POTHOLES! A Game for Practicing Math Facts Every town has potholes, but our potholes seem to be really bad. Bad enough that one of our local free papers, searches out the worst of the worst and photographs them for each issue. … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Math Fact Practice: Doubles Game
Math Fact Practice: Doubles This week we have been learning about different strategies for adding numbers. Today’s lesson was about adding doubles. You may (or may not) wonder why students should understand the concept of doubles or adding a number … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Million Dollar Classmate Writing Activity
Million Dollar Classmate This week in first grade we are stopping our usual curriculum to talk about friendship. There are, as there always is, friendship issues arising on a daily basis. We have a whole host of activities planned to … Continue reading
Boy Mama: Planting Felt Flowers
Planting Felt Flowers I have been working on this post for what seems like forever. My biggest problem was I couldn’t get my pictures right! So, I apologize in advance for the less than fantastic photos. But the craft itself … Continue reading
Boy Mama: Baby Duck Cookies for Spring
Baby Duck Cookies for Spring We found an adorable baby duck cookie cutter the other day at Cost Plus World Market and I just couldn’t resist buying it (I am a sucker for cute cookie cutters). I also found … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: 5 Ways to Incorporate Technology into the Classroom
5 Ways to Incorporate Technology into the Classroom A guest post from Daniel Turner of Teach.com With so many options in mobile learning devices, computers and even interactive white boards, deciding what technology to use and how to use it … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Short Vowel Bingo Game
Short Vowel Bingo Game I am very excited to share this short vowel bingo game I created. Super easy to play- just print it, put it together and play! Perfect for young children who are just learning their short … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Five Short Vowel Games
Five Short Vowel Games Here are 5 short vowel games (one for each vowel) I created to help students practice these sounds. Each vowel has its own board, but the spinner, cards and recording sheet can be used with all … Continue reading
Book Mama: Books About Bullying
Books about Bullying from Boy Mama Teacher Mama Bullying is a huge problem. Both boys and girls bully, but they tend to bully differently. I have compiled a list of what I think are the best stories about bullying available. … Continue reading
Boy Mama: Mint Chocolate Play Dough
Mint Chocolate Play Dough I have both boys home sick today. That meant it was time to make some new play dough. We decided we used Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Flavor Mix’s Mint Chocolate because it seemed to go with … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Math Facts Practice Box
Math Facts Practice Box BMTM’s Sight Word Practice Box has been such a hit that I decided to create a similar tool kit for practicing math facts. I am really excited to share this with you all and hope you … Continue reading
Guest Mama: Spring Birds at DIY Ideas
Spring Birds at DIY Ideas Stop by Kiwi Crate’s DIY Ideas to check out our lastest creation! Spring Birds If this is your first time visiting Boy Mama Teacher Mama, welcome! Did you know that you can also find … Continue reading