I am not a fan of insects - at least not when I find them in my home. But I do find insects quite fascinating to learn about. And insects are such a crucial part of our global ecosystem and food chain. This week I've put together a set of Insects Coloring Pages to spark interest in these fascinating creatures. I hope your children will enjoy ... Continue Reading
Tower Building STEAM Challenge
As a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) enthusiast, I love giving my kids open-ended challenges where they need to use their own creativity and ingenuity to solve a problem. Here's a Tower Building challenge I gave to my kids - and that your children might enjoy as well! Tower Building Challenge Directions Your ... Continue Reading
Hands-on history: Send your kids on an archeological dig!
I never really enjoyed history when I was in school. The subject always felt dry and boring to me. It wasn't until I started homeschooling my kids that I realized how fun learning history could be. We read stories, visit museums, and find hands-on ways to bring history to life. Thanks to all this, history is my daughter's favorite subject right ... Continue Reading
Games for kids to play with friends and relatives by video chat
So the world completely changed in the last few weeks and now many of us are physically separated from friends and relatives. Kids are feeling bored and upset at not being able to see their friends and loved ones. But thanks to the ubiquitousness of video chat technology (such as Skype, Zoom, and Facetime), there are plenty of ways to keep kids ... Continue Reading
Easter Drawing Pages
Today I'm debuting a brand new type of printable I've never shared before - and I'm doing it with an Easter twist: my Easter Drawing Pages! I designed these for budding artists who would like to draw nice things but may still need some support to get the proportions right. These pages will help kids draw bunnies, chicks, baskets, and Easter ... Continue Reading
Mess-free Earth paintings
With Earth Day coming up on April 22, these mess-free Earth paintings would be a great craft to do with young children this year. Note: For more kids-friendly ideas to celebrate Earth Day, see my Earth Day Activities for Kids page. To make these mess-free Earth paintings, you'll need the following materials: Start by ... Continue Reading
Easter Preschool Math Pack
Easter is coming up quickly, so I have been working as fast as I can to get my Easter Preschool Math Pack available for download. I would have loved having this pack when my kids were in preschool! While this pack has been available as part of my Easter Printables Bundle for a little while, it is now available to be purchased on its own. This ... Continue Reading
Easter Measurement Activity
We are starting to get into the Easter spirit. My kids are already talking about the eggs they will dye and the scavenger hunt they will complete to find their baskets on Easter morning. But I can't let a major holiday approach without sneaking some learning in as well! That's why today I am releasing my Easter Measurement Activity Pack. ... Continue Reading
DIY plantable seed paper (makes a great gift!)
A few years ago we received an awesome Paper Recycling kit. We've made a few batches of paper with it, including one set of paper with beautiful nature accents. But I'd always had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to make some plantable seed paper. Have you heard of it? Plantable seed paper is paper a bit thicker than typical ... Continue Reading
Easter Printables Bundle
What's the best part of Easter for you? Decorating eggs? Hunting for Easter eggs? Eating all the chocolate?!? I love all those things. But I also love using Easter as a learning opportunity. There's so much you can do with Easter eggs. And you can turn an egg hunt into reading practice if you set up a scavenger hunt. Of course, I ... Continue Reading
