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Top 10 Mom Hacks I Use On A Daily Basis
Top 10 mom hacks that can help make life easier on a daily basis!
Fun talking games for kids
Did you know that our number one fear is NOT death? But fear of speaking in public!! Addressing a crowd,…
Outdoor and indoor open ended play
Discover the benefits of open ended play and great suggestions for indoor and outdoor open ended play.
Characteristics of effective learning that can help you understand schools
Research informed article on the topic of effective learning and its characteristics in schools.
Simple Rice Alphabet Sensory Bag
In recent years sensory play in the form of sensory bins, bottles and bags has gained tremendous popularity. Such activities…
How policy affects early years assessment
For the last years, neo-liberal education has promoted an era of post-racial society1 and through a policy of control (the…
A List of The Best Books for 1 Year Olds
In this article you will find a list of recommendations that include what we consider the best books for 1…
Schools for the future? Or simply just great teaching? Child-led learning
An article dedicated to teachers and parents alike, aiming to show you how various curricula around the world teach very…
The Best Activities for Logical Mathematical Intelligence
One of the eight Intelligences or abilities identified by Howard Gardner in his book Frames of Mind: The Theory of…
Cool Father’s Day Gift Ideas Dad Will Love
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the dad, husband or father-in-law in your life? Let´s face it. Sometimes…
5 Qualities of An Empowered Learner You Need To Know About
With more and more celebrities getting involved in promoting the need for education for ALL, it is no wonder that…
Baby Led Weaning Essentials
When George was about 4 months old, weaning started looming its head on the horizon. I started doing my homework…
Check out our Busy Books Collection
Busy Books are fantastic tools to teach kids different concepts and skills. All the worksheets and activities have been designed by two educators with over 21 years of teaching experience. Through our Busy Books children will refine their fine motor skills, improve their social- emotional and communication skills, critical thinking as well as preschool skills such as letter and number recognition, basic spelling and counting.
Numbers Busy Book Printable
Kids love to learn in a meaningful and engaging way. That is why we created the numbers busy book printable to offer parents and children a chance to make learning…
Happy Letters Busy Book
Lately, you have noticed that your little one shows more and more interest in the alphabet and the written words. S/he curiously asks about one letter or another and quizzes…
The Little Learner Book
The Book That Helps Little Learners Become Great Thinkers Teaching kids involves so much dedication and passion, but also so much work. We know that parents are teachers and we…
Hands-on Activities
Fun talking games for kids
Did you know that our number one fear is NOT death? But fear of speaking in public!! Addressing a crowd, no matter how big or small, seems quite scary. “What…
Outdoor and indoor open ended play
Discover the benefits of open ended play and great suggestions for indoor and outdoor open ended play.
Simple Rice Alphabet Sensory Bag
In recent years sensory play in the form of sensory bins, bottles and bags has gained tremendous popularity. Such activities play an important role in the developmental journey of children.…
5 Funny Bedtime Stories For Kids
Children need positive interactions to create the proper conditions for brain growth and learning. Research proved that any of the following approaches could help: positive emotional support secure learning environments…
Make a Beautiful Pop Up Card for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day, even though celebrated on different dates around the world, is a time for the family members to make a fuss about the woman who surrounds them with unconditional…
Sensory Learning With Two Simple Activities for Kids
Do you feel like you buy toys that your child doesn’t really enjoy? My son is three and I see this all the time: he happily plays with the new…
Parenting Posts
Musical Intelligence- Activities for Auditory Learners
In my almost 10 years as a teacher, I’ve encountered all kinds of students with different learning styles. Now, any…
How to tell your little one about isolation
It’s hard you know, life is hard. And there are times when it becomes harder. Today the world is a…
Great Easter Basket Filler Ideas for Young Kids
Growing up there were two highly anticipated holidays that made me giddy with excitement: Christmas and Easter. Now, as an…
Important Breastfeeding Questions Answered by a Professional
This post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at…
Did Bonding with Baby Happen for you Immediately?
I think we can agree that pregnancy and birth are two unique experiences in a woman’s life. There are so…
Cool Father’s Day Gift Ideas Dad Will Love
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the dad, husband or father-in-law in your life? Let´s face it. Sometimes…
Meet Cristina and Monica
We are Cristina and Monica, the voices behind What Does Mamma Say. We are long-time friends, passionate teachers and proud mothers.
Our missions is to provide parents with all the means to help their children grow in every way. To this end, we have decided to put our years of experience at your disposal. We aim to become your go-to resource when teaching a new skill or enhancing it, when in need of information, ideas and hands-on activities to help your child have a great start in life.
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