Some of the most popular games in our house right now are search games. What are search games? Search games, as we play them, are a fun hide-and-seek game that allows kids to practice skills such as letters, numbers, shapes, colors, sight words, math facts, and much more. I have now created a fully customizable set of six different ... Continue Reading
Pirate sensory bin and small world play
My kids and I had so much fun learning about pirates during our recent homeschool pirate unit. I always like to include a sensory activity in our unit studies, so it was natural that I would create a pirate sensory bin for my kids. Unlike many of the other sensory bins I have created, however, this one was set up as both a sensory bin and ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin outlines {free printables}
Sometimes when you are doing an art project, the only thing you want or need is a simple outline illustration. Indeed, it was that sentiment that led me to create these pumpkin outlines printables. Note: For more pumpkin activities and fall-themed printables, see my Halloween activities for Kids page and ... Continue Reading
Mason jar jack-o-lanterns
These mason jar jack-o-lanterns were surprisingly easy to create, and they make an awesome Halloween craft for kids and grownups alike. Our mason jar jack-o-lanterns are currently adorning the table in our entryway, and I expect they'll make an appearance on our front porch for Halloween. These are going to be a fun Halloween decoration for years ... Continue Reading
Bat crafts for Halloween
With Halloween approaching, Halloween imagery is starting to appear in our neighborhood. Witches, spiders, ghosts, skeletons, and bats are all around. Get into the season with these super fun Halloween bat crafts your kids can make! Note: For more kid-friendly Halloween activities see my Halloween Activities for ... Continue Reading
Halloween sensory bin
This Halloween sensory bin was one I put together last year. However, we did it so close to Halloween that I didn't have a chance to share it before the holiday. Nonetheless, I'm excited to share our bin this year because it was really beautiful and my kids had so much fun with it. Plus, as my kids get older - QBoy is 5 and XGirl will also ... Continue Reading
Jack-o-Lantern Printable Pack with more than 70 Halloween worksheets and activities for kids!
I love Halloween! In fact, I love it so much that I have updated not only my Halloween Printable Pack, but I also updated my other Halloween-themed pack, my Jack-o-Lantern Printable Pack! Now this pack has even more activities to entertain and educate your children! My Jack-o-Lantern Printable Pack is for all the pumpkin ... Continue Reading
Books about pirates for kids
Looking for children's book about pirates? During our pirate unit, we read a number of fun books about pirates for kids. Below I review 11 books about pirates that include both non-fiction and fiction selections. The non-fiction books offer a great look at the history of pirates. The fiction books, on the other hand, provide a ... Continue Reading
Not-so-scary monster crafts
Lots of kids go through a phase where they start to "see" monsters everywhere, especially at night when they are alone in their rooms. Having them create their own monsters may be a great way to desensitize them. But even if your kids aren't afraid of monsters, engaging in these monster crafts and activities is a fun way to prepare for ... Continue Reading
Halloween Do-a-Dot Printables
It's October, which means we've got Halloween on the brain! My kids have been asking to put up our Halloween decorations for weeks already. :-) I've been getting ready by updating my old Halloween printables. . . and creating some new Halloween printables too! Today I'm sharing my updated Halloween Do-a-Dot Printables pack with more than ... Continue Reading
