April Fools April Fools Day is a great excuse to sneak in a few extra laughs, some silliness, some second glances, and some smiles. Even eye-rolls are okay if they come with a crooked smile. Here are three no-fail pranks to …
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New Year’s Interview: Fun Family Tradition
by Teach Mamaby Teach MamaStart a memorable New Year’s tradition by doing family interviews! Gather together to reflect on the past year’s highlights and share hopes for the future. Capture everyone’s thoughts with a free printable in a special notebook to create cherished memories …
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Start magical Christmas Eve traditions your family will cherish forever with a Baker’s Dozen of creative ideas! From baking cookies, games and festive movie marathons to hay and sleigh rides and special pj’s this roundup offers fun and heartwarming ways …
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Create a festive DIY Santa cookie tray that’s perfect for Christmas Eve! Transform a plain wooden tray with a little paint, Mod Podge, and a holiday napkin for a homemade touch that’ll delight the whole family and impress Santa. This …
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Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie Tray
by Teach Mamaby Teach MamaLooking to make Thanksgiving dinner fun and festive for your little ones? This veggie turkey platter is not only a healthy addition to the table but also a creative activity your kids will love! With a few simple veggies, you …
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the polar express night: a holiday family tradition
by Teach Mamaby Teach MamaThe 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 …
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hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers
by Teach Mamaby Teach Mamahello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers before the first day of school to ease anxiety, get them excited, and practice letter-writing!
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how every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day
by Teach Mamaby Teach MamaI love the idea of doing some sort of service project for the community to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Â Imagine how great the world would be if every family did something small for others to celebrate Martin Luther …
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Any time we can use recyclables for learning or play, it’s a win in my book. So each year as New Year’s Eve approaches, we clean out our recycle bin and put some of those small containers to use for easy, …
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k-cup advent calendar: make it a thoughtful, thankful holiday
by Teach Mamaby Teach MamaWe’re longtime fans of the advent calendar and and longtime fans of coffee. When we stepped up our game last year and sprung for a Keurig, every day became a little more awesome, starting our day with …
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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 challenges is finding a craft that doubles both as a fun family activity and …
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One of my first, most distinct happy, happy memories was when I was six years old. I was eating my very first lunch out of my very first lunchbox, in my first-ever time in the cafeteria, on my very first …
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One of our most favorite parts of summer is making our Summer Fun Cards. We’ve made them for the past three years, and each year I’m thrilled that each year the kids really seem to get into it. Summer Fun …
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There may only be a few more days left until our Jack-O-Lanterns turn into lunch for the squirrels (if they haven’t already!), but the candy that my kids have collected this beautiful Halloween night will be around for days. Or …