December brings the excitement of the holidays. Trees get decorated. Stockings are hung. And kids everywhere get a little antsy counting down the days until Christmas. Playing a candy cane game together is a fun family activity for the month. And these simple games work great at parties, too. In fact, candy cane activities […]
Mayflower Crafts
Crafts are always popular in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. This is especially true when it comes to the holidays. These simple Mayflower crafts are a fun way to introduce the history of Thanksgiving to young children. They would be a fun addition to the usual Thanksgiving craft activities kids often do in November. Are you […]
Colorful Q-Tip Painted Fall Tree Craft for Kids
When it comes to fall, all those colorful leaves make it the perfect time for crafts and activities using leaves. After all, with all the reds and golden yellows decorating the trees, who could resist trying their hand at capturing that beauty in art? If you are looking for something bright and colorful (and […]
50 of the Best Educational Gift Ideas for Homeschooling Families
“What do the kids want this year?” Whether it’s Christmas or a birthday, that’s the question most parents are faced with each year. I love watching the kids get excited about their gifts, but sometimes the amount of toys and clutter in the house can feel overwhelming. This can be especially true after birthdays or holidays, […]
Make Learning about Fractions Fun with This Hands-On Activity for Equivalent Fractions
Fractions can be confusing. Sometimes it is hard for kids to understand how fractions fit together to make a whole. Manipulatives are a great way to help kids visualize tricky math concepts. You can make your own paper plate faction manipulatives to use in this equivalent fractions hands on activity. For more fun ways to teach […]
