Finding Joy in Everyday Family Life

Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration. I’m MaryAnne, a mom of four, a school teacher, and a homeschooler.

Educational Activities

Rubber band helicopters are easy and fun to make. Learn how you can make one a home, and learn tips to really make them fly! #STEMed #homeschool #stemactivity #kidsactivities

Rubber Band Helicopter STEM Activity for Kids

resources to teach kids about the human body

Teaching Kids About The Human Body

I love these fun ways to explore sound with kids! Fantastic hands-on learning. 10 sensational sound activities for preschoolers. #ece #fivesenses #preschool #edchat

10 Sensational Sound Activities for Preschoolers – Explore the Science of Sound

Parenting Tips

One Handed Activities for a Child with a Broken Arm

The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting

Friendship Ice Cream Is a Fun Way to Practice Sharing

Crafts

Acrylic pour painting techniques tutorial. I especially like the details on how to make this amazing art project work with a bunch of kids! #kidsasctivities #paint #paintpour #artisawesome #art #artforkids

How to Pour Paint: Acrylic Pour Painting Techniques

How to Make Gelli Prints with Kids

Easy DIY Hot Glue Earrings Tutorial

Travel Inspiration

Visiting Massachusetts!

Steall Falls and other sites to visit in Scotland with kids

From Edinburgh to Vienna to the West Scottish Highlands – 2018 Travelogue Week 3

Tips for Traveling at Thanksgiving

Hands on Learning

10 days full of activities to keep kids learning all summer long

10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids

Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!

You don't need a computer to learn how to code! Unplugged coding activities and printables to teach children about computer science - without a computer.

Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids

Recent Posts

Setting Monthly Goals for June 2023

grilled banana makes a delicious summer treat!

Grilled banana dessert

How to Plan a DIY Summer Camp at Home

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