I did a post last year with ideas for learning about snow, but there’s always more out there so let’s look deeper into some projects using or talking about snow.
If you have snow where you live there … Read More ...
Book Review: I Am the Sun
I Am the Sun, written by Janessa Parker and illustrated by Beverly Blacksheep, is a heartfelt look into Diné/Navajo culture
The illustrations are deeply saturated and colorful and look like they were drawn with markers. They are a vital … Read More ...
Snow Globe Learning Activities
Last year I did a post all about snow globe crafts, but this year let’s try to make it a little more educational with some learning activities with a snow globe theme.
This snow globe letter find from Kindergarten … Read More ...
Learning about Dominica for Kids
Dominica is different from the Dominican Republic (which we’ll get to soon); it’s an island in the Caribbean largely colonized by the French and praised for its amazing natural environment. Let’s learn more about Dominica!
Dominica Basics
Dominica is part … Read More ...
Check out this Awesome Christmas Themed Escape Room Activity
If you’re looking for a super fun classroom activity for the days before holiday break, you’re having a bunch of kids over for Christmas who you need to entertain, or you just want a cool family game night idea with … Read More ...
Make These Charming Gingerbread Houses from Paper Bags
One holiday tradition that I still do with my teenage daughter, even though we’ve never had a lot of holiday traditions, is decorating a gingerbread house. We use a kit rather than making gingerbread from scratch, and sometimes have a … Read More ...
Snowman Learning Activities for Kids
If you live somewhere that gets snow (and really even if you don’t!) you might want to incorporate some snowman learning activities when it’s cold outside. There are lots of fun snowman themed worksheets and activities so let’s dig into … Read More ...
Learning about Djibouti for Kids
Djibouti is officially the Republic of Djibouti and it is a country on the Horn of Africa that is heavily influenced by Arabic and French traditions (and those are the nation’s two official languages). Let’s learn more about Djibouti!
Djibouti
… Read More ...Book Review: The Littlest Solstice Tree
I shared some ideas about celebrating the winter solstice with kids, but I wanted to share a cute book on the subject as well. The Littlest Solstice Tree by Lisa Varchol Perron and illustrated by Ahya Kim talks about the … Read More ...
Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Every year my daughter’s school does a holiday market where the kids (I think it’s either first or second grade that does it) make the things they sell and the proceeds go toward holiday gifts and food for those in … Read More ...
Pinecone Learning Activities for Kids
In the winter there aren’t as many natural materials to work with and learn about in a lot of the world. But if you live where there are deciduous trees, you’ll always be able to find pinecones, so let’s do … Read More ...
Book Review: The Kwanzaa Story
Kwanzaa is a modern holiday that was designed deliberately to provide African Americans in the United States (and Blacks around the world) a deeper connection to African culture. The first celebration began on Dec. 26, 1966, and was inspired by … Read More ...
Learning about Denmark for Kids
When I write these nations of the world posts, I start by Googling the country, which usually leads me first to Wikipedia for basic facts. But the official website for the country came up just below, and I love the … Read More ...
Fun Facts about Christmas Trees and Christmas Tree Crafts
This time of year Christmas trees are starting to pop up all over (if they haven’t already been up for a month!) so it feels like a good time to share some trivia and fun facts about Christmas trees. Share … Read More ...
Winter Solstice Activities and Crafts for Kids
The winter solstice happens on Dec. 21 (as I write this in 2025, anyway) in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s sort of the real beginning of the holiday season. It marks the beginning of the coldest season, but it’s also … Read More ...