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Christmas is generally a "traditional" time of year but sometimes old style themes are quite lost on today's children. Every year we put snowflakes on the windows and my mother puts up her fake fireplace. Yet my children have no concept of snow at Christmas time and none of our houses has ever had a fireplace (not a real one at least). 
Who doesn’t love music and everything it represents? Music connects us, inspires creativity, and even boosts learning. Research shows that a musical education can strengthen the brain and support development in other academic areas. And the best part—it’s just as … Read More ...
Teaching the fundamentals is very important to developing an education. If you are trying to teach the basics to a little one in your home, you may be interested in one of these fun ideas. They are not only educational, … Read More ...
We are now one week away from Thanksgiving Day. Do you have your menu planned and your grocery shopping done? One thing you may have not thought about is something to keep the kids entertained while you are cooking the … Read More ...
Dinosaurs are a popular theme for kids everywhere to fall in love with. Their gigantic size is simply amazing to those little ones, and learning about the prehistoric creatures can easily become a fascination in and of itself. These 7 … Read More ...
Looking for a way to keep preschoolers occupied and focused while moving from one activity to another? If so, you will want to check out this list of transition songs and chants shared on the Teaching Mama blog. Some of … Read More ...
If you have a child at home that is trying to learn their numbers, you know how much of a struggle it can be at times. Some children pick it up quickly while others may need a little more time … Read More ...
With Summer vacations upon us, trips to the beach or talks of doing so, have probably come up in our homes. If you have been thinking of doing a learning lesson of ocean facts for your kids, this post has … Read More ...
While craft time can be fun and exciting for kids, sometimes it can be stressful for the adults in charge. Why? Because sometimes even the smallest of craft projects — and the tiniest of crafters — can cause the biggest … Read More ...
With the recent hype of the studying of our “ex-planet” Pluto, there has been a lot of talk of all things outer space. If you’d like to teach your kids a little more about the solar system, or maybe they’ve … Read More ...
Fourth of July celebrations are exciting for kids, but fireworks aren’t always the safest way for little hands to join in the fun. These kid-friendly 4th of July activities are a great way to keep children busy, creative, and safely … Read More ...
So, for all of you who have kids on summer break, have they started complaining about being bored yet? If so, make sure you visit this informative post by Kristen on Busy Kids Happy Mom. Even if your kids haven’t … Read More ...
Looking for some ideas to keep your kids occupied this Summer? These 8 ideas are great to keep those little hands busy and out of the house. Take a look through this list and pick a few of your favorites … Read More ...
As parents, we have our days when we can’t wait until our children are old enough to take care of themselves and not need to depend on us for so much. However, there is also that big part in our … Read More ...
National Teacher Appreciation Day is coming up on May 5th. If you are trying to find a fun, but easy gift for your little one to give, then take a look at our list of 9 gift ideas. Some of … Read More ...