I grew up with Mr. Wizard as my science icon on TV, and I still have a copy of his Supermarket Science book (my daughter was completely unimpressed).
Emily Calandrelli may be this generation’s Mr. Wizard. She an MIT engineer … Read More ...
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (or AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States, so it’s a great time to talk about how people from those parts of the world have shaped American history and culture.
AAPI Heritage Month began … Read More ...
Rainy Day Craft Projects for Kids
It’s said that April showers bring May flowers, but where I live the rainy season definitely isn’t over when April is. These crafts inspired by rainy days are great to make when the weather is awful, or they’re just cute … Read More ...
Spring Printable Learning Activities
I know it’s been spring for a little while already, but when the weather starts warming I feel like we should just keep celebrating that with all the spring activities and projects. These spring printables will give you some easy … Read More ...
Learning about Azerbaijan for Kids
Azerbaijan is a small country that straddles the line between Europe and Asia and has been an independent republic since 1991.
Azerbaijan Basics
Azerbaijan is part of the south Caucasus region and is bordered by Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, … Read More ...
Mother’s Day Crafts Kids Can Make
As a crafty mom, I love the idea of Mother’s Day gifts that are made by the kids (though I stopped getting Mother’s Day presents from my kid when she aged out of making them at school). If you’re looking … Read More ...
Learning about Deaf History Month
Deaf History Month is recognized during the month of April, but as with other awareness and history months, it serves as a reminder that many of us could do a better job incorporating these stories throughout the year.
The original … Read More ...
Anzac Day Activities for Kids
Anzac Day is basically the Australian and New Zealand equivalent of Memorial Day or Remembrance Day. Anzac stands for Australia New Zealand Army Corps, and it commemorates in particular the conflict at Gallipoli in World War I, though it’s generally … Read More ...
Upcycled Crafts to Make for Earth Day
Using upcycled materials in crafts and projects is a great idea any time of year, but it’s especially appropriate around Earth Day. (One of the most popular posts ever on my blog Our Daily Craft is a building challenge made … Read More ...
Earth Day Activities for Kids
I feel like I’ve written about Earth Day a lot, and that’s a good thing because it’s important to take some time to think about how humans are treating the earth and things we can do to help it.
We’ve … Read More ...
Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day
Poem in Your Pocket Day is April 18 (in 2024), and it’s a great time to bring some poetry into the classroom. I learned from the American Academy of Poets that the celebration began in New York City in 2002 … Read More ...
Celebrating World Book Day
World Book Day is an annual celebration of the written word that takes place on April 23 (the UK celebrates in March, which makes it not quite a world day, but still). This day was chosen because it was the … Read More ...
Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated in April as a way to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Arab Americans in our history and culture. The month hasn’t officially been recognized by the United States government, but many states mark … Read More ...
All About Austria for Kids
Austria is a mountainous, landlocked country in central Europe that was once part of the Holy Roman Empire. When archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was assassinated in 1914, the emperor declared war on Serbia, which ultimately led to … Read More ...
Learning about Bees for Kids
Spring in the Northern Hemisphere is a great time to talk about insects, especially pollinators, who are so important to the flowers and fruits that we all love so much. These bee learning activities and resources are great for a … Read More ...