When we decided to make some fall leaf art using black glue and watercolors, I had no idea how stunning the final products would be. This was definitely what I call a “wall-worthy” project. Indeed, these beautiful fall leaves graced the walls of our homeschool room for many months. Note: For more AWESOME art activities, see […]
Leaf Outlines {free printable}
Sometimes when you are doing an art project, the only thing you want or need is a simple outline illustration. Indeed, it was this sentiment that led me to create this printable featuring 20 different leaf outlines. Note: For more leaf activities for kids of all ages, see my botany unit study page. You can use these leaf outlines to create all […]
Secret Codes for Kids: Ciphers to try at home or in the classroom
In our family we love playing with secret codes for kids. I think it started when I was little and my parents the Easter bunny would put together a scavenger hunt for my brother and I to find our Easter baskets each year. We would wake up to one clue and have to follow it […]
Apple rotting experiment {apple science}
If you read my blog regularly, you know that I love doing science activities with my kids. I truly believe that all kids are scientists at heart, since kids show such tremendous curiosity and desire to understand the world around them. Well, given my love for science I was excited to try this apple rotting […]
Apple 3-Part Cards {Montessori}
Ready to learn about apples this fall? If you said “yes,” I’ve got just the resource you need! My Apple 3-Part Cards have been available since last year as part of my Apple Unit Study bundle, and now I am making them available as a stand along product. I highly recommend using these three part […]
The leak proof bag: A kid-friendly science lesson about polymers
So one day recently I filled a plastic bag with water. Then I handed my kids some sharpened pencils and asked them to poke holes in the bag. They looked at me like I was crazy. I can’t say I blame them. Even I wasn’t entirely sure my plan was going to work. There was […]
Apple Fine Motor Pack
Apple season is just around the corner. What will you be doing to celebrate the arrival of this delectable fall fruit? Last year I created an entire Apple Unit Study with tons of ideas for learning about and with apples. The Apple Fine Motor Pack I’m sharing in this post has been available as part […]
Toss the Balloon Sight Word Game
This Toss the Balloon Sight Word Game is such as easy way to practice sight words with an active child. It will take just one minute to set up, but your child will happily bounce a balloon around the room for a quarter of an hour, reading words as he or she goes. Give this […]
