Ideas and resources
If your little one is working on phonics 
and beginning letter sounds, this printable pumpkin pie phonics activity is perfect for this time of year.
Kindergarten Worksheets and Games has this free printable set that includes four-piece pies, one with … Read More ...
If you’re still looking for some seasonal activities to do this week with preschoolers or kindergartners (or things to keep them entertained while the food is cooking) Natural Beach Living has what you need.
Her Thanksgiving themed lesson plans cover … Read More ...
Giving a holiday twist to learning letters and beginning letter sounds, this Thanksgiving pick and color printable from A Dab of Glue Will Do is both cute and educational.
The printable includes a page of turkeys with letters on them … Read More ...
This is such a cute little video for Diwali that will introduce kids to some holiday related vocabulary as well as the sight word that.
The video shows India, an elephant, diya, lantern and other Diwali
themed things. It goes … Read More ...
Veterans Day is a holiday that confuses some people. It’s not the same as Memorial Day, which has specifically to do with military members who have died in service of America. Veterans Day is a day to honor and celebrating … Read More ...
There are lots of great crafts associated with Diwali, and making something related to a holiday or celebration that you don’t celebrate yourself is a great entry point (of course these are great for kids and families who do celebrate … Read More ...
Diwali
is the Festival of Light in India and is an important and popular festival for Hindus that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It’s a fun way for kids to learn a little bit more about other cultures … Read More ...
Election Day is more fraught than usual this year for all sorts of reasons, but I for one love voting, and I know I’m not the only one.
And it’s fun for kids to get to vote and make their … Read More ...
Need a little activity to entertain the kids on Halloween or in the days running up to it?
This little printable Halloween crossword is quick and easy for kids old enough to read, or you can do it together.
You … Read More ...
With Election Day right around the corner, it’s a good time to take some time in class (or with your kids at home) to talk about why we have elections and how the process works.
Year Round Homeschooling has a … Read More ...
These Halloween count it sheets from Mrs. Gilchrist’s Class are super cute and a quick low-prep activity for the classroom or at home.
(Scroll down a bit on the page to find this printable and a hidden sight words printable, … Read More ...
Tracing designs and words is a great way to practice fine-motor skills, and adding a seasonal spin just makes it that much more fun.
Tot Schooling has a great set of printable tracing designs for Halloween where kids can complete … Read More ...
It’s easy to incorporate seasonal shapes and colors into learning activities, as Toddler Approved did with this super cute and simple beginning word sound pumpkin matching game.
You can check out the whole tutorial over on her website, but … Read More ...
As Election Day nears in the United States, it’s a pretty much unavoidable topic. Kids of different ages are able to handle differing amounts of information about campaigns, issues and polls, but it’s good to teach kids the basic vocabulary … Read More ...
Coloring gets an extra layer of education when you use coloring sheets with a bit of math built in.
These fall-themed color by addition coloring sheets from Look We’re Learning have kids solve addition facts up to 20 to determine … Read More ...
