Last month I shared some tips for teaching the alphabet to kids and why going in alphabetical order isn’t the best way to do it. Honestly a lot of learning at this age has to do with play, so let’s … Read More ...
Easy Felt Food Pancakes for Kids – A Sweet Pretend Play Craft for Classrooms and Home
These felt food pancakes for kids are a sweet little project for anyone who loves making handmade toys for pretend play. Made from felt, batting, and a few simple sewing supplies, this craft creates a soft pancake stack complete … Read More ...
Teach the Teacher Printable Worksheets: A Fun End-of-Year Student Lesson Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep classroom activity that keeps students engaged while still practicing real learning skills? This Teach the Teacher printable worksheet pack is a creative way to let students step into the role of teacher for a day.… Read More ...
Teach the Teacher Activities and Lesson Plans That Put Students in Charge
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 ...
Easy Balloon Critter Stress Balls for Kids – A Fun Sensory Craft for Home, Classrooms, and Therapy Play
These Balloon Critters are such a fun little kids craft, especially when you need something quick, inexpensive, and a bit different from the usual paper-and-glue activity. This project turns simple balloons filled with flour into squishy little critters with faces, … Read More ...
Easy Mother’s Day Cupcake Socks Gift Craft for Kids – A Sweet Classroom and Home Idea
If you are looking for a simple Mother’s Day craft for kids that is cute, affordable, and actually useful, these Cupcake Socks are such a fun little idea. The project from CraftBits turns a pair of fluffy socks into a … Read More ...
Butterfly Bead Bookmark for Kids – A Sweet Handmade Gift Craft for Mothers Day, Teachers, and Classrooms
The Butterfly Bead Bookmark is one of those older-style kids’ crafts that still has plenty of charm, especially if you are looking for something a little more giftable than the usual paper-and-glue project. It uses assorted beads, wire, a sequin, … Read More ...
Easy Mother’s Day Cupcake Wrapper Flowers for Kids – A Sweet Craft for Classrooms, Preschoolers, and Home
This Mother’s Day Cupcake Wrapper Flowers project is such a lovely little pick for parents, grandparents, and teachers who need a craft that feels special without turning the table into total chaos. The project uses cupcake wrappers, craft glue, … Read More ...
Mother’s Day Plant Pot Family Wind Chime for Kids – A Cute Keepsake Craft for Parents, Teachers, and Classrooms
If you are looking for a Mother’s Day craft that feels a little more meaningful than the usual quick paper activity, this Plant Pot Family Wind Chime is a really sweet option. The original project uses terracotta pots in different … 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 ...
Learn about Anguilla for Kids
Next up on our tour of the nations of the world is Anguilla, a British territory in the Caribbean Sea.
Anguilla Basics
Anguilla is mostly made up of one island that is about 16 miles long by 3 miles wide … Read More ...
10 Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
If you’re looking to go beyond the dye kits at the store for your Easter eggs this year, I’ve collected 10 fun ways to dye or otherwise decorate your Easter eggs. These are fun STEM and craft experiments for kids … Read More ...
Learning about Women in STEM
It’s Women’s History Month, but if we’re being honest we could do a better job of teacher our kids about the amazing accomplishments of women in history throughout the year. I decided to highlight women in STEM today but it’s … Read More ...
Printable Workbook – Frog Life Cycle
Printable Work Book – Frog Life Cycle Printable workbook – This small lapbook consists of 10 pages but is huge on content. You can download it here.
Introduce your little ones to the fascinating world of life cycles with the … Read More ...
Flower Shop Pretend Play Printable Set
This Flower Shop Pretend Play Printable Set is available for immediate download. 18 pages of activities to engage your little Florist.
When kids engage in pretend to play with friends or classmates, they develop social skills such as taking turns, … Read More ...