Halloween is just a few days away, which means many homes will soon be inundated with way more candy than any child should actually consume. :-) If you are looking for ways to use leftover candy for learning instead of eating, I've compiled a list of more than 20 fun and educational ideas below. I'm talking about using candy to teach colors, ... Continue Reading
Halloween Scavenger Hunt {free printable}
Today I've put together a fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt activity your kids will enjoy this October. You can use my scavenger hunt while taking a daytime walk about the neighborhood or while trick-or-treating at night. If you've got a child who is afraid of things like spiders and skeletons, use the scavenger hunt as a friendly way to show them ... Continue Reading
Mummy lantern mason jar craft for Halloween
This mummy lantern craft is super cute but also super simple to make. My kids (ages 7 and 8) loved making these mummies, but even toddlers can successfully make a mason jar mummy lantern. Pop a small light source inside and these will look wonderful on your front porch or windowsill this Halloween! Note: For more kid-friendly Halloween ... Continue Reading
Montessori Halloween 3-Part Cards
Halloween is just around the corner, and my Halloween 3-Part Cards are perfect for building Halloween-related vocabulary and reading skills in young children. Note: For more Halloween printables, see my Halloween Activities for Kids page. My Halloween 3-part cards include the following images: pumpkinpumpkin ... Continue Reading
The Dancing Ghost {Halloween STEAM activity for kids}
This dancing ghost Halloween STEAM activity is so simple but very effective. I used this activity for a homeschool Halloween STEAM class I taught last year. I mean, who doesn't like the challenge of making a ghost dance using nothing but a bit of static electricity?!? All you need are a few simple materials. And while it may look like magic, ... Continue Reading
Jack-o-Lantern I Spy {free printables}
What's the best part about Halloween? For some, it's dressing up in costume. For others, it's going trick-or-treating. And for others still, it is carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns! Jack-o-lanterns were first brought to the United States by Irish immigrants in the 1800s. And here's a fun fact: Did you know that the original Jack-o-Lanterns ... Continue Reading
Halloween Fine Motor Pack
Every year for the last several years I have created new Halloween printables to share and distribute in the weeks leading up to Halloween. I'm excited to announce the release of my first new Halloween printable of the year: My Halloween Fine Motor Pack! This pack uses lots of photographs of kid-friendly Halloween items including pumpkins, ... Continue Reading
Forest Animals Sudoku {free printables}
I've always been a bit enchanted with the idea of forest animals. I find it fascinating to learn how they hibernate through the winter and wake in the spring needing to eat. I've put together a free printable Forest Animals Sudoku game for your animal-loving children to enjoy. Sudoku is a great way to exercise your child's brain with ... Continue Reading
Fall leaves mixed media artwork
In my opinion, the reds, oranges, yellows, and golds of fall are the most beautiful colors on earth. I absolutely love fall leaves! This mixed media art project celebrates the arrival of fall with an image of gorgeous leaves set against the shadow of a tree trunk. The rich colors of the fall leaves are created with solid tempera paints. This ... Continue Reading
Sink or float? A hands-on density activity for kids
I have been teaching STEAM (integrated science, technology, engineering, art, and math) classes for homeschoolers over the last two years. My classes often incorporate a wide range of ages learning a particular topic together with as much open-ended exploration as possible. One class I will be teaching this year is focused on the concept of ... Continue Reading
