6-8 years

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 …

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

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

Believe it—summer is around the corner.  Woo-hoo! Around the corner!  As in like just a few weeks away!  It’s May! Pools open in May. Weather warms in May.  Swim team registration starts in May.  We buy bathing suits in May. …

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

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

How to make fluffy slime and get your kids reading! | make floam slime | make glitter slime | make galaxy slime | slime flops | slime video | teachmama.com

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 …

best books for family read-alouds | teachmama.com | read-aloud books for 8-12 year olds | family books for middle graders | teachmama book list

think aloud while reading | reading comprehension tips | think-alouds | early literacy | teachmama.com | reading tip 9 #raiseareader

how to support your child through difficult texts | amy mascott | teachmama.com

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 …