Fruit is the go-to snack food in our home. It's healthy, it's delicious, and it has just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy my craving for sweet treats. My Fruit Sudoku Puzzles will challenge your children's critical thinking skills while enticing them to enjoy a wonderful variety of fruits. Sudoku is a great way to exercise your ... Continue Reading
M&M science rainbow {STEAM for kids}
Looking for a science activity that will mesmerize kids (and grownups!) of all ages? Want to add a bit of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) into your day? Then this M&M science rainbow is just the activity you need! Our family has done this activity so many times, and it never fails to impress me. It's always hard ... Continue Reading
Dinosaur Printables Pack with more than 70 dinosaur activities for kids!
Take a trip back in time to the prehistoric age with my Dinosaur Printables Pack. This pack is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts who will enjoy a variety of fun, engaging, and hands-on activities related to dinosaurs. What's in the Dinosaur Printables Pack? My Dinosaur Printables Pack contains 72 dinosaur-themed worksheets and ... Continue Reading
Dot sticker American flag craft for kids
This dot sticker American flag craft is not only super simple to do, it doubles as a great fine motor activity for 4th of July! Note: For more patriotic printables, see my 4th of July activities page. To make this dot sticker American flag craft, you will need: Simply have your children peel the stickers and place them onto a ... Continue Reading
Summer gross motor movement game {free printable}
Summer is here and the kids are home more. Do you have a plan to keep them busy and having fun? If you are looking for a simple way to get your kids moving, I have created a Summer Gross Motor Movement Game you can download and play whenever the kids need a movement break (or whenever they are driving you crazy). Note: You'll find more ... Continue Reading
Prepare your child for kindergarten by teaching them the alphabet
Do you have a child that will be entering kindergarten in the fall? Do you know what skills your child is expected to have mastered before starting school? Lots of educational organization have put together kindergarten readiness checklists to help parents gauge their child’s readiness and find ways to support their child to develop any ... Continue Reading
American flag suncatcher for 4th of July
Looking for a simple craft your kids can do to celebrate the upcoming 4th of July holiday? This American flag suncatcher craft supports fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and artistic development. Plus, kids get a kick out of seeing their artwork on display! Note: For more patriotic printables, see my 4th of July activities page. To make ... Continue Reading
Bubble STEM activities
I have been teaching STEAM (integrated science, technology, engineering, art, and math) classes for homeschoolers over the last two years. The classes are multi-age, and both years I offered a bubble STEM class that was well received by kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. After all, everyone loves bubbles! I've finally ... Continue Reading
Alphabet Zip Line {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
Today I am sharing super fun Alphabet Zip Line activity that combines letter learning, fine motor skills, physics, and fun! Note: This alphabet activity, and many more, are included in my book, 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet. To make an alphabet zip line, you will need the following: StringPrintable Montessori Alphabet Tiles ... Continue Reading
4th of July I Spy {free printables}
Looking for a fun and stimulating game to play for the 4th of July holiday? My 4th of July I Spy printables may be just what you need! Note: For more patriotic printables, see my 4th of July activities page. There are a total of three printable games in the 4th of July I Spy download, with three different levels of difficulty. ... Continue Reading
