Mama Manages
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This mama-teacher blog aims to help parents navigate their child's learning both at home and at school. There are tips for classroom teachers, too!
Mama Manages
1M ago
I absolutely love using table points as a simple yet effective way to motivate kids in lower elementary school classrooms. What most K-2 teachers need is a streamlined, no-fuss classroom management strategy that will teach kids classroom expectations. While we want our students to have intrinsic motivation to succeed, the reality is that most kids don’t develop ..read more
Mama Manages
2M ago
At my elementary school, our word walls have to meet very specific requirements because we follow a dual-language program called Gomez and Gomez. But guess what? These word wall ideas for the classroom will support any kid – not just English language learners. The main thing is that a word wall should not be treated like ..read more
Mama Manages
3M ago
It’s hard to be a teacher nowadays, but it’s also a great joy to spend quality time with kids of all ages. If you have a teacher in your child’s life who has made a meaningful impact on their education, self confidence, and day-to-day happiness, please don’t miss the opportunity to send a heartfelt thank ..read more
Mama Manages
5M ago
Kindergarten certainly isn’t what it used to be. In decades past, kindergarten was mostly about socialization and learning through play. Now, we see learning through play happening mostly in pre-k. Today’s public school kindergarteners are expected to be fluently reading sentences and short paragraphs by the end of the school year. But what exactly is ..read more
Mama Manages
5M ago
It is not normal for a 4 year old to teach themselves how to read, but it’s not super rare, either. Reading is like any other area of giftedness; some kids seem to just magically “get it.” But most children require explicit, systematic phonics instruction. I’ll never forget the moment I watched in amazement as ..read more
Mama Manages
6M ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But before you can relax on Christmas break, you have to plan a special holiday party for your sweet fourth graders. Below are my favorite classroom Christmas party ideas for 4th grade. Of course, these could work really well for third graders and fifth graders, too! You ..read more
Mama Manages
7M ago
For generations, mathematics has been celebrated as the ultimate language of logic, laying the groundwork for the disciplines of science, engineering, economics, and more. It’s an art, a science, and a universal key to understanding the intricate patterns of our universe. Yet, for many students, this beautiful subject becomes a source of anxiety and apprehension. ..read more
Mama Manages
7M ago
In our school district, we are only offered $100 each year to pay for the next year’s classroom improvements. Plus, we have to use overpriced approved vendors! Since $100 is not likely enough to pay for a classroom rug, most of us have to make due with our own pocket money, but at least we ..read more
Mama Manages
7M ago
Are you considering a career in education and wondering how teacher pay works across the entire year? Are you trying to win an annoying political argument about teacher pay (groan) with a friend or family member? If so, I’ve got the answers that you need. How do teachers get paid in the summer? Teachers do ..read more
Mama Manages
7M ago
If you’ve been asked to give a classroom demonstration as part of your interview or teacher preparation program, you may be feeling anxious about getting everything just right to either get the grade you want or secure your first teaching job. Alternatively, if you’re an expert in your field, you might be asked to give a classroom ..read more