As a child, we were big Harry Chapin (Cat’s in the Cradle) fans– raise your hand if you remember him! Chapin was a wonderful, talented musician and an incredible storyteller. To this day his music evokes a great deal of emotion … Continue reading
Displaying Children’s Work I have always dreamed of covering the walls in my house with my children’s art and school work, but never got around to doing it. Finally, the other night, I came across a package of wooden clothespins … Continue reading
Number of the Day Activity Sheets The Red Shed Teachers are back again. This time we collaborated on some Number of the Day Activity Sheets. For those of you who are not familiar with The Number of the Day, it … Continue reading
Contractions Looking for some new ways to teach or practice contractions? Try these ideas.! What is a contraction? Aside from the thing you have during labor (ha!), a contraction is a word that is made up of two or more words connected … Continue reading
Simple and Seasonal: A Leaf Wreath One of the things I missed most while away from home was fall. I am sure I mentioned that a few times. 🙂 So, when we arrived home I decided I wanted to … Continue reading
Handprint Turkeys without the Mess I love handprint turkeys. They capture the season and a moment in time with your little one’s handprints. so well. The only problem, however, is when your little one refuses to allow you to put … Continue reading
Part 2 from mama♥miss. How awesome are these?!?! Oh how I wish I had a printer…. Fruit Match Up Game from mama♥miss Why hello there Boy Mama Teacher Mama readers! I’m back today with another free printable to go with yesterday’s Fruit … Continue reading
I am so honored to have Melissa from mama♥miss guest posting today on BMTM. I love her site (and she is a pretty wonderful person). After you read this post, please hop on over to mama♥miss and check out her site. While … Continue reading
A Fairy Tale Unit This is for you teachers out there- classroom and homeschoolers! My dear friend, college classmate and teacher extroidonaire, Betsy, and I have teamed up and created a unit about teaching fairy tales. We call ourselves The … Continue reading
Guys Read: Funny Business Note: These books and others like it can be found at BMTM’s Bookstore. Click the image below. Search under “books for older boys.” I am not a professional literary critic nor do I have … Continue reading
Jack-o-Lantern, Jack-o-Lantern Song and Book In honor of my favorite holiday, I have created a FREE book to go with my favorite Halloween Song/Rhyme, “Jack-o-Lantern, Jack-o-Lantern.” I have tried to find a video or sound clip to share with the … Continue reading
Fun with Styrofoam, Toothpicks and Hammers The boys were getting restless and I needed something quick and something fun to get them focused and calmed down. I mentally scanned the craft closet– styrofoam! They boys love playing with styrofoam (and … Continue reading
