Summer seems like the perfect time to think about (or visit!) the zoo, but it’s great to add in a zoo-themed unit or a fun zoo day or week any time of year. Here are some fun printables, activities and … Read More ...
Book Review: How to Build Your Own Country
I think most kids think about what it would be like to run their own country from time to time, and How to Build Your Own Country by Valerie Wyatt helps kids to do just that, whether their nation is … Read More ...
Ocean Unit Studies and Activities
It seems like summer is the perfect time to learn about the ocean, and you can even use some ocean-themed printables in the car or plane if you’re traveling to the ocean (I did that once with the printables from … Read More ...
Learn about Bangladesh for Kids
Bangladesh, officially the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is an south Asian nation and the eighth-biggest country in the world. Let’s learn more about this country, where the main ethnic group and language are both called Bengali.
Bangladesh Basics
Bangladesh is … Read More ...
Fourth of July Crafts and Projects
Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays are lots of fun to make crafts for, and pretty easy to plan for since anything red, white and blue looks like it’s made for the holiday.
I’ve shared a lot of crafts… Read More ...
Activities to Do While Camping with Kids
I am not much of a camper, and the only camping I’ve done with my daughter is going to the lodge at the Girl Scout camp (which is indoors and climate controlled).
But I know a lot of people like … Read More ...
Book Review: Only in America Activity Book
Summer in the United States is a common time for road trips, and it’s a great time for activities for kids to do in the car and learning about states you might be visiting on your travels.
Learning about Flag Day for Kids
Flag Day is sort of a weird holiday, but it celebrates the adoption of the official American flag back on June 14, 1777. Of course the flag has changed a lot through the years, because although there have always been … Read More ...
Road Trip Printables
It feels like that time of year when people are starting to play and/or go on road trips, so it’s time for a roundup of ideas for things to do in the car.
I’ve shared some printables for roads trips… Read More ...
Gardening Activities for Kids
I have started volunteering at our local botanical garden, and it’s so fun to do activities with the kids and show them all the different things that grow there. Whether you’re gardening at home or at school, getting kids involved … Read More ...
Bluey Activities and Crafts
I know a lot of older kids watch Bluey, but my daughter never really has, so I’m a bit behind on all the love for this Australian series about a family of dogs. I’ve actually seen most of the Bluey … Read More ...
Learn about Bahrain for Kids
Bahrain, officially the kingdom of Bahrain, is an island nation in West Asia that sits in the Persian Gulf. It’s composed of both natural and man-made islands, which gives you a chance to talk about how man-made islands are made … Read More ...
Butterfly Learning Activities and Crafts
Butterflies are starting to show up where I live, and my daughter and I are excited to volunteer this summer at the butterfly house at our local botanical garden. She already knows a lot about butterflies, but for the rest … Read More ...
Fun End of the School Year Activities for the Classroom
I’ve written a lot over the years about different ways to mark the end of the school year, from printable award ribbons to making books, writing memories on stars, counting down to the end of the year, and … Read More ...
Patriotic Crafts for Kids
With Memorial Day right around the corner, it feels like we are hitting patriotic crafting season in the United States. We happen to have lots of patriotic holidays during the summer, so anything red, white and blue fits right in. … Read More ...