Today I'm sharing a simple and adorable heart suncatcher craft your kids can make for Valentine's Day. For more Valentine crafts and learning activities, see my Valentine Activities for Kids page. To make these cute heart suncatchers, you will need the following materials: Liquid watercolor paintPlastic dropperCoffee ... Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Pack
Valentine's Day is all about love and friendship. While adults may celebrate the romantic aspect of the holiday, Valentine's Day is a great opportunity for children to practice qualities such as caring for others and being a good friend. This year I've added to my collection of Valentine printables with my Valentine's Day Fine Motor ... Continue Reading
Chinese New Year Sudoku {free printables}
This year, Chinese New Year begins on Friday, February 16 and we will be welcoming in the Year of the Dog. So with Chinese New Year fast approaching, I have decided to share a Chinese New Year Sudoku game your children can enjoy. Sudoku is a great way to exercise your child's brain with fun, engaging, puzzles that stimulate critical ... Continue Reading
Arctic Animals 3-Part Cards {Montessori}
I am so excited to finally have finished this set of Arctic Animals 3-Part Cards. This is the printable I needed - but didn't have access to - several years ago when my kids and I did our Arctic Unit study. These Montessori-style 3-part cards assist children with learning and identifying 14 different common Arctic animals. They are perfect for ... Continue Reading
Books about animals in winter
How do animals cope when temperatures drop and sunlight hours decrease in winter? This collection of books about animals in winter will teach children all the different ways animals get through the winter, from migrating to storing extra food to developing a thicker coat to hibernating until spring. Note: For more winter printables ... Continue Reading
Arctic Animals Montessori Book
Creating this Arctic Animals Montessori Book has seriously been on my to-do list for the last 3 or 4 years. Every winter I tell myself, "This is the year I'm going to make it!" and every year it never happens. Or at least, that was the case until this year. I have finally completed this project and can check it off my to-do list. :-) You see, ... Continue Reading
10+ Arctic small world sensory play ideas
Studying the Arctic with your children this year? Building an Arctic small world sensory habitat is a fantastic way for children to assimilate the information they have been learning about the Arctic and to demonstrate their understanding. I loved watching my children engage in pretend play with their Arctic small world habitat. It allowed me to ... Continue Reading
Arctic Animals Fine Motor Pack
I've been fascinated with Arctic animals ever since my children and I did an Arctic unit study a few years back. So today I'm happy to be adding to my collection of Arctic printables with my Arctic Animals Fine Motor Pack. The development of fine motor skills is so crucial for children's development and success in learning and in life. Fine ... Continue Reading
30+ Arctic animal crafts
Looking for some cool Arctic animal craft ideas for your kids? Look no further than the 30+ Arctic animal crafts below featuring polar bears, orcas, walruses, Arctic foxes, snowy owls, narwhals, puffins, caribou, harp seals and beluga whales. These kid friendly Arctic animal crafts utilize a variety of craft supplies, so you are sure to find ... Continue Reading
Montessori Christmas 3-Part Cards
Christmas is just around the corner, and my Montessori-style Christmas 3-Part Cards are perfect for building Christmas-related vocabulary and reading skills in young children. Download these nomenclature cards today and you can be using them within minutes! Note: For more Christmas printables your kids will love, see my Christmas ... Continue Reading
