Holiday and Seasonal

The 4th of July is a day filled with food, fun, and flags, but what do your children know about why we celebrate on that day? The history of American …

Unfortunately, last year I spent it sick in a hotel room in New Orleans while at a conference. Not. Fun. This year, I’m determined to make up for it. Since …

Whether it’s too rainy for an Easter egg hunt or you want to help your children celebrate the holiday, these quick and easy Easter crafts for kids are the perfect …

Even though Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday in 2015, printable lunchbox notes are perfect for tucking on breakfast plates, putting on pillows, or sliding into coat pockets for later …

Snow themed activities are an entertaining way to bring the magic and wonder of winter into your learning environment while reinforcing these skills. Add a few snow activities to your …

Instead of focusing on the darkness of winter, focus on the fun! The 10 snow related books are perfect for checking out from the library on your next trip out …

Where has the year gone?! While we don’t tend to dwell on resolutions in our family, we do like to set goals for the new year. Over breakfast on January …

We have been doing a lot of reading around here lately and I find that the kids love it when we have bookmarks that match the season or holiday. Today, …

Whether you are having a huge barbeque or a quiet Independence Day this year, these crafts will make a nice addition to your celebration either way.  The crafts are quick …

It was a wonderfully warm 80 degrees last weekend – which of course spoiled us for the rest of the Spring – and our high today is supposed to be …

Word play activities are great learning tools all year round, but the holidays seem to make them even more fun than usual. These three Easter-themed activities are perfect for young …

The Easter Tissue Paper Cross allows your kiddos to be creative and show their own style while honoring the real reason we celebrate Easter. This craft is featured in the #AllThingsEaster extravaganza, …

To help ease your Easter prep anxiety, Mama Teaches has teamed up with 26 other amazing bloggers who are offering recipes, ideas, and more to help make yourEaster memorable! The lovely …

Get ready with a quick craft that is sure to bring out your child’s creativity. If you have a paper plate, colored construction paper, and some tape on hand, you …

Every year we have a large family gathering that is never complete without a plethora of photo opportunities. This year we are using the Some Bunny Loves You Easter Wreath …

We love using this fun tissue paper craft to not only decorate for Easter and celebrate Spring, but also when we are learning about pollination and gardening. They are also …

Everything from making cookies for cops to leaving a present for the mailman was on her list of things to do that day. What would you put on your list of random acts …

Break out the soda bread and slow cook the ham and cabbage, because this year we are doing a mini-unit study on St. Patrick’s Day and you are invited! St. …

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, what better way to celebrate those lucky shamrocks than with a Shamrock acrostic poem! Download your free Shamrock Acrostic Template below by clicking on …

The kindergartener has been working hard on word families lately and while she likes flashcards (yes, really), she has fallen in love with her word family eggs. This is the …