Most kids I know like to build with blocks, but you can turn that basic play into a lesson in science and engineering with these awesome printable building challenge cards from PickleBums.
The idea is to set out a challenge … Read More ...
Teach Kids Fractions with These Fun Flowers
Fractions are sometimes a hard concept for kids to understand, and the more visual we can make things the more we can help them get what fraction equivalents really look like.
These cute fraction flowers from Teach Beside Me are … Read More ...
Easy Activities for Letter Recognition
Recognizing letters is an important activity to help kids get ready for learning to read, and there are a lot of fun and easy ways to get kids interested in playing with letters.
These letter recognition activity ideas from Planning … Read More ...
Frog Unit Study Ideas for Kids
Somewhat piggybacking off the post about insect and spider crafts, another great creature that some kids really love is frogs.
The Jenny Evolution has a great roundup of books about frogs (The Wide-Mouth Toad is one of our favorites!). … Read More ...
Fun Gross Motor Activity Ideas for Groups of Kids
Gross motor activities — things like climbing, crawling, jumping and throwing — are great for little kids because those big movements are essential first steps to fine motor skills. They’re also lots of fun and a way for kids to … Read More ...
Printable Home School Organizer to Get Ready for the New Year
I know what you’re thinking. It’s early June, do we really have to be thinking about the new school year already?
But if you’re a home school family, you know that staying ahead of the game is really important, and … Read More ...
Teaching Kids about Ramadan
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, has just begun, and it’s a great time to teach kids about Islam and what Ramadan is all about.
I’ll admit to not knowing all that much, but there are some great resources online for … Read More ...
Free Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids
An easy way to get kids active and learning outside is to go on a scavenger hunt. My daughter loves doing nature walks and observing things (here’s one we did in the fall that includes seeing, hearing and collecting items … Read More ...
DIY Printable Popsicle Game
I love memory games, the rules are always simple but the kids do need to concentrate. I can play this game with the kids on a tired afternoon. I don’t need to give my brain an overload of rules and … Read More ...
Create Something New Free Printable Wall Art
Wake up to a world of inspiration with this free printable wall art from Andimaginary.com. Frame it and pop it on your desk, wall or above your bed, wherever motivational inspiration is needed. Love the teal in this design!… Read More ...
Free Printable Boho Coloring Pages
If you love colouring then Follow your heart and follow this link to the free printable. This printable is for a set of Bohemian inspired prints that you can color and frame. Boho Color Sheets
Coloring in sheets are a
… Read More ... May The 4th Be With You! – Free Star Wars Lesson Plans
Just in time for May the 4th. This Star Wars printable is suitable for pre-school aged kids. You can grab the free printable here.
Hosting a Star Wars party? Check out these star wars party decorations
Spring Writing – When It Rains
How cute it this umbrella and gumboots themed printable. This is a writing sheet by Make Kindergarten Teacher. You can download the free printable directly from his blog.
Printable Grocery List For Toddlers
Get the kids involved with a shopping list. I used to do this when my kids were little. My list was images of the food and they had to circle what we needed and cross it off when we bought … Read More ...
Free Printable Just Because Cards
Sometimes you don’t need a reason to tell someone you care. Sometimes you shouldn’t need a reason to tell someone you care. That is why I love these free printable Just because cards. Perfect way to teach children gratitude and … Read More ...