This Christmas STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activity combines art and science to "grow" a lovely holiday wreath. If you haven't done this activity before, I guarantee you the kids will LOVE it. (And some of the adults may not be able to get enough of this either!) As your children make their candy wreaths, they will ... Continue Reading
Arctic Animals gross motor movement game {free printable}
Winter is a great time to learn about the animals that live in the Arctic. If you are planning an Arctic Animals unit this year, grab a copy of my free Arctic Animals Gross Motor Movement Game to provide a fun learning break for your kids focused on how different Arctic animals move. Playing the Arctic Animals Gross Motor Movement Game is a ... Continue Reading
Christmas STEAM: Build a cornstarch block Christmas tree
Although I often associate Christmas with arts and crafts, I have been working to bring more STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities to our holiday routine. The Christmas STEAM activity I'm sharing today incorporates both art and engineering in a fun activity that our whole family enjoyed as part of a family learning ... Continue Reading
Christmas Fine Motor Pack
The development of fine motor skills is so crucial for children's development and success in learning and in life. Fine motor skills develop along a continuum, and are important for mastering tasks such as tying one's shoes, buttoning up a shirt, and writing letters. With my Christmas Fine Motor Pack, you can continue to support the ... Continue Reading
Christmas STEAM: Christmas Peeps Science Experiment
Peeps are a classic holiday candy. Although I believe the first peeps were created for Easter, now there are Peeps available for virtually all the major holidays, including Christmas. While peeps are full of sugar and gelatin - and they are terrible for your health! - they are also great for doing science experiments. If you would ... Continue Reading
Christmas gross motor movement game {free printable}
As the weather gets colder and kids spend more time indoors, finding ways to keep them active and moving can get challenging. But today I've got a new printable that can help! My Christmas Gross Motor Movement Game is a great way to get kids moving and while bringing a bit of fun to your day. Note: For more ... Continue Reading
Snowflake scratch art using DIY scratch art paper
I have seen a lot of posts about making DIY scratch art paper, and it has been on my to do list for a long time. But I never got around to it, probably because it involves pulling out my paints, which always make a mess and involve a lot of clean up. But then I discovered I could use Kwikstix Thin Stix solid tempera paints to make DIY scratch ... Continue Reading
Thanksgiving I Spy
It's time to get ready for Thanksgiving. Can you find a pilgrim? Can you find a turkey? Can you find the corn? How well can your children find all the pictures hiding in my Thanksgiving I Spy printable? Note: For more Thanksgiving printables your kids will love, see my Thanksgiving Activities for Kids page. There are a total of ... Continue Reading
Books about the Pilgrims for kids
As Thanksgiving approaches, everyone will be talking about the Pilgrims who settled in the new world. But how much do your children actually know about the Pilgrims? Below I have reviewed nine different children's books about the Pilgrims. These books are focused on the voyage the Pilgrims made on the Mayflower from England to the new world, the ... Continue Reading
Halloween gross motor movement game {free printable}
Today I've got a new printable: my Halloween Gross Motor Movement Game! This game is a perfect way to give children a fun movement break in the middle of the day. And these Halloween inspired movements will have kids walking, pouncing, crawling, and gliding with glee! Note: For more Halloween printables, see my Halloween ... Continue Reading
