I love an easy craft that you can have all the kids make and use to decorate the classroom or even make into gifts for the holiday to give their parents. These crafts are mostly process art activities that could … Read More ...
Stone Soup Activities for Kids
I don’t know why I was thinking about this the other day, but one of my favorite times at my daughter’s preschool was when all the families were invited to make stone soup. Stone Soup is a classic story … Read More ...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Printables
There are a lot of ways to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on King Day, from doing acts of service to listening to his speeches, reading his letters or talking about our own dreams for the nation.
These printables are … Read More ...
Reflecting on the Past Year with Kids
I’m in deep denial about the fact that new year is almost upon us again! It’s been the fastest and the longest year at the same time, and I can look back and see some good things as well as … Read More ...
Turkey in Disguise Activities
Every year at my daughter’s school I think it’s the second or third graders do an activity where they have to disguise a turkey to keep it from being eaten at Thanksgiving. The kids draw the disguise and write a … Read More ...
Viking Unit Study
I love the idea of unit studies, which can be done at school, in a homeschool environment or just for fun at home as a way to learn about something specific your kids might be into (or maybe that you … Read More ...
Using the Scientific Method with Kids
The scientific method is the basis for all research that’s done in science, and it’s how we go about doing experiments in the classroom or in the real world. You probably remember at least parts of it from your … Read More ...
Book Review: The Not-So-Wicked Witch
Witches tend to have a bad reputation in literature, especially children’s stories. From the Wicked Witch to Roald Dahl’s The Witches, they’re always scheming and trying to cause havoc, steal children (and sometimes even eat them) and other terrible … Read More ...
Book Review: Spooky Stories Aloud
When my daughter was younger it seems like spooky stories were an all-year thing, with “The Ghost and Jenny Jemima” a regular feature. Whether you’re looking for a readaloud for the classroom or home, Spooky Poems Aloud is a fun … Read More ...
Tips for Teaching Kids to Sew
I’ve had a lot of fun through the years teaching kids (including my own) how to sew, whether that’s sewing by hand or on a sewing machine, decorative stitching or more practical projects.
September is National Sewing Month, so I … Read More ...
Make a Lego Sundial
Kids are usually impressed by the idea that we can tell time using the sun, and making a sundial is a great summer activity that doesn’t have to involve being outside for too long (though it helps if you can … Read More ...
Review: Where Kids Go to School Around the World
As we gear up for another school year to start, your kids might be interested in how other kids learn. Whether you have a child who is getting ready to go to school for the first time, you’re adding back … Read More ...
Play Idea: Kinetic Sand and Legos
When my daughter was younger, one of her favorite sensory things to play with was kinetic sand. This is a special kind of sand that has a soft and squishy texture, and it’s moldable and holds its shape until … 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 ...
Butterfly Learning Activities and Crafts
Butterflies are starting to show up where I live, and my daughter and I are excited to volunteer this summer at the butterfly house at our local botanical garden. She already knows a lot about butterflies, but for the rest … Read More ...