The Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 16, so there’s plenty of time to think about activities you can do with your kids related to the holiday.
The upcoming year is the year of the dog, which of course provides … Read More ...
Super Cute Auto Shop Dramatic Play Area
Dramatic play is the learning of preschool, and this auto shop dramatic play area idea from Pocket of Preschool is really cute and packs in a lot of learning opportunities.
Make cars out of big cardboard boxes and use props … Read More ...
10 Amazing Ways to Make a Cell Model
Cells are tiny but there is a lot going on inside of them, which can be hard for kids and adults alike to visualize.
Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers has a great collection of DIY cell models using everything from foam to … Read More ...
Fun Alphabet Coloring Sheets to Print
These alphabet coloring sheet printables from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games are really cute and a lot of fun for kids learning their letters and the sounds that go with them.
Each sheet can be cut to the shape of the … Read More ...
Learn about Habitats with These Adorable Printables
Little kids love learning about animals, and it’s important to classify animals in different ways, including by their habitats.
These cute printables from A Dab of Glue Will Do will help kids learn about habitats and which animals live together.… Read More ...
Painted Bead Necklaces – An Easy Art Activity for Kids
This time of year it seems like we all need projects that are easy and relaxing and calm, so when this project from Art Bar came across my feed I just knew I needed to share it.
These painted bead … Read More ...
Crafty Creation Kits for Kids
Need to refresh your science center for the new year or come up with a gift for a creative kid?
Check out these tips for putting together a science lab kit (via She’s a Hot Mess) and an inventing/tinkering kit… Read More ...
Slime Recipes Inspired by Children’s Books
I know a lot of kids are still into the slime craze, so you might as well make it slightly educational while you’re at it right?
Books and Giggles has a great roundup of slime recipes inspired by books, … Read More ...
Learn all about the Water Cycle
Learning about the water cycle is a pretty basic part of science, and it’s fun to talk about this time of year (if it’s cold where you are) because you can also throw in a bit about snow and the … Read More ...
Make Amazing Chalkboard Slime to Entertain the Kids
I don’t know where in the winter (or summer?) holidays you are where you live, but we’re at that point in my household where we’ve done most of the fun out-of-the-house things we can and it’s too cold to play … Read More ...
Make a Snowman Shooter for a Little Holiday Fun
Whether you’re experiencing a white Christmas or not – and even if you don’t celebrate Christmas at all – you can have a little snowman fun and play with physics with these simple snowman shooters.
Get all the details … Read More ...
Make Little Skiers with These Fun Printables
Whether your kids are still in school or they’ve headed home for winter break already, this is a fun little activity to have on hand when you need a few minutes.
Download the little skiers from Koroktak, let your kids … Read More ...
Jingle Bell Crafts and Activities
I’m not entirely sure how it happened, but I am the owner of a rather large collection of jingle bells. I think I have a whole bag of silver ones and a bag of Christmas-colored ones.
So you know I … Read More ...
Christmas STEAM Activities for Kids
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the school, teachers were looking for things to keep kids interested in being in school.
Whether you’re a teacher trying to get through the next week with her sanity intact or a … Read More ...
Check out a Multicultural Holiday Book
Every year I do a book advent calendar for my daughter, and while a lot of the books are about Christmas, we throw in some about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well.
I need to do a better job of including … Read More ...