Story stones are a fun way to change up your storytelling with kids, whether you have a set that specifically goes with a story you like to tell or you have a bunch of rocks with different images on them … Read More ...
Learning about Mushrooms for Kids
I guess mushrooms aren’t strictly a fall thing (the prized wild mushrooms where I live come out in the spring) but I think of them as a fall motif so let’s learn about mushrooms today.
Mushrooms are fungi, and there … Read More ...
Fox Learning Activities for Kids
I don’t know why I think of foxes as being a fall animal, but here we are, so let’s explore some learning activities and crafts to do with foxes.
By the way if you’re looking for arctic fox materials, we’ve … Read More ...
Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
Whether you’re looking for a craft for the classroom or a Halloween craft you can do at home even if you’re not crafty, these easy Halloween crafts for kids offer some great options.
If you want to keep it super … Read More ...
Book Review: Bold, Brilliant, and Latine
If you’re looking for new books for your classroom for Hispanic Heritage Month or want some more pioneers of color to talk about at home or in class, check out Bold, Brilliant, and Latine by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and illustrated by … Read More ...
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and it’s a great time to learn about Hispanic artists, scientists and others who have influenced the world.
My daughter’s Spanish class is doing all sorts of fun projects (she’s … Read More ...
Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
It’s been a while since I’ve done any pumpkin related content (though there’s been a lot in the past including crafts, STEM activities, sensory ideas and even pumpkin printables!) so let’s explore some more pumpkin craft ideas for … Read More ...
Bat Learning Activitites
We often think of bats as creepy creatures that we only consider during Halloween, but bats are such cool creatures that they deserve our respect and taking time to learn more about them.
If you need help with facts about … Read More ...
Tree Unit Study Ideas
I feel like fall is the perfect time to learn about tress because they’re doing some really dramatic things this time of year (and going on a leaf hunt is always a good idea once the weather starts to cool … Read More ...
A One Word Project for the Beginning of School
I have done One Little Word myself for probably 10 years now. It’s where you pick a word that is going to be your theme for the year or something you want to focus on and make a priority in … Read More ...
Corn Learning Activities
Years ago I did a post all about using Indian corn (or flint corn) in learning activities, but I don’t think I’ve ever done a post about regular corn learning activities, so let’s get into it.
Print out this corn … Read More ...
Book Review: Super Fun Math Games for Kids
Most of us probably don’t think of math as being playful. It feels like a set of rules that need to be followed every time. But math can also be about exploration, experimentation, and drawing huge shapes on the driveway. … Read More ...
Use LEGOs to Build Landmarks from Around the World
I love using LEGOs and other blocks in educational ways, because it’s a way to build on something that most kids already love and sneak in a bit of learning about another topic. Building is a great STEM lesson because … Read More ...
Book Review: This is How a Ball Rolls
Make it a fun-filled ball-rolling and playing day when you read This is How a Ball Rolls by Heather Tekavec, illustrated by Suharu Ogawa.
This book talks about increasing larger balls, starting with marbles and moving on to juggling balls, … Read More ...
Apple Learning Activities
When apples are in season or at back to school time are great times to learn with apples. Whether you use real apples or just apple shapes, it adds a sweet dimension to your lessons.