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Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

Snowflakes I Spy

My kids have been asking me to take them to see snow. We live in California at less than 100 feet in elevation from the sea. So we won't be seeing snow at our home anytime soon. But my kids have dreams of making a snowman. I suppose we'll have to plan a getaway to the mountains sometime. :-) In the meantime, I've created a Snowflakes ... Continue Reading

Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Watercolor painting on paper towels

I think the idea for this art project arose one day when I had our liquid watercolors out to do another activity. Whenever I pull out liquid watercolors, I always bring out the paper towels as well to quickly mop up any spills. Well, in soaking up a tiny spill I noticed how pretty the liquid watercolor paint looked on the paper towel. So I ... Continue Reading

Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Happy Snowmen Coloring Pages {free printables}

One of my favorite snow activities has always been to make a snowman. In fact, my kids have been begging me to take them to the snow so they can build one. I don't know when we will have that opportunity, so for the time being we'll have to be content with my newest printable: Happy Snowmen Coloring Pages. The seven jolly snowmen featured in ... Continue Reading

Toddler

Valentine’s Day Toddler Skills Pack

I've always thought Valentine's Day is such a sweet holiday to celebrate with toddlers, because toddlers can be so full of love. Who doesn't enjoy a hug from a toddler or a toddler-made card? Today I'm excited to release my Valentine's Day Toddler Skills Pack specifically filled with activities for toddlers. Toddlers will enjoy the ... Continue Reading

Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

Arctic Unit Study Bundle

I adore learning about the Arctic. I find it fascinating to understand how animals have adapted to living in such harsh winter conditions. While many animals migrate out of the Arctic during the dark and cold winter months, other animals live in the Arctic year round. These animals have to stay warm in sub-freezing temperatures. They have to ... Continue Reading

Toddler

Arctic Animals Toddler Skills Pack

I am fascinated by the Arctic region of the world, where plants and animals spend much of their lives in very cold temperatures with little sunlight. Temperatures in the Arctic can drop to as low as -90 degrees F (-68 degrees C). And to think I find it cold when it hits 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) here in California! Today I'm thrilled to ... Continue Reading

Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Christmas Scavenger Hunt {free printable}

Today I've put together a fun Christmas Scavenger Hunt activity your kids will enjoy this December. You can use my scavenger hunt while taking a walk through the mall or simply while searching around your home. Kids will enjoy searching for Christmas trees, reindeer, elves, presents, candy canes, and much more. I've put together two different ... Continue Reading

Toddler

Christmas Toddler Skills Pack

Today I'm releasing my Christmas Toddler Skills Pack to bring some Christmas learning and joy to your toddler-age children. This pack features bold and beautiful Christmas imagery, including Christmas trees, reindeer, stockings, presents, and Santa Claus! In this download you will find more than 60 pages of activities for your little ones. ... Continue Reading

Hey there, I’m Katie!

I help busy parents and teachers engage children in high-interest, hands-on activities that make learning fun, easy, and natural.

After completing a master’s degree in education and a PhD in child development, I became a homeschooling mom to two curious kids.

I soon discovered that my teaching superpower is the ability to take any topic and uplevel it with developmentally appropriate, engaging, hands-on activities!

Now I’m dedicated to making YOU the hero by helping you share high-quality learning activities with your children and students.

Learn more about me and what I do HERE.

Thank you so much, Katie! I was able to use the body part bingo with my pre-k/kindergarten co-op and it was a huge hit with all the kids as we have fun learning about the basics of human anatomy. Perfect addition to our class!!
Tracey J.
Your resources rank at the top of the list! As a retired teacher I am loving the printables for my grandchildren. Wish I had this available in the classroom. Thank you for sharing them. I know you have spent hours on them and letting us use them is truly a gift.
Darby T.
I just purchased your book, 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet. To say I am soooooo excited, is an understatement. I have taught for many years, but your book has brought even more, new insight and excitement about learning and teaching the alphabet! I can’t wait for the new year to begin!
Julie D.
I work with special needs preschool students who are also ESL. Your printables are a great resource for my classroom. The themes support their vocabulary development and the level of skills is adaptable for my students’ range of abilities. The children never tire of your materials and the adults all think your artwork is so cute. You save me so much time so that I can focus better on the children rather than searching out materials. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Carol S.
I have so many of your printables saved already and we are looking forward to a great year of home preschooling with a patchwork of resources from creative people like you!
Steph G.

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