As we begin the Smart Summer Challenge, or any learning adventure, it is important to start with your child “where she is at”. Learning sticks
Year: 2011
The first Smart Summer Challenge theme is “Me on the Map”! What is the Smart Summer Challenge? Amy of teachmama.com, MaryLea of Pink and Green
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5 Picture Books About Summer
Summer Beat, by Betsy Franco, explores the rhythms of summer in onomatopoeic verse. The kids really related to the breezy feeling of summer freedom. The
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Let the Sun Shine In!
The solstice was yesterday but traditionally Midsummer was celebrated on June 24 and we’re spending the whole week welcoming the summer. We made a hand
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Weaving the Sun
Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. We have the most hours of sunlight and the fewest
School’s out for summer! Whether your kids are in public school, private school, or homeschool, chances are they are looking forward to a summer break.
We made these fun Father’s Day photo cards with the kids spelling out “Daddy” and “Papa”. We got the idea from the very awesome Amy
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Jellyfish Craft
We’re on the shore of the Long Island Sound so we frequent the beach and the local aquarium and draw a lot of inspiration for
Mama Mama/Papa Papa (0-3) is a beautifully illustrated board book for babies about why little animal babies love their parents. One side shows all the
As if it isn’t enough that Amy Mascott runs a very informative and fascinating education blog, Teach Mama and founded a vibrant community for educators