July 1 is Canada Day, and whether you’re Canadian or just looking for a fun excuse to celebrate, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring a little red and white into your summer plans. Even if you don’t live in … Read More ...
Make Pop Rockets for the Fourth of July
Everyone (except dogs, maybe?) seems to love fireworks around the Fourth of July, and here’s a cool pop rocket you can make with kids which isn’t exactly a firework but can help get you into that spirit.
You can find … Read More ...
Talking about Race with the National Museum of African American History
The National Museum of African American History and Culture recently launched a web portal called Talking about Race, which includes lots of great information for talking to kids or educating yourself about race and racism in the United States.… Read More ...
What is My Pet Printable Easy Reader Book
I love little printable books that kids can color and easily read when they are learning to read.
What is My Pet from 4 Dinosaurs is a cute little book talking about different kinds of pets (bird, rabbit, dog, fish, … Read More ...
Bubble Paint Flowers Art Project for Kids
I always like finding different ways to play with common supplies, and my daughter did bubble painting at a craft camp a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it.
Kids love making the bubbles and getting to use them … Read More ...
Make a Simple Solar System Bracelet
With the recent launch of astronauts to the International Space Station, its a great time to teach kids more about space.
If you have a child working on the order of the planets or who would like a space-themed bracelet, … Read More ...
Printable Flag Day Flip Book
Flag Day is coming up on June 14, and this cute free printable flag day flip book is a great way to learn about the American flag and its history.
It’s from Jo-Ellen Foody’s Teachers Pay Teachers site and it … Read More ...
At-Home Preschool Lesson Plans
This series has been going on for a while, but I just stumbled on this great At Home Preschool lesson plan series from No Time for Flashcards.
These little lunchtime learning sessions have a different theme each day such as … Read More ...
Children’s Books to Teach about Anti-Racism
Kid-Made String Art for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up soon, and this is a cute bit of art that kids can make with a little help from a grownup.
Teach Beside Me has all the details for making Dad string art using a canvas … Read More ...
Make an Upcycled Camp Lantern from a Plastic Jar
I feel like we are all going to be doing a lot of summer camp crafts at home this year since the kids are going to be home a lot more and probably not going away to camp.
This upcycled … Read More ...
Printable Patriotic Bingo Card
Memorial Day in the United States is the unofficial beginning of summer but it’s also the first of several patriotic American holidays including Flag Day and July Fourth.
If you don’t print out these patriotic bingo cards from Artsy Fartsy … Read More ...
Color-Changing Slime Activated by the Sun
Here’s a cool project for kids heading into summer. Little Bins for Little Hands has a lot of great slime projects, but this one has a secret ingredient that makes it change colors in the sun.
I won’t … Read More ...
Painting with Sunscreen
This is a fun variation on making sun prints to try with the kids while you’re playing outside this summer.
Team Cartwright has all the details on painting with sunscreen, including how to do it and why it … 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 ...