Space is still one of my favorite subjects to learn about. The vastness of the universe simply boggles my mind. Because I love space so much, I have created a lot of space-related printables over the years. In fact, I've created so many that I put them into a bundle! Since my interest in space lives on, I have decided to add another printable ... Continue Reading
30+ kid-friendly activities to do outdoors this summer
With summer weather here, it's the perfect time to get outside and PLAY! Kids benefit from ample time in the outdoors, especially when they can breathe fresh air and exercise their bodies with lots of movement. The outdoors is also a great place to explore different sensory experiences. Below you will find more than 30 kid-friendly activities ... Continue Reading
Fire Fighter Toddler Skills Pack
When my son was little, he went through a phase where he was obsessed with fire fighters. I still remember that all the gifts he got for his birthday one year were related to fire fighters in one way or another. In fact, I'd be very curious to know what percentage of kids go through a fire fighter / fire truck phase during the toddler and ... Continue Reading
Color mixing with colored ice cubes
I have always loved bright colors. Reds, corals, yellows, purples. . . bright colors cheer me up! Maybe that is why I have always loved color mixing activities so much. The opportunity to play with beautiful, bright colors and mix them to create new colors still gives me such delight even as a grown up. This activity involves color mixing ... Continue Reading
4th of July Roll & Cover Math Games {free printables}
America's Independence Day is celebrated on July 4. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed independence from Great Britain and its king. It took several more years and a lot of fighting until independence was finally won, but July 4 is the day we celebrate our country's birth. As ... Continue Reading
Why learning colors and shapes is so important for young children
Do you ever wonder why we put so much emphasis in the toddler and preschool years on teaching colors and shapes? I mean, why put so much focus on colors and shapes rather than letters and numbers? In this post I explain why learning colors and shapes is so important for young children. I also share plenty of ideas for teaching children to ... Continue Reading
Ocean Fine Motor Pack
I’ve been in love with ocean animals ever since my children and I did an Ocean Unit Study a few years back. And we've been blessed to have had the opportunity to visit some wonderful aquariums, both in California and in Hawaii. So today I’m happy to be adding to my collection of ocean printables with my Ocean Fine Motor Pack. The ... Continue Reading
Spelling practice in kinetic sand
Spelling practice can get tedious you do the same thing over and over again. In our homeschool, we use the All About Spelling program from All About Learning Press. While we like the program quite a bit, it can be helpful to mix things up from time to time and practice spelling in with new materials. This way, spelling practice ... Continue Reading
Gardening Sudoku {free printables}
We are well into spring and gardens have been blooming all over. My dream is to start a little raised garden in our backyard to grow some of our own organic fruits and vegetables. There's something very calming and satisfying about getting your hands into the dirt and seeing the results of your efforts pay off with healthy food for your family. ... Continue Reading
Counting syllables using miniature objects
A syllable is "a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word." Do young children need to know this definition? No. Do young children need to know how to identify and count the number of syllables in a word? Yes! Note: For more early language and ... Continue Reading
