Lesson Plans

I love this compilation of summer craft ideas that The Long Thread has put together.  They are all from creative blogs and websites and geared towards children.  See the whole list here.… Read More ...

Barnes and Noble sponsors a Summer Reading Challenge each year between May and September.  This year, each school age child who reads 8 books and documents their reading during the summer will receive a free book from a list of … Read More ...

Education.com is sponsoring the Summer Activities Challenge for kids.  I signed up today and I’m so excited about it!!  Just register on the site and then mark off 20 activities from the ideas provided that you complete with your children … Read More ...

Grandparents.com has a fun downloadable guide with a list of 97 things for kids to do outside this summer.  Get your kids away from the TV and send them outdoors to play in the sun (with sunscreen, of course!).

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Fireworks are a standard part of any 4th of July celebration, but sometimes kids don’t like them because they are so loud.  That said, everyone can enjoy the ART version of fireworks!!

This fun project uses materials that (for the … Read More ...

I love this “hand made” flag from Serendipity.  Perfect craft just in time for the 4th of July!

See full instructions here.… Read More ...

The Snail’s Tail shows you how to make an ABC game from square paint chips and scrapbooking alphabet letters that she bought at Walmart.  Once you make your game, she even gives you ways to use your cards to play … Read More ...

I love the idea of journaling even with those who aren’t able to write yet.  The Write Start uses a journal and some colored pencils to get her little boy in the habit of expressing himself on paper.   It … Read More ...

Making books with your children can be both educational (for them) and enlightening (for you).  Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord has made a living out of making books with elementary age students and teaches you how to do it too on Making … Read More ...

I created a little art corner/kids table for my son Jakson about six months ago out of some things we had laying around—a wooden step ladder, the top of an old coffee table, leftover peg board for displaying art and … Read More ...

Let’s Explore has started a new series of ideas for summer learning.  The first activity is about tangrams. Her post includes links to printable worksheets and an explanation of how she used them with her kids.  Let’s Explore has even … Read More ...

Make and Takes has filled a “Summer Tub o’ Fun” with lots of craft and art supplies to keep the kids busy during the summer.  When her kids claim boredom, she points them in the direction of the tub.  What … Read More ...

Create a personalized picture frame for Father’s Day.  Martha Stewart tells you how using a printable template, card stock, and photos.  Easy and will look great on dad’s desk!!

Find the instructions here:

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