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This Reading Mama Newsletter – Sign Up!

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THIS READING MAMA NEWSLETTER! After doing some research and a quick poll on my Facebook page, it was discovered that most people just don’t have time to read a daily email in their inbox (I know. Shocker.) So I have made the decision to ditch the every day emails and switch to This Reading Mama Newsletters! You can expect to…
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Alphabet Playdough Mats (FREE Printable Mats)

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Check out these FREE Alphabet Playdough Mats that you can use with your little ones! Playdough is a favorite at our house. There’s hardly a day that goes by that I don’t hear, “Mommy, can we play with the playdough?” I also have little ones who love their alphabet (and two who still need to work on it a bit)….
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Learning Resources for Elementary Kids

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If you have a child who is elementary school-age (K-5), you know how important is is to have reliable resources to help you. Whether you homeschool or send a child to school, it’s always nice to find a fresh idea to make learning come to life. And today, I’m sharing some online elementary learning blogs that specialize in certain subject…
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18 Ways to Use LEGO Bricks to Teach Literacy

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Do you have a few LEGO bricks lying around? Today, I’m sharing 18 creative and hands-on ways that you can use them to teach literacy…from fine motor activities, alphabet activities, spelling activities, and writing activities. The best part about these activities is that they can always be adapted or changed to fit the needs of learners.   *This post contains affiliate links….
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FREE Printables for the 4th of July

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The 4th of July is upon us and today, I’m featuring a few FREE printables to help you and your kids celebrate! Plus, there’s a new After School Linky at the end so be sure to link up your activities for your elementary-aged child.   3 Dinosaurs has TONS of free printables for 4th of July in her post PLUS…
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