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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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