In my opinion, the reds, oranges, yellows, and golds of fall are the most beautiful colors on earth. I absolutely love fall leaves! This mixed media art project celebrates the arrival of fall with an image of gorgeous leaves set against the shadow of a tree trunk. The rich colors of the fall leaves are […]
Sink or float? A hands-on density activity for kids
I have been teaching STEAM (integrated science, technology, engineering, art, and math) classes for homeschoolers over the last two years. My classes often incorporate a wide range of ages learning a particular topic together with as much open-ended exploration as possible. One class I will be teaching this year is focused on the concept of density. […]
Hands-on exploration with 3-D geometric shapes
I firmly believe that if you want children to learn something, the best way to do it is to engage their interest through hands-on exploration of the materials. With that belief in mind, I provided my children an opportunity to do some hands-on exploration with geometric solids as a way to learn 3-D shapes. Note: For […]
Fall Leaves I Spy {free printables}
Have the leaves started turning colors in your neighborhood yet? I just love those few weeks between when the leaves have turned brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow and before they have turned brown and fallen off completely. I have previously shared activities I’ve done with my kids to help them (and me!) learn […]
Shrunken apple heads
Making shrunken apple heads is something I remember doing in elementary school, and it is a perfect fall craft to celebrate apple season or to decorate for Halloween. These shrunken apple heads give kids practice at carving a 3-D object. They also integrate science, as kids can see what happens when an apple is left […]
Apple Play Dough Mats for fine motor play {free printable}
My printable Apple Play Dough Mats combine one of fall’s most abundant fruits with sensory play, fine motor development, and number sense! Download and print these colorful mats today to stimulate creativity and support children’s emerging understanding of numbers. Note: For more apple learning resources, see my Apple Unit Study page. To use my Apple Play Dough […]
Children’s books about sinking and floating
If you are doing a unit on density or having your children experiment with things that sink or float, I’ve gathered a great list of books about sinking and floating that are perfect for kids. Below I describe and review six books you will want to check out and read with your children. Note: Find […]
Robot Sudoku Puzzles {free printables}
As a child, I dreamed of owning a robot that would do my chores for me. My dream today is to build a robot with my kids so we can enjoy the learning experience together. I think it would be fun to handle the electronics and the programming and the mechanics that would be necessary […]
