If I had to pick my favorite Arctic animal, there's no doubt it would be the polar bear. And today I'm sharing directions to make a simple and elegant black and white polar bear craft. Note: For more Arctic resources, see my Polar Animals and Lands Unit Study page or grab my Arctic Unit Study. To create this ... Continue Reading
Arctic Animals Play Dough Mats
Today I've got a new Arctic printable for you: my Arctic Animals Play Dough Mats! So what are the benefits of using play dough mats? First, shaping and molding play dough is a great way to support the development of fine motor skills. Children strengthen their fingers and work on various fine motor skills (e.g., pincer grasp) while making ... Continue Reading
Best gifts for kids who love LEGO!
In the last year or so, my kids have become LEGO fanatics. We were gifted a random assortment of 30+ year old LEGOs from some relatives, and from that began my kids' interest in building and exploring with LEGOs. Over time, we have added more LEGO pieces, including a number of LEGO sets and LEGO learning kits. Below I have complied a list of 11 ... Continue Reading
Fun and creative ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids
2020 has certainly been one for the record books. I'm sure many of us will be very pleased to bid 2020 goodbye as we hope and plan for a better year in 2021. And while I'm sure a lot of people's New Year's Eve plans may look a bit different this year, that doesn't mean the event can't still be a great experience for the family. In this post ... Continue Reading
Polar Express printables: Free color by number pack for Christmas
The story of the Polar Express holds a dear place in my heart. It was one of the first Christmas stories I shared with my children when they were young, and for many years it was a family tradition to read the book and watch the movie on Christmas Eve. Today I've got a new set of Polar Express printables pack inspired by this iconic story: my ... Continue Reading
Christmas STEAM for Kids: The Flying Tea Bag Reindeer
For me growing up, part of the magic of Christmas was listening for the sound of reindeer hooves on the roof the night before Christmas. I always wanted my own reindeer. I mean, who wouldn't want a fleet of magic flying reindeer at their disposal? This Christmas STEAM activity captures some of that magic. With adult supervision, children ... Continue Reading
Zoo Animals Preschool Math Pack
Do you have an animal lover in your house? Is your child obsessed with the big animals at the zoo? Or maybe your child prefers the reptiles and amphibians? If your preschool age child loves zoo animals, my Zoo Animals Preschool Math Pack is just what you need to push your child's math skills forward. This pack is full of easy print-and-play ... Continue Reading
Make beautiful Christmas Rock Art with this easy tutorial
For me, Christmas and art go together like peanut butter and jelly. I just love creating crafts during the Christmas season! And today I'm sharing a tutorial on how to make some beautiful Christmas rock art. These fun little pieces will be loved by kids and adults alike. Note: You'll find more awesome Christmas projects on my Christmas ... Continue Reading
Feelings activities for kids: Giving kids tools to express their emotions
Children's social and emotional well-being sets the foundation for their ability to successfully navigate life as they grow. Children have a strong need to be heard and have their feelings understood. As such, helping children to identify their feelings and giving children tools to talk about their emotions is of crucial importance. In this ... Continue Reading
Ugly Sweater I Spy {Christmas printable}
Have you gotten into the Ugly Sweater Christmas trend? I don't personally own an "ugly sweater," although I love seeing photos of other people's ugly sweaters. I think it's such a fun and silly Christmas tradition. My Ugly Sweater I Spy printable celebrates the ugly sweater trend. This printable takes kids on a hunt to find all the ugly ... Continue Reading