There have been so many companies that have stepped up with free resources or discounted rates on services to help parents who unexpectedly have kids at home right now. Rather than try to list them all here, there’s an fantastic … Read More ...
Kids Captain’s Log Covid Planner Homeschool Writing Activity
The captain’s log theme makes them feel like they’re really part of the team, reporting back on their daily habits — it seems to help keep them occupied and informed and this printable can be purchased via Etsy.
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Staying Home? Check out these Virtual Field Trips
While so many kids are home as a result of the covid-19 outbreak, lots of people are pulling together resources and sharing information to help us keep our kids entertained and learning at home.
One fun thing to do while … Read More ...
Build a Peep Launcher: Springtime STEM
This Peep launcher project from Team Cartwright looks like so much fun, and is a great engineering challenge for kids. You’ve probably built a catapult or trebuchet to launch pom-poms and other light items, but Peeps are heavy so they … Read More ...
Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt
My daughter loves looking for and pointing out the signs of spring we see on the way to school and in our neighborhood, like grass turning green and the first spring flowers blooming.
When you have a warm day you … Read More ...
Addition Clouds Helps Kids Learn Math Skills
I love this idea for introducing basic addition concepts to kids with a bit of art included.
This addition clouds activity from Preschool Play and Learn is a fun way to work with numbers with little kids.
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Hand Washing Songs for Kids
With the rise of COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) there’s been a run on hand sanitizer and a call for more serious hand washing.
Of course teachers know that hand washing is always important, and one great way to learn about hand … Read More ...
Get Kids Moving with Bug Action Cards
These printable bug action cards from Messy Little Monster are a great way to build some movement into the day with little ones.
You can use them when they need to get their wiggles (hops, crawls, flutters, etc.) out indoors … Read More ...
Go on a Nature Walk and Build a Bird’s Nest
It’s just gotten warm again this week where I live, and we all want to just be outside all the time. It’s light enough in the evenings that we can go on little walks, so I think this would be … Read More ...
Celebrate Leap Day with a Printable Book
February 29th comes along every four years, and it’s fun to celebrate with frog crafts, leaping everywhere and a little bit of learning.
Grab the free printable leap year book from Mama’s Learning Corner (made for 2016 but of course … Read More ...
Graphing Goldfish Activity
If you have some multicolored Goldfish crackers handy, this goldfish graphing activity from Supplies by Teachers is one you can set up in no time.
Just give each child a handful or a small bag of crackers and have the … Read More ...
Design Your Own Socks for Dr Seuss Week
Dr. Seuss, beloved author and illustrator, has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations with his whimsical characters and colorful illustrations. His stories have taught us valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of imagination.
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A Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge for Kids of All Ages
I was looking on Pinterest for Dr. Seuss related activities the other day and I came across this reading challenge from an elementary school library in New York. (It may well originally have come from somewhere else, so if you … Read More ...
Write a Dr. Seuss Inspired Poem about Reading
Read Across America Week (aka Dr. Seuss’ birthday week) is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than writing some silly poetry?
This printable from Mrs. Thompson’s Treasures allows kids to write their own Green Eggs and … Read More ...
Harry Potter Alphabet Challenge Game
This printable Harry Potter alphabet challenge game is a super simple activity to have on hand for your favorite Potterheads.
It’s a free printout for subscribers to Rock Your Homeschool and it asks kids to come up with a Harry … Read More ...