The first few days of back to school time are full of learning routines and learning about each other, especially for younger learners. There’s lots of time for games and fun activities as you ease into the year, and this … Read More ...
Write a Letter to the Teacher
Every year the teachers at my daughter’s school write a postcard to their students talking about how excited they are for the new year and to have the student in their class. It makes sense for students to write a … Read More ...
Back to School Coloring Pages
If you have a child who is getting ready to go back to school — or maybe going to school for the first time — these back-to-school coloring pages from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games are a fun way to introduce … Read More ...
Shark Worksheets for Kids
If you’re not quite ready to give up on summer-themed learning (though my daughter has been in school almost a week already!) try these fun shark-themed worksheets from Our Family Code.
You’ll find an I Spy/shark counting activity, number … Read More ...
Summer Color by Number Sheets
I love a good color by number (even better if there’s math involved, but just numbers is fine for littler kids), and these summer themed ones from Homeschool Preschool have simple designs but a really cute for kids to color.… Read More ...
Water Balloon Phonics Activity
If it’s hot where you live, you are probably look for some activities that will get kids outside and moving but also be fun when it is hot.
This water balloon phonics activity from Mess for Less is a great … Read More ...
Learning Activities Using Pool Noodles
Pool noodles seem to be everywhere in the summer — even the grocery store and the dollar store — and while they’re fun to play with in the pool they’re also an interesting material to use in your learning activities.… Read More ...
Printable Olympics Lapbook
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 ...