I’m all for celebrating silly holidays any time of year, but I think it’s especially fun to note these days in the summer, even more so when they are food related.
For reasons I’m unsure of, July 20 is National … Read More ...
Book Review: Wonderful Me
Before talking about anatomy and the changes kids go through in puberty, it’s great to have a base of information on what self-care looks like and what it means to be healthy. Wonderful Me: A First Guide to Taking Care … Read More ...
Learning about Belarus for Kids
Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. Formally the Republic of Belarus, it was part of the Soviet Union and officially gained its independence in 1991.
The country has held one … Read More ...
Celebrate World Emoji Day
July 17 is celebrated as World Emoji Day (because July 17 is the day shown on the calendar emoji) and it’s the perfect day to plan a little emoji fun.
Emojis can be a way to talk about emotions, … Read More ...
Watermelon Learning Activities
Last year I did a post full of watermelon activities for kids that focused on more craft and sensory type projects. This time around let’s look at some learning activities that use these fruits or involve their shape in some … Read More ...
Book Review: Maria Orosa
Maria Orosa was a freedom fighter, scientist and inventor from the Philippines, as the subtitle of a children’s biography about her by Norma Olizon-Chikiamco describes her.
Born in 1893, Orosa was the fourth of eight children, and her father helped … Read More ...
Learning about Barbados for Kids
Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean that is a republic withing the British Commonwealth. Located at the boundary of the South American and Caribbean plates, it is the easternmost island of the Caribbean. Its capital and largest city … Read More ...
Summer Outdoor Activities for Kids
After talking about outdoor learning areas for the home or school last month, I’m still thinking about ways to get kids outside during the summer. I know it can be a struggle when you live somewhere warm and as kids … Read More ...
Beautiful Egg Carton Crafts
I know there are so many different things you can do with egg cartons, from making animals to flowers to the American flag, but today I wanted to focus on some kind of elevated egg carton crafts that maybe … Read More ...
Zoo Learning Activities for Kids
Summer seems like the perfect time to think about (or visit!) the zoo, but it’s great to add in a zoo-themed unit or a fun zoo day or week any time of year. Here are some fun printables, activities and … Read More ...
Book Review: How to Build Your Own Country
I think most kids think about what it would be like to run their own country from time to time, and How to Build Your Own Country by Valerie Wyatt helps kids to do just that, whether their nation is … Read More ...
Ocean Unit Studies and Activities
It seems like summer is the perfect time to learn about the ocean, and you can even use some ocean-themed printables in the car or plane if you’re traveling to the ocean (I did that once with the printables from … Read More ...
Learn about Bangladesh for Kids
Bangladesh, officially the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is an south Asian nation and the eighth-biggest country in the world. Let’s learn more about this country, where the main ethnic group and language are both called Bengali.
Bangladesh Basics
Bangladesh is … Read More ...
Fourth of July Crafts and Projects
Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays are lots of fun to make crafts for, and pretty easy to plan for since anything red, white and blue looks like it’s made for the holiday.
I’ve shared a lot of crafts… Read More ...
Activities to Do While Camping with Kids
I am not much of a camper, and the only camping I’ve done with my daughter is going to the lodge at the Girl Scout camp (which is indoors and climate controlled).
But I know a lot of people like … Read More ...