac-Toe games! Maybe for a Halloween class party or for some after school fun? Want to up the fun factor of a playdate or …

The candy has been bought, costumes are ready and the weather is cool. It’s the perfect time for your kids to do a fun Halloween Word Search while waiting for the witching hour and all that candy! Growing up, Halloween …

Dancing is a great way for your kids to burn off excess energy and have fun when the weather is awful and everyone is going just a little bit stir-crazy. Get them up and moving with these YouTube dances. We …

How to calm both your child’s “Mommy, Mommy, MOMMY” attention-seeking behaviors and your frazzled Mom nerves by actually noticing and interacting with your kids. The pay-off lasts long beyond that one moment. A little boy, about four, stood at the …

Celebrate Fall with fun easy math grid games for two or more players that promotes math manipulation, strategy, reading and plant identification…plus possibly getting to eat the game pieces! Included are versions for Pre-K through Kindergarten, First through Second Grade …

This leafy indoor/outdoor alphabet hunt lets kids get into the spirit of Fall with matching letters and colors. Add spelling to the hunt for older kids and the whole family can play! It’s finally FALL! I hope you are blessed …

With a small amount of planning you can give your kids an easy fun way to focus on what they need or want and not be overwhelmed by all the choices available when you make your trip the library. Kids …

strategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family

Make your own garden stepping stones with just a few supplies from your local hardware store.  Great for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts or your own garden décor.  We’ve all seen those super cute garden stepping stones in magazines …

Maybe your kids have just finished playing around with prisms or maybe they’ve spotted a rainbow after a spring shower and now you’re looking for a fun way to get all your kids involved in a bit of color theory …

Help your young writers practice their tripod pencil grip in a fun way…with water painting! Water Painting is Great for All Ages and Couldn’t be Easier All you need is some water, a small paintbrush, a sidewalk/porch/deck or big rock …

“I’m bored,” are often two of the most terrifying words heard by parents.   But with a little brainstorming, they don’t have to be.  Instead, you can turn boring into a wonderful time of fun, learning and adventure! Growing up …

Anxiety is a normal reaction to some situations, we all get a little anxious the first time we try something or when we are heading into an unknown or unpleasant situation, but when our child’s anxiety reaches a chronic level …

hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers before the first day of school to ease anxiety, get them excited, and practice letter-writing!

unplug to play and learn: 4 quick and easy ideas to keep your kids busy and learning and smiling along the way | teachmama.com

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

books about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers

rainbow words: free sight word printable | help kids learn sight words | learn word wall words | help kids learn spelling words | rainbow words

Did you delay kindergarten for your child, or did you send him when he turned 5? As parents and educators, my husband and I thought long and hard about how to handle this decision for our summer birthday boy. Here’s …