Ideas and resources
Dominica is different from the Dominican Republic (which we’ll get to soon); it’s an island in the Caribbean largely colonized by the French and praised for its amazing natural environment. Let’s learn more about Dominica!
Dominica is part … Read More ...
If you’re looking for a super fun classroom activity for the days before holiday break, you’re having a bunch of kids over for Christmas who you need to entertain, or you just want a cool family game night idea with … Read More ...
One holiday tradition that I still do with my teenage daughter, even though we’ve never had a lot of holiday traditions, is decorating a gingerbread house. We use a kit rather than making gingerbread from scratch, and sometimes have a … Read More ...
Winter break is a great break from our everyday routines, but it can be tricky to keep the kids entertained because it’s generally not the best weather. On the rare occasions we get snow it’s usually awfully cold, so my … Read More ...
If you live somewhere that gets snow (and really even if you don’t!) you might want to incorporate some snowman learning activities when it’s cold outside. There are lots of fun snowman themed worksheets and activities so let’s dig into … Read More ...
I started to call this post educational gifts to make for kids, but it’s really more about things that can help you and them express your creativity, explore the world and have fun together. These are great to make for … Read More ...
Djibouti is officially the Republic of Djibouti and it is a country on the Horn of Africa that is heavily influenced by Arabic and French traditions (and those are the nation’s two official languages). Let’s learn more about Djibouti!
I shared some ideas about celebrating the winter solstice with kids, but I wanted to share a cute book on the subject as well. The Littlest Solstice Tree by Lisa Varchol Perron and illustrated by Ahya Kim talks about the … Read More ...
Every year my daughter’s school does a holiday market where the kids (I think it’s either first or second grade that does it) make the things they sell and the proceeds go toward holiday gifts and food for those in … Read More ...
In the winter there aren’t as many natural materials to work with and learn about in a lot of the world. But if you live where there are deciduous trees, you’ll always be able to find pinecones, so let’s do … Read More ...
Kwanzaa is a modern holiday that was designed deliberately to provide African Americans in the United States (and Blacks around the world) a deeper connection to African culture. The first celebration began on Dec. 26, 1966, and was inspired by … Read More ...
When I write these nations of the world posts, I start by Googling the country, which usually leads me first to Wikipedia for basic facts. But the official website for the country came up just below, and I love the … Read More ...
This time of year Christmas trees are starting to pop up all over (if they haven’t already been up for a month!) so it feels like a good time to share some trivia and fun facts about Christmas trees. Share … Read More ...
The winter solstice happens on Dec. 21 (as I write this in 2025, anyway) in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s sort of the real beginning of the holiday season. It marks the beginning of the coldest season, but it’s also … Read More ...
It might not seem that important for kids to learn map skills these days, unless you like to hike or do things outdoors where there might not be internet access. But kids still like looking at maps and learning how … Read More ...