Ideas and resources
Does it seem like everyone around you is obsessed with Pokemon Go? If your kids are into it, or the original Pokemon, why not add a Pokemon spin to their learning with Pokemon lesson plans?
Mathematical Thinking used Pokemon characters … Read More ...
For three years now we have gone to the beach for our summer vacation, but, because we live in a landlocked state, there’s not a whole lot of education about ocean animals and their habitats in our schools.
If you’re … Read More ...
Here is a great round up of the top 50 books your child should read this Summer School holidays. Make a list and hit your local library to make sure you have lazy afternoons covered. Pack a picnic rug and … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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
