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Winter Printables Bundle

Katie — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:03 +0000

I’ll be honest and tell you that winter is my least favorite season. The short days, lack of sun, and cold temperatures make me long for spring’s arrival. Nonetheless, there are things to celebrate about winter. Like ice skating, building snowmen, snow ball fights, and drinking hot chocolate. And I like to include these images […]

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Build a Jack-o-Lantern with this Cute Pumpkin Printable

Katie — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Carving pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns is a fun Halloween tradition our family engages in each year. Of course, once the pumpkin is carved, it never lasts more than a day or two before turning into a rotten, moldy mess. So what is a parent to do when their child wants to make jack-o-lanterns well before […]

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Easy seed medallions fine motor craft for kids

Katie — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:02 +0000

I’ve been sharing a number of activities we did to learn about seeds. This seed medallions craft was a fun way to incorporate seeds into an arts and crafts project. It was also a great way to build fine motor skills. Note: For more seed activities your kids will love, see my Botany Unit Study page. To make […]

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Children’s Books About Music

Katie — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Music inspires, motivates, and moves us. It dares us to think big and to pursue our dreams. It can even tell the stories in our hearts when words aren’t enough. Here are 15 children’s books about music and the way music can affect our lives. I hope you enjoy sharing these books with the young […]

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Road Numbers printable for learning how to write numbers

Katie — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

A few years ago I published a set of Road Letters printables that has been insanely popular. In fact, it quickly became one of the most popular downloads on my site. I figured if kids enjoy driving cars on road letters, they would have just as much fun driving cars on road numbers, and they […]

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Crystallized snowflakes

Katie — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

With winter now in full swing, we are stuck indoors on many days. Even though it doesn’t snow where we live, I’ve been trying to bring some of the magic of winter to my kids. These crystallized snowflakes were a great opportunity to appreciate the magic of snow, create a beautiful craft, AND see some science in action […]

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10 Children’s Books About Snowflakes

Katie — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Want to learn about snowflakes with your kids? Below are 10 children’s books about snowflakes that cover the science, beauty, and wonder of these amazing winter crystals. Note: For more fun and educational winter activities, see my Winter Activities for Kids page. The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder by Jon Nelson, Ph.D. and MarkCassino The Story […]

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20 multicultural Christmas books for kids

Katie — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:02 +0000

A couple of years ago I published a review of 17 Christmas books for kids. This year I’m back to share 20 more books about Christmas, but this time all of the books have a multicultural twist in that they features characters who are either from outside the US or who are members of minority groups within […]

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