I love this lapbook full of Olympics themed activities from Homeschool Share.
It covers the basics like what team you are rooting for and how many medals they win, to tracking the weather in the host country, learning about Olympic … Read More ...
Learning Flags for the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are happening for the next couple of weeks, and they provide a great opportunity to sneak in some learning about other countries.
It’s always fun to watch the parade of nations during the opening ceremonies and see … Read More ...
Summer Worksheets with a Fruity Twist
Our Family Code has a great little collection of fruit-themed worksheets for kids, perfect for road trips or whenever it’s too hot to go outside.
There’s a printable I Spy that has kids count how many of each type of … Read More ...
Ice Cream Letter Matching Printables
Adding a summer theme to learning just makes it that much more fun. Bring a seasonal twist to learning letters with these ice cream letter matching printables from Living Life and Learning.
These two-part puzzles are embellished with ice cream … Read More ...
Easy Science at the Pool
As a parent, I feel like I’m always trying to sneak in learning in everyday activities. Especially when my kid was younger we would talk about how the world works and why things are the way they are as a … Read More ...
Sun Alphabet Playdough Mats
Playdough mats
are a fun way to extend what kids do when they play with playdough, and they can be a fun way to sneak in some learning along with motor skills.
These printable sun alphabet playdough mats from ABC’s … Read More ...
Kaleidocycles: Paper Toys to Color and Fold
Have you ever heard of kaleidocycles or flextangles? These paper toys are printed with different images or patterns on different faces, so when you fold the paper in different ways it shows different designs.
Sort of like a kaleidoscope you … Read More ...
At-Home Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Our local library usually does an amazing summer reading program, complete with special events, free books and lots of fun prizes for kids who participate (we won a free birthday party one year!).
Of course things are different this year, … Read More ...
Canada Day Coloring Pages
Make pretty maple leaf art for Canada Day with the help of free printables from The Imagination Box.
This design uses intersecting lines to make different segments that can be colored in lots of different colors, or stick with natural … Read More ...
Star Spangled Math Ten Frames Activity
Put a star-spangled spin on math learning with these cute ten frames printables from A Little Pinch of Perfect.
Use purchased star-shaped erasers, beads, buttons or whatever you have on hand as counters (you could even cut out or punch … Read More ...
American Flag Symbols Craft
The American flag is a special symbol that is full of meaning, and when we teach kids about American symbols we talk a lot about what the stars, stripes and different colors stand for.
This American Flag craft from Learning … Read More ...
Juneteenth Games for Classroom or Home
Looking for some fun activities for your own Juneteenth celebration, at home or in the classroom?
This collection of printable games from Be the Change Ideas looks like lots of fun for kids.
There’s a word search and Scattergories style … Read More ...
Juneteenth Facts and Worksheets for Kids
Whether you are new to teaching Juneteenth or just want some fact sheets for older kids to read and use, the resources from Kids Konnect are pretty great.
The website includes a rundown of the history of Juneteenth, the end … Read More ...
Learning about Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday that hasn’t always been widely celebrated, but it is getting more popular as a celebration of the end of slavery coming to Galveston, Texas.
If you want to teach your kids (or yourself!) about Juneteenth, this … Read More ...
Easy American Flag Craft
This easy American flag craft is perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids for Flag Day, Fourth of July and beyond.
Grab a free printable from Crafting Jeannie, which includes star and stripe templates, and you can quickly cut out all … Read More ...