Whether you are new to teaching Juneteenth or just want some fact sheets for older kids to read and use, the resources from Kids Konnect are pretty great.
The website includes a rundown of the history of Juneteenth, the end … Read More...
Keep it Simple with the Straw Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I love a good grandpa cardigan. I guess that’s not a good name for them, because everyone likes and deserves a comfortable sweater to relax in.
Whatever you call them, boxy, relaxed, slouchy, this style is great, and the Straw … Read More...
Summer Printable Pack for Preschool and Kindergarten
If you’re looking for some skill building fun for preschoolers up to first grade this summer, check out the free summer printable pack from 3 Dinosaurs.
This pack has all sorts of great activities including literacy, math, sequencing, shapes, cutting … Read More...
Learning about Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday that hasn’t always been widely celebrated, but it is getting more popular as a celebration of the end of slavery coming to Galveston, Texas.
If you want to teach your kids (or yourself!) about Juneteenth, this … Read More...
Knit a Simple Tank Top with a Fun Twist
From the front, the Beals tank top from Berroco looks like a pretty standard tank top.
But the back reveals a bit of fun in the form of a split hem shaped with short rows to give the top tails.… Read More...
Summer Celebrations Cross Stitch Pattern
In a normal year, there’s a lot to celebrate in the summer. Here’s hoping there will be a little more (safely) gathering this summer than we got to have last year, and if not, at least this summer cross stitch … Read More...
A Lightweight, Lacy Tee that’s Perfect for Summer Knitting
I’m a big fan of loose knit tops to wear on top of tank tops or bralettes in the summer, though I definitely haven’t knit enough of them to have much of a summer knit wardrobe.
Pleione by Audrey Borrego … Read More...
7 Tank Top Knitting Patterns
Welcome to our roundup of the top 7 tank top knitting patterns! Tank tops are a summer staple and a great way to add a touch of style to your wardrobe. Whether you’re looking for a basic, simple design or … Read More...
Easy American Flag Craft
This easy American flag craft is perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids for Flag Day, Fourth of July and beyond.
Grab a free printable from Crafting Jeannie, which includes star and stripe templates, and you can quickly cut out all … Read More...
Do You Sign Your Stitches?
I came across this post the other day from Two Little Kits about signing your cross stitch projects. I know a lot of people do add their initials and the year to their makes, but it’s not something I have … Read More...
Book Review: Knits for Summer
Summer isn’t really known as prime knitting season, but the truth is there are a lot of great things you can knit — and wear — when the weather is warm.
Knits for Summer by Kristi Simpson is a booklet … Read More...
Flag Day Unit for K-2
Flag Day is coming up soon, and while some schools are already out of session for the summer, this is a great holiday for those still in school to use as a transition into summer.
Double Dose of Learning has … Read More...
Black History Bingo Cards
Black history often gets shoved into certain times of year like Black History Month or around major holidays like Juneteenth, but of course all history is all the time history and shouldn’t be thought of only when those days … Read More...
Half Linen Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
Linen stitch and half linen stitch are stitch patterns that were just made for using multicolored yarn. The slip stitches break up the colors and make your project look more complicated than it is, and I think the knitting … Read More...
Take it Easy with this Relaxed Cross Stitch Pattern
Summertime is the perfect time to kick back and relax, which is exactly what is happening in this fun cross stitch pattern from Cross Pattern Stitch UA.
Make the kicks your favorite color (socks and flowers, too, for that matter) … Read More...
A Camper’s Dream Cross Stitch Pattern
This camping cross stitch pattern from Stitches Lovers Shop is so pretty, I wish I could walk right into it.
It features a tent and a big campfire under an even bigger moon.
The pattern is 110 stitches square or … Read More...
A to Z End of Year Activities for Older Elementary and Middle School
I love alphabetical lists. It’s such a fun challenge trying to make one, and when you’re done you’ve got a ton of great ideas and activities to pick from.
If you’re still looking for year-end activities for older elementary/middle school … Read More...
Knit this Sleeveless Cardigan for Spring and Summer
The McInness cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is the perfect thing to knit this time of year for easy layering. It’s a long, sleeveless cardigan that’s great for slipping on over a long-sleeved shirt when it’s cooler or a sundress … Read More...
End of School Year Ideas for Older Kids
There are lots of great ideas out there for wrapping up the end of the school year, but if you have older kids you might not find a lot of activities that would appeal to them.
This roundup of end … Read More...
Strawberry Cross Stitch Chart
This time of year is a great time for fruits like strawberries, whether for eating or for stitching.
This little design from Alita Designs features strawberry flowers and fruit. It looks great on black fabric but you could do it … Read More...