Long-time readers will know that I love creating educational printables to share here at Gift of Curiosity. Over time, I have created a number of Christmas printables to share with my readers. And if you are like me, you love finding free printables to use with your kids. Today I have compiled a list of over 100 free Christmas printables you can ... Continue Reading
Rainbow Writing {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
Everyone loves rainbows, right? And lots of little kids enjoy drawing rainbows over and over. This activity takes advantage of children's natural love for rainbows to get them practicing correct letter formation over and over. The next installment in my 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet Series is an activity called Rainbow Writing. I ... Continue Reading
Craft stick reindeer {Christmas craft}
Reindeer have become symbolic of Christmas. Kids will love making this adorable craft stick reindeer to brighten your home this Christmas. Hang them on the tree or display them on a shelf. No matter where you place them, these craft stick reindeers will add some Christmas cheer. Note: For more Christmas activities your ... Continue Reading
Find the crayon resist letters {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
This activity takes a bit of prep work, but it's worth it. You'll be glad you tried this when your child discovers the first "magical" letter, gets a huge smile on her face, and then races to find more letters on the paper. The next installment in my 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet Series is an activity called Find the Crayon Resist ... Continue Reading
Christmas tree ribbon craft and math activity
I like doing holiday crafts. I also like sneaking some learning opportunities in when we do holiday crafts, which is what I did when my kids and I completed this Christmas tree ribbon craft. This activity is a great way to work on measurement, ordering objects by length, and even fine motor skills. Enjoy! Note: For more ... Continue Reading
Shaving cream letters {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
Shaving cream seems to be a staple material in early childhood classrooms, no? I buy cans of shaving cream at the Dollar Store and keep them handy for activities like this one, which is a great way to combine letter learning practice with sensory play. The next installment in my 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet ... Continue Reading
Kid-made ornament filled with sand
It is our family's custom to decorate the house for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving. Since we are all home that day - and we don't like heading out to the Black Friday sales - we spend the Friday after Thanksgiving setting up our tree, hanging the lights, and listening to Christmas music to put us in a holiday mood. My kids love ... Continue Reading
Making letters with straws and play dough {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
If your child enjoys play dough, he or she will love the activity I'm featuring in today's installment of my 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet Series. With a ball of play dough and some cut up straw pieces, your child will be learning letters and developing fine motor skills while having a lot of fun. I call today's activity making ... Continue Reading
10 simple corn crafts for kids this fall
Fall is corn harvesting time! It's also the perfect time to do a corn unit study, cook up some Indian corn popcorn, or just make some fun corn crafts. Below are 10 simple and fun corn crafts for kids that are just perfect for fall. Note: For more corn activities, see my Corn Unit Study page. Dot painted corn craft from ... Continue Reading
Indian corn popcorn in your microwave
A local farm not too far from us hosts a Harvest Festival each fall. One of the activities at the festival involves having the kids wander into the corn field to pick their own Indian corn right off the stalk. My kids harvested several ears of Indian corn at last fall's festival, and after waiting a month or two for the corn to dry, we ... Continue Reading
