Mother’s Day in the United States is coming up a lot faster than I realized, and doing Mother’s Day themed writing prompts with kids is a great way to get a little writing practice in that can also be a … Read More...

A couple of weeks ago we shared a cookbook for teaching cooking skills at home, and one of our readers wrote in and recommended this book for teens. It is for teens who can read, do and make themselves. … Read More...

As a knitter, I have a lot of yarn in my house, and I’m always looking for different ways to use it in my crafts.

This video from Meri Cherry caught my eye on Instagram the other day. It shares … Read More...

PrintWorks offers a variety of fun, eco-friendly printable crafts that are perfect for celebrating Earth Day, and one standout option is their Earth origami download. This downloadable craft is a wonderful blend of creativity and sustainability. You simply print the … Read More...

This time of year is all about sprouting seeds and watching them grow, making observations and having fun with growing things.

This Jack and the Beanstalk activity from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots adds a fun spin to growing a … Read More...

It seems like a lot of classes do a weather unit in the spring (at least where I live, where spring weather can be, shall we say, interesting with tornadoes and other severe weather). Making your own weather observation tools … Read More...

This time of year in the Northern Hemisphere we’re all about activities that have to do with sprouting seeds and how plants grow. This one brings in the idea of having the right kind of conditions for a seed to … Read More...

Sudoku is a fun logic puzzle for kids and adults that usually uses numbers but it can also be done with pictures. The idea is to fill the grid without having a number or shape repeat in the same row … Read More...

If you have a kiddo who is working on counting to 100, these easy Easter math coloring sheets are a fun way to practice.

The numbers are shown in a chart with a code at the top to show which … Read More...

This is an experiment that is both really cool and frankly creeps me out a little bit. It’s fun to do experiments with eggs around Easter but of course you can do this any time.

Go Science Kids has a … Read More...

Doing an egg dropping experiment is a classic STEM project, which There’s Just One Mommy paired with the book Horton Hatches the Egg, but it’s also a great activity to do around Easter with plain or colored, raw or … Read More...

I think the educational world is finally realizing there are many different ways to teach a child because children learn in different ways. I have experienced this with my own children. They are both visual learners, they need to … Read More...

The snow is finally melting here, but there’s still time to do some fun snow science experiments with your little learners.

From learning about whether snow sinks or floats to trying to build an igloo or seeing whose snowman lasts … Read More...

Whether your kids are at home or in a classroom, there’s still a lot of Valentine’s Day fun that can be had. This easy printable Valentine’s Day counting scavenger hunt is pretty low prep and a fun way to get … Read More...

It’s Black History Month, and it’s a great time to learn about people who might not be as well known but who definitely deserve a place in the history books.

Example: Garrett Morgan. His inventions included a revamped sewing machine, … Read More...

Simple lacing and sewing projects are a great way for kids to practice their fine motor skills, and they can make some really cute projects in the meantime.

Paper plates make a great base for lacing projects because they are … Read More...

New Year’s is a great time to reflect and look ahead for the year to come. This printable journal from Kitchen Table Classroom is a great way to get kids thinking back on the good things that might have happened … Read More...

If you’re still looking for projects and resources for teaching kids about Kwanzaa, check out the Kwanzaa page at Kid Sparkz.

You’ll find a few few printables including a cut and paste poster, a K is for Kwanzaa coloring page, … Read More...