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Equals 26 is a truly challenging but “easy” math game that will keep your child engaged as they try to solve the puzzle. Practicing addition skills has never been so much fun! You know those activities that sound so simple …

Geocaching wraps learning cardinal directions, following clues, and map reading in all the excitement of an old-fashioned treasure hunt. Players, known as Cachers, try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS. They can then share their …

With so many families moving toward self-sufficiency, organic food and homesteading interest in raising chickens is skyrocketing.  Here are five reasons you need a flock in your backyard. We didn’t get our first flock until we were grandparents when we …

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 …

backyard painting–with nature | nature painting | easy backyard painting | flower painting | free crafting | fun for kids | teachmama.com

Football fans everywhere are prepping for the big game this weekend by gathering food and friends to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday. While it’s true that many will have their eyes solely on the football game, others may . …

Who isn’t looking for fun, at-home activities for their kids? And who doesn’t want cool things to do for their bored tweens and teens? Aren’t we all sick and tired of watching our kids play XBox, Playstation, or PC? Am …

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 …

5 fun back-to-school rituals for busy families | get your family ready for back to school | fun back-to-school traditions

disney youth programs: YES you need to know about the youth education series | Disney YES! | Disney Youth Education Series

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

what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal) | BLOOM! movement created to improve the world through the power of plants | 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. …

eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute) | #eclipse2017 | eclipse fun for kids and families | eclipse crafts, eclipse games | eclipse resources

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 …

how to play james bond | card game for families | teachmama.com | family fun card game | easy, quick card game for kids | kids activities

cool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises | teachmama.com free 10-week calendar of activities your kids will LOVE

surprise! we’re going to Disney: a checklist for parents who want to pull off a last-minute surprise for kids

  I have a hard time sitting still during sporting events. I won’t lie. I love the tailgating and the food and the crowds, but sometimes. . . the games seem really long to me. So we’ve been creative in …

On an off for years now, we’ve played Bunco with our family. At family gatherings, after the little ones had gone to bed, the adults rocked out a little Bunco fun. Complete with crazy prizes a la our fun Bingo …