Boy Mama Teacher Mama

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Boy Mama Teacher Mama was created by a former elementary school teacher and mother of two young boys. BMTM offers a wide variety of activities that can be done at home or in the classroom with a special emphasis on issues related to raising boys.

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Stephanie is a winner of Top 25 Teacher Moms - 2012

How long have you been a teacher?

I was a teacher for almost 14 years. I taught grades one, two and three as well as pre-kindergarten. Seven of my 14 years were spent in first grade.

What are three of your favorite books for children? (Please share what age they are best for.)

The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater, Sweet Dream Pie by Audrey Wood and Purple, Green and Yellow by Robert Munsch.

What can parents do to help when their child doesn't like school?

Talk to your child. Often the reason a young child says they do not like school is because one isolated thing happened that has thrown them off- someone said something unkind, their lunchbox won't open easily or they have to change their shoes for PE. If this is the case, usually a simple conversation can help. If it is a bigger issue, talk to the the teacher and perhaps she can offer some insights. After a parent has all the facts from the student and the teacher, they can all work together to make the school experience more positive.

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Have you found a terrific printable toy? Share the link, and let us know what ages it's best for.

Stephanie Whittle

This great idea comes from Picklebums.com. Print out them template and color it, grab a straw and have some fun!! Both my boys loved this!! (3yo and 5 yo).
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How do you store your child's toys? Please include a link to a photo if you have one.

Stephanie Whittle

This has been a biggie in our home. My sons' Legos were everywhere and it was so hard to find that "just right piece." So, we set to organizing and this is what we came up with. See Link
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What was your favorite book as a teen?

Stephanie Whittle

I vividly remember reading Pat Conroy's The Prince of Tides and loving it! When I was a bit younger my favorite was Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume.
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What's a fun and easy Thanksgiving craft that's great for preschoolers? Please include a link to a picture if you have one.

Stephanie Whittle

I love the way Indian Corn looks and the way people use it to decorate their homes during Thanksgiving time. We are currently living in Australia where Indian Corn is not available, so we made our own!
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