There are lots of educational resources out there for teaching kids about the coronavirus and what they need to do to keep safe when going back to school or seeing their friends in other settings, but it’s always great when … Read More ...
How to Greet Your Friends without Touching
Lots of little kids love to give and get hugs, high fives and other affectionate greetings, but right now it’s not the safest thing to do.
At my daughter’s school they do “air hugs” and “air high fives” to encourage … Read More ...
Handwashing Printables for Kids
Whether you are setting up a classroom for kids at school or at home, having reminders about good handwashing practices is especially important this year.
NurtureStore has some free printables to remind kids when and how to wash their hands. … Read More ...
Fun Beginning of the School Year Activities — Team Mascots
My daughter goes back to school in a week and I know that whether school is in person, online or a mix for your kiddos it’s likely to look and feel different this year. But there are still a lot … Read More ...
Help Your Kids Get Used to Wearing Masks
If your kids are going to school in person at all for the foreseeable future, it’s likely they will have to wear face masks at some point. Make it a little easier on the teachers and help them get used … Read More ...
Tips for Kids Returning to School After Lockdown
Yesterday’s craft idea was from Mrs. Mactivity, so I spent some time over on her website and there I learned that kids in the UK are starting to go back to school in June.
No matter when kids start returning … Read More ...
About Me Mini Book to Celebrate the End of School
This has been a school year like no other, and while kids might not want to spend a lot of time recording their memories now, having things to remember this year will be really cool in years to come.
Maggie … Read More ...
Celebrate the Helpers with This Matching Game
Learning about community helpers is a common thing in preschool and kindergarten, and now we are all relying on those vital helpers from mail carriers to doctors to teachers all the more than normal.
Using this printable community helpers two-piece … Read More ...
Take College-Level Courses for Free at Home
I recently saw that Sophia, an online learning platform, is offering free access to more than 30 of its college-level courses through July 31, 2020.
These classes are mostly entry-level things like English Composition, American History and Introduction to Psychology, … Read More ...
Check out the Smithsonian’s Virtual Tours
While we’re all at home at the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, galleries and the National Zoo are closed, there are still plenty of options for taking in some learning from home.
Smithsonian magazine has a list of virtual tours and activities… Read More ...
K-12 Ebooks Free to Download for Now
I mentioned the Amazing Educational Resources Facebook group the other day, and through that group I learned about the fact that the digital reading platform Big Universe is free to access right now (and will be for a few months).… Read More ...
Hand Washing Songs for Kids
With the rise of COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) there’s been a run on hand sanitizer and a call for more serious hand washing.
Of course teachers know that hand washing is always important, and one great way to learn about hand … Read More ...
Get Kids Moving with Bug Action Cards
These printable bug action cards from Messy Little Monster are a great way to build some movement into the day with little ones.
You can use them when they need to get their wiggles (hops, crawls, flutters, etc.) out indoors … Read More ...
Celebrate Leap Day with a Printable Book
February 29th comes along every four years, and it’s fun to celebrate with frog crafts, leaping everywhere and a little bit of learning.
Grab the free printable leap year book from Mama’s Learning Corner (made for 2016 but of course … Read More ...
Bead Cutting Activity for Mardi Gras
I somehow have a ton of Mardi Gras beads and am always looking for ways to use them. This is a low-cost and low-prep activity for little kids who are working on their cutting skills.
Living Montessori Now has all … Read More ...