Ideas and resources
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
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.
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 ...
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 ...
These DIY Travel emergency kits are not only practical but will save you heaps or money and time. I don’t know how many times I have been out and needed pain relief or a bandaid for a child’s scraped knee. … Read More ...
Pretend play is lot’s of fun for little ones and continues well in to their tweenage years. I know my 8 year old pretends she is a teenage diva most days. These free printables are easy to make, just use … Read More ...
Color in then laminate
these bookmarks for the perfect little gift for loved ones. I am sure by now piles and pile of adult coloring in books are being stacked in corners and not actually appreciated. This is a great … Read More ...
