Name: Being a Teacher Mom
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My Son is Growing Up

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Cynthia Hansford

Jun 16, 20182 min read

7 Tips for Leaving Baby with Sitter for the First Time

The first time I decided to go out without the baby and leave him with a sitter was nerve racking. I was really excited to be going out...

Cynthia Hansford

Jun 9, 20183 min read

Mental Math, Estimation and Word Problems

Estimating is very difficult for students. It just feels unnatural for them. They want to figure the "real" answer. Estimation is an...

Cynthia Hansford

Jun 2, 20181 min read

8 Items Every Nursery Needs

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Cynthia Hansford

May 26, 20183 min read

8 Ways to Spend 18 Summers

Every year I teach summer school. It is one of the only ways teachers can make overtime and it is usually a little more laid back. Plus, I

Cynthia Hansford

May 19, 20183 min read

Place Value Activities

Place value helps us determine the value of numbers. Place value is very useful for students to understand. A good understanding of place...

Cynthia Hansford

May 12, 20181 min read

10 Books You Should Read to Your Infant

I read to my infant son every night. Around the age of 6 months, I could really see his interest in the books grow. Some books he even see

Cynthia Hansford

May 5, 20183 min read

Postpartum Body Changes

When I got pregnant I knew my body would change. I knew I might get stretch marks and my breasts might sag but I was unprepared for all...

Cynthia Hansford

Apr 28, 20183 min read

Place Value Practice

Every year, I find that my students struggle with place value. Place value is so important for students to learn and will follow them...

Cynthia Hansford

Apr 21, 20181 min read

The One Item I Could Not Live Without as a Mom

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Cynthia Hansford

Apr 14, 20183 min read

3 Reasons to Take Your Baby Outside Daily

Every night I sit on the balcony with my 7-month-old son. I have been doing this for a few months now. I love the time we spend on the...

Cynthia Hansford

Apr 7, 20182 min read

Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers

At this time in the year I like to review adding and subtracting whole numbers.

Cynthia Hansford

Mar 31, 20181 min read

7 Essential Oils You Can Use with Your Baby

I have recently become more and more curious about essential oils. My baby can be a little fussy.

Cynthia Hansford

Mar 24, 20182 min read

4 Steps You Can Take to Balance Work and Baby

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Cynthia Hansford

Mar 17, 20184 min read

4th Grade Math Summative Assessments

I was constantly looking for summative assessments. I would teach a standard and then look for a summative assessment that would...

Cynthia Hansford

Mar 10, 20181 min read

Getting Work Done At Home With A Baby

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Cynthia Hansford

Mar 3, 20182 min read

Going Out Without Baby

Our wedding anniversary seemed like the perfect time for us to finally get out of the house together without the baby. The baby's...

Cynthia Hansford

Feb 24, 20183 min read

Estimating Sums and Differences

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Cynthia Hansford

Feb 17, 20181 min read

How I Survived Infant Heartburn

When I brought my son home from the hospital, he was happy and healthy. The first two weeks were incredible.

Cynthia Hansford

Feb 10, 20183 min read

5 Tips to Introducing Baby to Grandparents

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Cynthia Hansford

Feb 3, 20183 min read