There is something wonderfully humbling about handing the “teacher hat” over to the kids for a little while. Any parent of teenagers will tell you they already think they know everything, so we may as well harness that confidence and … Read More ...
America 250 Fourth of July Activities for Kids
A lot of kids aren’t in school for the Fourth of July, but whether you’re in a classroom or at home, you’ll probably want to mark July 4, 2026, in a special way because it is America’s 250th birthday. And … Read More ...
Juneteenth Printables for Kids
Juneteenth is a celebration of the day (June 19, 1865) when the enslaved people of Texas learned that they had been freed. It is considered a second Independence Day and is a day of celebration in the Black community and … Read More ...
Sanrio and Hello Kitty Activities
Bring a little fun to the classroom or use these Sanrio character activity sheets at home for your Hello Kitty loving kiddo.
Make an easy and adorable Hello Kitty bookmark complete with decorated pasta bow with these instructions from Artsy … Read More ...
Easter Bunny Themed Learning Activities
Bring a little of the Easter (or spring) fun into the classroom with these Easter bunny learning activities. And be sure to check out these bunny learning activities for more Easter fun, and resources for learning about real rabbits… Read More ...
Free Black History Month Coloring Sheets and Bookmarks Featuring 6 Inspiring Women
Black History Month is a wonderful opportunity to introduce meaningful stories through creativity. These free Black History Month coloring sheets and bookmarks are designed to help children and adults alike learn about six remarkable Black women who helped shape history … Read More ...
Learning Activities Inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters
My child is into anime but not at all into K-pop, so it took me a little while to catch on to that trend. But it’s been going long enough that there are now K-pop Demon Hunter inspired learning activities … Read More ...
Learning Activities for the Year of the Horse
When Lunar New Year comes around (that’s February 17, 2026), we’ll be ushering in the Year of the Horse, so let’s look at some horse (and lunar new year more generally) activities to try in the classroom or at home. … Read More ...
Mardi Gras Printable Learning Activities for Kids
Mardi Gras is a fun holiday that you can use in the classroom even if you don’t talk about what it is really about. Bringing in beads and the colors of purple, green and gold is great if it’s winter … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Printables and Activities for Kids
As you can imagine I’ve done a lot of Valentine’s Day content over the years (see, for example, heart activities and Valentine’s Day STEM, to name a couple) so this year I thought I’d share something different with a … Read More ...
Have Fun with Giant Coloring Pages
If you’re reading this around the time I published it, we’re in that kind of lull period where many people aren’t at work, the kids aren’t at school and no one knows quite what to do with themselves. It’s the … 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 ...
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 ...
Fun Winter Printables and Games to Keep Kids Entertained
Winter break is a great break from our everyday routines, but it can be tricky to keep the kids entertained because it’s generally not the best weather. On the rare occasions we get snow it’s usually awfully cold, so my … 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 ...