This toilet paper mummies game is a classic Halloween activity. I was really excited to be able to introduce it to my kids now that they are old enough that they are willing to let me completely cover them in toilet paper from head to toe. Note: For more fun Halloween ideas, see my Halloween activities for ... Continue Reading
Montessori-inspired letter pin punching pages {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
The Montessori philosophy of education is, in my opinion, really brilliant. Although we are starting to move away from Montessori a bit as my kids get older, I have been very inspired by and impressed with many of the ideas that have come out of Montessori education. One of those ideas is pin punching. Pin punching involves using a push pin ... Continue Reading
Easy fall math: Measuring the circumference of a pumpkin
This is a super easy fall math activity for kids. All you need is one or more pumpkins, some string, a pair of scissors, and a tape measure. With these tools, your kids will be ready to estimate the circumference of a pumpkin and learn a few math skills as they do! Note: You'll find more fall learning resources on my Fall Activities for ... Continue Reading
Easy fall science: Pumpkin decomposition experiment
Two years ago, my kids and I placed our jack-o-lanterns into the backyard after Halloween to watch them decompose. Last year, we decided to build upon that activity by conducting a pumpkin decomposition experiment. For a science activity to be categorized as an "experiment" rather than a "demonstration," it is important to vary one or more ... Continue Reading
Letter Puzzles {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
Neither of my children have ever been particularly fond of puzzles. So that is why I was surprised - in a good way! - to see them enjoy these letter puzzles so much. In fact, they both kept asking to do "another one" and "another one." With any luck, your children will enjoy my letter puzzles as much as mine did! Therefore, the next ... Continue Reading
Describe a pumpkin using all five senses {fall science + free printable}
One of the ways I like to challenge my kids as little scientists is to have them describe objects with as rich of detail as possible. Describing the properties of objects is also an important learning objective in science classrooms. Below I share a fun fall activity that uses a pumpkin to develop these important scientific ... Continue Reading
Ghost bubbles {Halloween science and fun}
It is not every day that my kids and I do an activity so amazing that I keep saying things like, "Wow!" and "So cool!" and "Holy cow!" over and over. Nonetheless, that is exactly what happened last Halloween when we made these AWESOME ghost bubbles. What are ghost bubbles? They are opaque bubbles filled with fog rather than air. (The "fog" is ... Continue Reading
Alphabet crayon rubbings {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
For young children, learning letters should be fun. There are so many creative ways to teach letters to kids that there's just no excuse for making letter learning boring! If you are stuck for ideas on how to make letter learning fun, you are in luck. Each week I am sharing another fun idea for teaching the alphabet in ... Continue Reading
Halloween Bingo game {free printable}
Halloween is approaching! If you'd like to engage the kids in some Halloween fun that doesn't involve candy or costumes, my free Halloween Bingo game may be just the thing you need! In fact, playing Halloween Bingo can be quite educational. They learn to listen well, match pictures, and read words (if they are old enough). And did you know ... Continue Reading
Magic Appearing Letters {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
For kids, learning the alphabet has the potential to be quite boring. But I don’t like boring. I like magical! So I used this activity to bring a bit of magic to my daughter’s letter learning lessons. The next installment in my 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet Series is an activity I call Magic Appearing Letters. This activity makes ... Continue Reading
