When you think of summer, what images come to mind? For me, I think of sunshine, summer fruits, playing in the sand, and yummy ice cream. And when you download my free Summer Bingo Game (or get it as part of my Summer Printables Bundle) you will see these types of images on the playing […]
Creative Ideas for DIY Marble Runs
When I was little there was a toy to build your own marble run. The idea of building a little roller coaster to roll my marble down had so much appeal to me! But sadly, I never received that toy. However, as a grownup I have realized that you don’t need fancy toys to create […]
4th of July Printables Bundle
My kids have been studying revolutionary times and so of course we’ve had a discussion about why we celebrate the 4th of July. It is not, as many mistakenly believe, the date when the US won its independence from Britain. Rather, July 4, 1776 is the date when the US finalized the wording on the […]
Summer Fine Motor Pack
Now that school is out and summer is here, lots of kids are looking forward to a break from academic work. But summer is a great time to develop other skills that support academics, such as fine motor skills. And my Summer Fine Motor Pack has just the activities you need to give your child […]
Beach I Spy {free printable game}
The beach is our family’s happy place. My kids will play for hours in the sand and surf. Inevitably they will stay fairly dry until just before it is time to go, at which point they will “accidentally” get hit by a big wave that soaks them head to toe. To celebrate some of our […]
Summer Printables Bundle
Ahhhh. . . summer! Summer is definitely my favorite season as I LOVE warm weather, long days, and not having to wear layers of clothing. To date I have created literally hundreds of pages of summer-themed printable activities. My summer printables feature beaches, boats, sunshine, ice cream, and plenty of summer fruits. And for your […]
30+ Ocean Sensory Play Ideas
We are fortunate to live relatively close to the ocean. In less than an hour’s drive we can be dipping our toes in the cold Pacific Ocean if we choose. Visiting the ocean is a great way to teach kids about the ocean. And visiting an aquarium is a delightful way for them to learn […]
Ocean Animals Roll & Cover Math Games
Today I’ve got a brand new ocean printable to share with you: my Ocean Animals Roll & Cover Math Games! This fun and colorful ocean-themed math printable will help children practice number recognition, simple addition, and simple subtraction. Note: For more awesome ocean printables your kids will love, see my Ocean Unit Study page. To play […]
