We haven’t done end of the year gifts for my daughter’s teachers in a long time, but I remember it being important when she was in lower grades and had the same teacher for most of the day.
Most teachers … Read More ...
Flower Crafts for Kids
The other day I shared some flower learning activities for kids, and admittedly the line between learning and crafts is a little fuzzy, but here are some more flower craft activities you can do in the classroom or at home.… Read More ...
How to Set Up Science Centers at Home or in the Classroom
One of my favorite things in the little kid classrooms my daughter was in when she was younger (besides pretend play) was the science center. This space pretty much always had magnifying glasses (and probably binoculars because it was in … Read More ...
Learn About Central African Republic for Kids
The Central African Republic is a landlocked central African country that’s bordered by Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.
Central African Republic Basics
- The area that is now the Central
Flower Themed Learning Activities
Flowers seem like a must do theme in the spring, and there are always more activities and printables for you to add to your classroom or homeschool, or just to do at home with kids. Check out these fun flower … Read More ...
Teacher Appreciation Ideas
As my daughter has gotten older it feels like teacher appreciation has become less of a thing. I don’t know if that’s because the school makes less of a deal about it (they do snacks and drinks and things for … Read More ...
Book Review: Our Plastic Problem
Plastic is great for a lot of things, from medical equipment to food storage and clothing, but the world has so much plastic (and all the plastic that has ever been made still exists on the planet) that our reliance … Read More ...
Earth Day Activities for Kids
I’ve shared a lot of ideas for celebrating Earth Day with kids through the years (including printables, crafts and more) but I feel like I’m always find more Earth Day ideas for kids so here are some more … Read More ...
Sweet Mother’s Day Cards for Kids to Make
Making Mother’s Day crafts is something you can do in the classroom (if everyone in your class has a mom to craft for) or at home. Here are some easy ideas for Mother’s Day cards that kids can make.
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Learn about the Cayman Islands for Kids
Fun fact: years ago my husband and I planned a trip to the Cayman Islands, but there was a hurricane so we ended up going to South Padre Island instead. I’d still like to go there some day, so let’s … Read More ...
Playing with and Learning about Bugs
Spring seems like the perfect time for talking about bugs in the classroom or at home, but kids tend to love bugs all the time. Here are some educational ideas having to do with bugs as well as bug crafts … Read More ...
Rainy Day Activities for Home and School
Years ago when my daughter was still a toddler and still at home all day, I compiled a list of 64 rainy day activities to do with your toddler (also great for sick days, or any other day you need … Read More ...
Book Review: Nature School: Planet Earth
Learning about the Earth, its place in the universe, what its made of and the creatures that live on it are all a part of understanding our place in the world and why the planet needs protection. Nature School: Planet … Read More ...
Fun Kite Themed Activities for Kids
It’s been a while since I’ve done a post on kite crafts and activities, so let’s see what’s new in this fun genre that’s perfect for the windy days of spring!
Probably the easiest kite you can make is … Read More ...
Religious Easter Crafts for Kids
One way to make Easter more meaningful for kids with a religious background is to incorporate some religions Easter crafts, which give you time to talk about the meaning of Easter while you create something. (Check out more Easter activities … Read More ...