Have you ever met a kid that didn’t like trains? I know I haven’t. Trains are fun and fascinating. They make cool chug chug noises and always seem like they are off to some new adventure. Even train tracks are filled with mystery and possibility. And as the holidays approach, trains become even more important as kids imagine magical trains that go all the way to the North Pole! If you are ... [ Read More ]
FREE Ribbon Awareness Activities for Kids
Today's world often times has too much tragedy and sadness. Yet we can take these challenges and use it to build empathy within our elementary and middle school students. I created this ribbon puzzle so you can use it to create ribbon awareness activities for your homeschool kids or classroom students. Plus they're a FREE download! It doesn't get much better than that. ;) This post contains ... [ Read More ]
Hot Chocolate Activities for Kids
Almost every kid I’ve met loves chocolate - especially a nice warm mug of hot cocoa. And after all, what’s not to like? Sweet and creamy, it's like a comforting hug in a mug. And although there really is no “bad” time of year to enjoy it, the winter months are absolutely MADE for hot chocolate. It is also the best time to bring some fun Hot Chocolate Activities into your elementary school or ... [ Read More ]
Veterans Day Activities & Books for Kids
Every year on November 11, United States citizens set aside a day - known as Veterans Day - to thank all the people in the military (past and current) for their service. It is a great opportunity to share with your elementary school or homeschool students what it means to be a veteran. And how important the military is in keeping our country safe. With these great Veterans Day activities, you’ll ... [ Read More ]
Turkey Activities for Kids {Plus Great Book Ideas Too!}
No Thanksgiving classroom would be complete without turkeys, so if you’re looking for turkey activities for your elementary or homeschool classroom, you’ve come to the right place. Turkeys are an iconic part of November in America. These wonderful birds are special to the American people. There is even a myth that Ben Franklin suggested the turkey as the national bird over the bald eagle. While ... [ Read More ]
Cat Activities for Kids
Kitties are special and many kids have a pet cat - making them a popular subject throughout the year. But when autumn and Halloween come around, it’s a great time for some fun cat activities for kids in your elementary or homeschool classroom. After all, next to the Jack-o-Lantern, black cats are an iconic symbol of Halloween. But whether you are in the mood for spooky, or just want to talk about ... [ Read More ]
Bat Activities for Kids
I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you when I say this. Kids love bats. They love to learn about them, draw them, and write about them. So when you can find a way to incorporate bats into your lesson plans, everyone wins. If you are looking for some great bat activities for kids in your elementary or homeschool classroom, you’ve come to the right place! Did you know there are over 1000 ... [ Read More ]
Owl Activities for Kids
Most kids think owls are awesome - and they are right! Truly, is there any bird as cool as the owl? These birds are so spooky and mysterious, the way they fly silently around hunting in the dark. Then they snatch their prey up in those giant talons. Not only that, they can turn their heads almost completely around! So if you’re looking for some great Owl Activities for Kids so you can incorporate ... [ Read More ]
FREE First Day of School Printable
When my son's teacher sent home an "about me" sheet on the night of open house telling us more about herself, I instantly knew what her gift was going to be on the first day of school. And that's exactly where the idea for this FREE first day of school printable was born! As you can tell in the image above, we affixed our tag to a Powerade and some blue suckers. But that is his teacher's ... [ Read More ]
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