When it comes to kids, I believe the best gift they can give someone at the holidays is a homemade one. So that's a big part of why I love these DIY Christmas Cards that kids can make to spread some holiday cheer to friends and family. Note: For more awesome Christmas ideas, see my Christmas Activities for ... Continue Reading
Printable Halloween Hand Puppets for Kids
These Halloween Hand Puppets came out so cute, I could pinch myself! I put these together one day while my kids were gone, and when they came home they immediately wanted to see what I was working on and give the puppets a try for themselves. Which was lucky for me, as I needed some hand models for my photos. :-) Note: For more ... Continue Reading
Build a Jack-o-Lantern with this Cute Pumpkin Printable
Carving pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns is a fun Halloween tradition our family engages in each year. Of course, once the pumpkin is carved, it never lasts more than a day or two before turning into a rotten, moldy mess. So what is a parent to do when their child wants to make jack-o-lanterns well before Halloween? I've got a ... Continue Reading
Build a 3D rainbow {measurement activity with free printable}
In looking for a rainbow activity to do with my kids, I saw a cute 3D rainbow. I decided to take this idea and turn it into a way for my kids to practice some basic measurement skills. (I also made a printable that I'm sharing here today.) The idea to make a printable was inspired partly by the fact that I did not have construction paper in all ... Continue Reading
Pins in a Bottle: An Activity to Learn about Air Pressure
What's something that surrounds us all the time but we hardly ever notice or think about it? Air! In fact, air is pressing on us all the time. And 'air pressure' is what we call the weight of the air molecules pressing down on everything on earth. This 'Pins in a Bottle' activity provides a quick and simple way to demonstrate the ... Continue Reading
Easy seed medallions fine motor craft for kids
I've been sharing a number of activities we did to learn about seeds. This seed medallions craft was a fun way to incorporate seeds into an arts and crafts project. It was also a great way to build fine motor skills. Note: For more seed activities your kids will love, see my Botany Unit Study page. To make our seed medallions, I ... Continue Reading
Children’s Books About Music
Music inspires, motivates, and moves us. It dares us to think big and to pursue our dreams. It can even tell the stories in our hearts when words aren't enough. Here are 15 children's books about music and the way music can affect our lives. I hope you enjoy sharing these books with the young people in your life. Music Is... by Brandon ... Continue Reading
Road Numbers printable for learning how to write numbers
A few years ago I published a set of Road Letters printables that has been insanely popular. In fact, it quickly became one of the most popular downloads on my site. I figured if kids enjoy driving cars on road letters, they would have just as much fun driving cars on road numbers, and they could learn how to write numbers at the same ... Continue Reading
Crystallized snowflakes
With winter now in full swing, we are stuck indoors on many days. Even though it doesn't snow where we live, I've been trying to bring some of the magic of winter to my kids. These crystallized snowflakes were a great opportunity to appreciate the magic of snow, create a beautiful craft, AND see some science in action all at the same ... Continue Reading
Do you need to have a space in your home dedicated just to homeschool activities?
Are you new to homeschooling? Are you worried about having space in your home to homeschool your children? These concerns are commonly expressed by families just transitioning into homeschool. Parents – especially those still operating with a school mindset – may think that learning happens best in a classroom. This notion can provoke stress ... Continue Reading
